UK Flood Warnings

Contact Floodline for advice -

Telephone: 03459881188, external

Textphone: 03456026340, external

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, external
  • Flood warning

    Flooding expected - Act now

    Areas affected:Saredon Brook at Standeford near Coven
    Active Warning
    Started:00:33 BST Tuesday 2 June
    Issued:00:33 BST Tuesday 2 June

    Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight. Flooding is expected from the early hours of 02 June 2026 . Flooding may affect properties and roads around the Stafford Road area. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals . Activate any flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 02 June 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:River Sow and River Penk
    Active Warning
    Started:20:47 BST Monday 1 June
    Issued:20:47 BST Monday 1 June

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of 01 June 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Sow between Great Bridgeford and Shugborough, the River Penk between Coven and Stafford, the Sandyford Brook, the Rising Brook, the Ridings Brook and the Saredon Brook. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 02 June 2026 or as the situation changes.