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Flood checks for mainland approaches

Check the approved Environment Agency warning snapshot and coastal monitoring registry around England mainland island-travel hubs.

England mainland approach check

50 current warnings in the approved Environment Agency snapshot. Feed state: complete. This layer applies to England only, not the islands themselves.

Warning no longer in force

Christchurch Harbour

There is no longer a threat of flooding. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T14:36:00

Warning no longer in force

Climping Seafront

There 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 work with emergency services and local authorities. Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.

Updated 2026-10-28T15:53:00

Warning no longer in force

North Sea coast at Bridlington - Harbour Road and Floral Pavilion

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:21:00

Warning no longer in force

North Sea coast at Bridlington

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:44:00

Warning no longer in force

Tyne and Wear coast

There is no longer a threat of flooding. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T08:09:00

Warning no longer in force

Wear estuary

There is no longer a threat of flooding. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T08:09:00

Warning no longer in force

South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head

There 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T10:30:00

Warning no longer in force

North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T10:09:00

Flood alert

Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water

Heavy rainfall overnight into this morning, Wednesday 28 October 2026, will cause the lake to rise. Further showers are expected today, Wednesday 28 October 2026. Lake levels are forecast to start to fall from this evening. The flood alert is expected to remain in force until the weekend. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the Upper Derwent from Seathwaite to Derwent Water. We continue to closely monitor the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving th

Updated 2026-10-28T09:01:00

Warning no longer in force

Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir

There is no longer a threat of flooding. We do not expect to see similar impacts from the next high tide. 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T17:20:00

Warning no longer in force

Hunstanton coast in Norfolk

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:59:00

Warning no longer in force

Mansbridge and Riverside Park

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.

Updated 2026-10-28T15:34:00

Warning no longer in force

South Hayling and South Eastoke seafront

There 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 work with emergency services and local authorities. Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.

Updated 2026-10-28T15:47:00

Warning no longer in force

Somerset coast at Porlock Weir

There is no longer a threat of flooding. Weather conditions are expected to improve and 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T14:35:00

Warning no longer in force

Langstone to Emsworth Harbour

There 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 work with emergency services and local authorities. Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.

Updated 2026-10-28T15:41:00

Warning no longer in force

Coast at North Morecambe Bay

There is no longer a threat of flooding. 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T15:14:00

Warning no longer in force

Tyne estuary

There is no longer a threat of flooding. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. We expect the Newcastle Quayside barrier will be removed today. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T08:09:00

Warning no longer in force

Northumberland coast

There is no longer a threat of flooding. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T08:09:00

Warning no longer in force

North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T10:06:00

Warning no longer in force

Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston

There is no longer a threat of flooding. 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T08:13:00

Warning no longer in force

Mersey Estuary at Warrington

There is no longer a threat of flooding. 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:58:00

Warning no longer in force

Tweed estuary

There is no longer a threat of flooding. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T08:09:00

Warning no longer in force

North Sea coast at Easington and Kilnsea

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:47:00

Warning no longer in force

Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Tidal 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T10:01:00

Warning no longer in force

The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water

There is no longer a threat of flooding. Weather conditions are expected to improve and 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T16:43:00

Warning no longer in force

The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water

There is no longer a threat of flooding. Weather conditions are expected to improve and 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T16:40:00

Warning no longer in force

The tidal Deben estuary

There is no longer a threat of flooding. 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T08:45:00

Warning no longer in force

The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries

There is no longer a threat of flooding. 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T08:45:00

Warning no longer in force

The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries

There is no longer a threat of flooding. 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T14:56:00

Flood alert

The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne

Higher than normal tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 10am today, Wednesday 28 October, and until tomorrow afternoon We expect to see high water levels around Potter Heigham, Wroxham boat yards and Ferry Road in Horning. Levels can take several hours to peak. The weather forecast is improving, and we expect levels to start returning to normal soon. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This

Updated 2026-10-28T15:18:00

Flood warning

Keswick Campsite

Heavy rainfall overnight into this morning, Wednesday 28 October 2026, will cause the lake to rise. Further showers are expected today, Wednesday 28 October 2026. Lake levels are forecast to start falling from this evening. The flood warning is forecast to remain in force over the next few days. Locations most affected will be Keswick Campsite with flooding from the lake and the River Greta. We continue to closely monitor the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through fl

Updated 2026-10-28T09:05:00

Warning no longer in force

The Essex coast at Coalhouse Fort

There is no longer a threat of flooding. 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T08:45:00

Flood alert

Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster

Rainfall overnight, into this morning, Wednesday 28 October 2026, will cause the lake to remain high. Further showers are expected today, Wednesday 28 October 2026. Lake levels will begin to fall however the flood alert is expected to remain in force for the next few days. Locations most affected will be the rivers Brathay, Rothay, Winster and other watercourses from Grasmere to Grange-over-Sands, including low lying areas around Ambleside, Skelwith Bridge, Windermere, Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, B

Updated 2026-10-28T08:56:00

Warning no longer in force

The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey

There is no longer a threat of flooding. 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T14:23:00

Warning no longer in force

The Suffolk coast at Southwold

There is no longer a threat of flooding. 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T14:23:00

Warning no longer in force

Humber estuary from Hessle Haven to Faxfleet

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Tidal 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:58:00

Warning no longer in force

The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including Cley

There is no longer a threat of flooding. 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:10:00

Warning no longer in force

The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to and including Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries

There is no longer a threat of flooding. 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T14:56:00

Warning no longer in force

Coast from Heacham to north of King's Lynn in Norfolk

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:53:00

Warning no longer in force

Tidal areas of Littlehampton Rope Walk

There 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 work with emergency services and local authorities. Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.

Updated 2026-10-28T15:51:00

Warning no longer in force

The Norfolk coast from Eccles on Sea, to and including, Winterton-on-Sea

There is no longer a threat of flooding. 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:10:00

Warning no longer in force

Coast from Ramsgate to Kingsdown

There is no longer a threat of flooding. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T17:37:00

Warning no longer in force

Coast from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Sandgate

There is no longer a threat of flooding. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T17:35:00

Warning no longer in force

Portsmouth

There 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 work with emergency services and local authorities. Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.

Updated 2026-10-28T15:38:00

Warning no longer in force

King's Lynn, West Lynn and The Wash frontage in Norfolk

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:57:00

Warning no longer in force

North Bank of the Humber estuary from Kilnsea to Skeffling and Weeton

The flood forecast has changed. As a result, there is no longer a risk of flooding in the area. Tidal 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:52:00

Warning no longer in force

North Sea coast at Bridlington - South Pier

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:17:00

Warning no longer in force

North Sea and River Esk at Whitby Harbour

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:26:00

Warning no longer in force

North Sea at Staithes

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no 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.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:24:00

Warning no longer in force

North Bank of the Humber estuary at Hessle Haven

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Tidal 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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Updated 2026-10-28T09:55:00

Coastal monitoring points near hubs

These are registry locations, not live readings. They help identify relevant coastal stations around Penzance, Portsmouth, Poole, Heysham, Liverpool, Lymington and Southampton.

EA station E72339

St Marys (Isles of Scilly)

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

EA station E72239

Newlyn

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

EA station 48188

Penzance Alverton

River level monitoring point in the approved station registry.

EA station E71839

Portsmouth

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

EA station 44232

Poole Harbour

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

EA station 733548

Heysham Harbour

Coastal monitoring point in the approved station registry.

EA station E73439

Heysham

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

EA station E70139

Liverpool

Tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

EA station E14521

Lymington

River/tide monitoring point in the approved station registry.

EA station 3319SE

Southampton

Coastal monitoring point in the approved station registry.

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