UK Flood Warnings

Contact Floodline for advice -

Telephone: 03459881188

Textphone: 03456026340

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

Provided by The Environment Agency

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

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    High river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from overnight on Friday 02 October . Rising river levels tonight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 02 and 03 October 2026 following heavy rain this evening. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt, Esk and other watercourses from Harrington to Annaside including low lying areas around Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Egremont, Gosforth, Eskdale and Bootle. We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing blockages from debris screens. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9:30AM on Saturday 03 October or as the situation changes.

    What to do before or during a flood