UK Flood Warnings

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Warning services for areas at risk of flooding are provided for England, Wales and Scotland. BBC Weather works closely with its partners to raise awareness of weather events affecting Northern Ireland. Specific flood warnings, however, are not currently issued for Northern Ireland.

Flood warnings key

Flooding possible - Be prepared

Flooding expected - Act now

Flooding severe - Danger to life

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  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Upper River Wyre, Brock
    Active Warning
    Started:09:39 BST Friday 9 October
    Issued:09:39 BST Friday 9 October

    High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Friday 09 October Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near to the river Wyre, river Cocker, Pilling Water and other watercourses from Catterall to Fleetwood, including St Michaels and Great Eccleston and Preesall. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 16:00 on Friday 09 October or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Lower River Wyre
    Active Warning
    Started:09:38 BST Friday 9 October
    Issued:09:38 BST Friday 9 October

    High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Friday 09 October Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near to the river Wyre, river Cocker, Pilling Water and other watercourses from Catterall to Fleetwood, including St Michaels and Great Eccleston and Preesall. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 16:00 on Friday 09 October or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Hunstanton coast in Norfolk
    Active Warning
    Started:09:17 BST Friday 9 October
    Issued:09:17 BST Friday 9 October

    Strong winds and large waves this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 16:45am to 20:15am on Friday 9th October. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast, with spray being seeing on the seafront paths. Flood gates in the area will be closed by the Local Authority which will make access difficult. Please take notice of the Flood Sign at top of South Beach Road. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at King's Lynn of 3.74mAODN at 18:15, on 9 October, which is 0.22m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, Westerley. The high tide tomorrow at 06:30am is expected to also be above flood alert thresholds at 4.04mAODN. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 8:00PM on Friday 09 October or as the situation changes.