UK Flood Warnings
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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Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and KilnseaActive WarningStarted:19:13 BST Monday 28 SeptemberIssued:19:13 BST Monday 28 SeptemberHigh tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 06:30 to 10:00 on Tuesday 29/09/2026. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths along the North Sea coast from Mappleton to Spurn Point. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 3:15AM on 29 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
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Areas affected:Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington WeirActive WarningStarted:18:09 BST Monday 28 SeptemberIssued:18:09 BST Monday 28 SeptemberHigh tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 04:00 AM to 06:00 AM on Tuesday 29 September. The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.60 mAOD at 05:00 AM on Tuesday 29 September. Locations most affected will be Putney Embankment (SW15), Chiswick Mall and Strand on the Green (W4), Thames Bank at Mortlake (SW14), Ranelagh Drive (TW1), Friars Lane and Water Lane (TW9), Riverside and The Embankment at Twickenham, and the Towpath below Teddington Lock. Flooding of properties is not expected. Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 5 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain steady for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 29 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
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Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuariesActive WarningStarted:17:53 BST Monday 28 SeptemberIssued:17:53 BST Monday 28 SeptemberHigh tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 12:00am to 2:00am tomorrow, Tuesday 29th September. Clacton Promenade, Lee-over-Sands and Brightlingsea sea front may see some wave overtopping and spray. The Strood at Mersea Island, Coast Road and car parks on the front at West Mersea, and the Hythe and Promenade at Maldon may be flooded. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Clacton of 2.78mAODN at 1:00am, on Tuesday 29th September, which is 0.12m above tide tables, Wind Force 5, Easterly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 29 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:The north Norfolk coast from East Cley to Kelling Hard, including SalthouseActive WarningStarted:17:38 BST Monday 28 SeptemberIssued:17:38 BST Monday 28 SeptemberHigh tides tomorrow may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 6.30am to 8:30am tomorrow, Tuesday 29th September. We may see water on Beach Road at Cley, and Beach Road at Salthouse, and footpaths in the marshes may also become inaccessible. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Wells of 3.52mAODN at 7:30am, on Tuesday 29th September, which is 0.12m above tide tables, Wind Force 5, Easterly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 29 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
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Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including CleyActive WarningStarted:17:32 BST Monday 28 SeptemberIssued:17:32 BST Monday 28 SeptemberHigh tides tomorrow may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 6.30am to 8:30am tomorrow, Tuesday 29th September. We expect to see water on roads and paths to beaches and on the quays in Brancaster, Burnham Overy, Holkham, Wells and Blakeney. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Wells of 3.52mAODN at 7:30am, on Tuesday 29th September, which is 0.12m above tide tables, Wind Force 5, Easterly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 29 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:Tidal areas of Shoreham HarbourActive WarningStarted:16:48 BST Monday 28 SeptemberIssued:16:48 BST Monday 28 SeptemberHigh tides on Tuesday may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible for 1 hour either side of Tuesday afternoon's tide at 13:30 on 29/09/2026. The weather increases tide table values by 0.49 m. Total forecast tide is 6.90 metres Chart Datum (3.63 mAOD) at Shoreham. Light South Easterly Force 4 wind. The tide will come close to the top of walls and slipways in Shoreham Town. Minor impact flooding will affect Sussex Yacht Club. Riverbank houseboats will be raised higher than normal, making access to them temporarily more difficult. Wednesday's tide at 01:45 30/09/2026 is forecast to be 5 cm lower (3.58 mAOD). No further flood impacts are expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Consider activating any flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 06:00 PM on 29/09/2026
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish WarrenActive WarningStarted:14:43 BST Monday 28 SeptemberIssued:14:43 BST Monday 28 SeptemberHigh tides over the next two days may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of high tide on Tuesday morning, Tuesday evening, and Wednesday morning. Areas particularly at risk include Torbay, Teignmouth, Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. The high tide at Teignmouth on Tuesday morning is at 9am, times of high water will vary along the coast. The forecast total high tide level is 2.37mAOD, which is 0.22 metres above tide table level. Strong force 5-6, south easterly winds and offshore wave heights of over 1m are forecast over the high tide. Similar coastal conditions are expected for Tuesday evening's high tide at 9:15pm, with a slightly higher tide level. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 29 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:Hunstanton coast in NorfolkActive WarningStarted:10:45 BST Monday 28 SeptemberIssued:10:45 BST Monday 28 SeptemberHigh tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 06:30am to 10:30am on Tuesday 29th September 2026. 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 4.58mAODN at 08:30am on 29 September 2026, Wind Force 5, Easterly. The current series of high spring tides has now reached its peak and will fall away over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded around high tide. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 29 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon WaterActive WarningStarted:10:13 BST Monday 28 SeptemberIssued:10:13 BST Monday 28 SeptemberHigh river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today, Monday 28th September. We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid using low lying footpaths which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 29 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
No flood warnings are currently in force for Scotland
No flood warnings are currently in force for Wales
Flood warnings are not currently issued for Northern Ireland