Are there flood warnings in England?
4 flood warnings and alerts are in force in England right now (4 flood alerts). A flood alert means flooding is possible, a flood warning that it is expected, and a severe flood warning that there is a danger to life.
Flood warnings and alerts in England.
Danger to life.
Flooding is expected.
Flooding is possible.
Where they are
The most serious first. Updated when the site is built, so check the Environment Agency for the live picture.
| Area | Level | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Hunstanton coast in Norfolk | Flood alert | No longer used |
| The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water | Flood alert | No longer used |
| The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water | Flood alert | No longer used |
| The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne | Flood alert | No longer used |
Questions people ask
What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning?
A flood alert means flooding is possible, so be prepared. A flood warning means flooding is expected and you should act. A severe flood warning means there is a danger to life.
Where do I check my own area?
The Environment Agency's check for flooding service gives the live position by postcode.
Does this cover Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
No. These are warnings for England from the Environment Agency. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own flood services.
Source: Environment Agency flood monitoring API, under the Open Government Licence.
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