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.
Flood warnings key
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Flooding expected - Act now
Flooding severe - Danger to life
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:River Maun in NottinghamshireActive WarningStarted:17:01 BST Monday 31 AugustIssued:17:01 BST Monday 31 AugustRiver levels will remain elevated at the Whitewater Bridge gauge today (31/08/2026) and overnight tonight. Light patchy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Mansfield, the Sherwood Forest Caravan Park at Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Ollerton, Whitewater Lane at Whitewater Bridge and West Drayton. We are closely monitoring the situation & monitoring river levels and rainfall. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses & monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 01 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame HeadActive WarningStarted:10:53 BST Monday 31 AugustIssued:10:53 BST Monday 31 AugustThere is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head excluding the Tidal Fal EstuaryActive WarningStarted:10:52 BST Monday 31 AugustIssued:10:52 BST Monday 31 AugustThere is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:River SalwarpeActive WarningStarted:09:10 BST Monday 31 AugustIssued:09:10 BST Monday 31 AugustThere is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Further rainfall is forecast but no further flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:River Stour in WorcestershireActive WarningStarted:08:11 BST Friday 28 AugustIssued:08:11 BST Friday 28 AugustThere is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Further rainfall is forecast but no further flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
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