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:River Cole, Dorcan Brook and South Marston Brook
    Active Warning
    Started:16:33 BST Tuesday 20 October
    Issued:16:33 BST Tuesday 20 October

    High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are still high on parts of the River Cole. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue overnight on 20 October 2026. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected, especially in the Covingham Drive area. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the night and tomorrow morning. We expect river levels will begin falling overnight and into tomorrow morning. Levels may rise again in response to further rainfall over the coming days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Refer to River Levels online for more information. This message will be updated by 12:00 21 Oct 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:North Sea coast at Bridlington
    Active Warning
    Started:10:10 BST Tuesday 20 October
    Issued:10:10 BST Tuesday 20 October

    Strong winds and large waves today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 13:00 to 19:00 on 20/10/2026. Locations most effected will be coastal roads and footpaths on The North Sea coast from Bridlington to Barmston. We are closely monitoring the situation . Conditions are forecast to improve tomorrow. Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. Sea conditions are likely to remain rough for the remainder of the week. This message will be updated by 9:00PM on Tuesday 20 October or as the situation changes.