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.

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Flooding possible - Be prepared

Flooding expected - Act now

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  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Coast at North Morecambe Bay
    Active Warning
    Started:15:58 BST Thursday 10 September
    Issued:15:58 BST Thursday 10 September

    High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 09:45 PM on Thursday 10 September to 01:45 AM on Friday 11 September, peaking at 11:45 PM Areas most at risk lie within the Sandside area of North Morecambe Bay. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. Although the midday tide tomorrow Friday 11 September 2026 is expected to peak below the Flood Alert threshold, the following tide is forecast to exceed this. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded . Do not drive through flood water or put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 11 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston
    Active Warning
    Started:15:12 BST Thursday 10 September
    Issued:15:12 BST Thursday 10 September

    High tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 11:00pm on 10/09/2026 to 01:00am on 11/09/2026. The flood alert threshold for Hambleton is forecast to be reached for tonight's tide and subsequent tides until Sunday, except the high tide at Friday lunchtime. 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 11 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Somerset coast at Porlock Weir
    Active Warning
    Started:12:29 BST Thursday 10 September
    Issued:12:29 BST Thursday 10 September

    High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible Around high tide We are entering a sequence of Spring tides that may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible around 06:45 on Friday 11th September. Flooding is forecast to affect locations at Porlock Bay, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir. The first high tide is at 06:45 on Friday with a peak height of 6.12m and a F4 north westerly wind. The second high tide is at 19:00 on Friday with a peak height of 6.37m and a F4 westerly wind We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 12:19PM on 10 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne
    Active Warning
    Started:09:41 BST Thursday 10 September
    Issued:09:41 BST Thursday 10 September

    High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today, Thursday 10th September. We expect to see high water levels around Potter Heigham, Wroxham boat yards and Ferry Road in Horning. 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 11 September 2026 or as the situation changes.