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.

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  • Flood warning

    Flooding expected - Act now

    Areas affected:North Sea at Sandsend
    Active Warning
    Started:18:47 BST Friday 24 October
    Issued:18:47 BST Friday 24 October

    High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning. Flooding is expected from 7:45AM to 11:00AM on 25/10/25. Locations most affected will be the sea front (A174) and properties adjacent to the road. We are closely monitoring the situation . We are in a period of hightides and will update this warning as necessary Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . Also avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 25 October 2025 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:River Seven catchment
    Active Warning
    Started:19:05 BST Friday 24 October
    Issued:19:05 BST Friday 24 October

    Forecast high river levels tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from overnight on 24 October 2025 starting at midnight. Locations most affected will be land around the River Seven and it's tributaries including Northdale Beck, Hartoft Beck, Ings Beck, Lastingham Beck, Sutherland Beck, Cropton Beck, Catter Beck, including properties in Sinnington and to the East of Normanby. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 25 October 2025 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir
    Active Warning
    Started:18:28 BST Friday 24 October
    Issued:18:28 BST Friday 24 October

    River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The next high tide at Richmond at 05:00 AM on 25/10/2025, may result in brief low-level flooding of riverside roads and open spaces. Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 28 cubic metres per second and is rising slowly. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey
    Active Warning
    Started:16:37 BST Friday 24 October
    Issued:16:37 BST Friday 24 October

    High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 7:45AM to 12:00PM on 25/10/25. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths along the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . Also avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 4:30AM on 25 October 2025 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk
    Active Warning
    Started:16:37 BST Friday 24 October
    Issued:16:37 BST Friday 24 October

    High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 5:30AM to 12:00PM on 25/10/25. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths along the North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including Sandsend and tidal River Esk. . We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . Also avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 4:30AM on 25 October 2025 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:North Sea coast at Skipsea, Hornsea and Mappleton
    Active Warning
    Started:16:36 BST Friday 24 October
    Issued:16:36 BST Friday 24 October

    High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 8:30AM to 12:00PM on 25/10/25. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths along the North Sea coast from Skipsea to Mappleton, including Hornsea. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . Also avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 4:30AM on 25 October 2025 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Coast from Dartford to Allhallows
    Active Warning
    Started:15:57 BST Friday 24 October
    Issued:15:57 BST Friday 24 October

    High tides tomorrow afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 1pm to 5pm on 25.10.25. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 25 October 2025 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Tidal Medway, Medway estuary and Isle of Grain
    Active Warning
    Started:15:56 BST Friday 24 October
    Issued:15:56 BST Friday 24 October

    High tides tomorrow afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 1pm to 5pm on 25.10.25. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 25 October 2025 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Isle of Sheppey and coast from Kemsley to Seasalter
    Active Warning
    Started:15:55 BST Friday 24 October
    Issued:15:55 BST Friday 24 October

    High tides tomorrow afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 1pm to 5pm on 25.10.25. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 25 October 2025 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Coast from Whitstable to Margate
    Active Warning
    Started:15:53 BST Friday 24 October
    Issued:15:53 BST Friday 24 October

    High tides tomorrow afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 1pm to 5pm on 25.10.25. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 25 October 2025 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Hunstanton coast in Norfolk
    Active Warning
    Started:14:54 BST Friday 24 October
    Issued:14:54 BST Friday 24 October

    High tides and forecast weather conditions tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 06:45 to 10:45am on 25.10.2025. Areas most at risk are around Hunstanton seafront. Flood gates in the area will be closed by the Local Authority which will make access difficult. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at King's Lynn of 3.74mAODN at 08:45am on Saturday 25 which is 0.67m above tide tables, wind force 7, north westerly direction. Tides will remain high over the next couple of days. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities . Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 25 October 2025 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water
    Active Warning
    Started:09:32 BST Friday 24 October
    Issued:09:32 BST Friday 24 October

    Flooding is possible from today, Friday 24th October, and over the weekend. This is due to tide locking where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, over the next three days may lead to flooding. We expect to see high water levels in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. This message will be updated by 10:00am tomorrow, Saturday 25th October 2025, or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water
    Active Warning
    Started:09:28 BST Friday 24 October
    Issued:09:28 BST Friday 24 October

    Flooding is possible from today, Friday 24th October 2025, and over the weekend. We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00am tomorrow, Saturday 25th October 2025, or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne
    Active Warning
    Started:09:23 BST Friday 24 October
    Issued:09:23 BST Friday 24 October

    Flooding is possible from today, Friday 24th October 2025, and over the weekend. We expect to see high water levels around Potter Heigham, Wroxham boat yards and Ferry Road in Horning. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00am tomorrow, Saturday 25th October 2025, or as the situation changes.