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
Flooding expected - Act now
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Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuariesActive WarningStarted:08:12 BST Saturday 10 OctoberIssued:08:12 BST Saturday 10 OctoberHigh tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 11:15am to 1:15pm on Saturday 10th October. 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 2.77 mAODN at 12:15pm, on Saturday 10th October, which is 0.28m above tide tables, Wind Force 5, Westerly. Tides will remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Saturday 10 October or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuariesActive WarningStarted:08:10 BST Saturday 10 OctoberIssued:08:10 BST Saturday 10 OctoberHigh tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible Flooding is possible from 11:15AM to 1:15PM on Saturday 10th October. The flood gates at Felixstowe seafront will be closed. The waterfront at Pin Mill, and The Strand at Wherstead under the Orwell Bridge, may be flooded. Water may be on the quay at Mistley. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.52 mAODN at 12:15PM, on Saturday 10th October, which is 0.43m above tide tables, Wind Force 5, Westerly. Tides will remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Saturday 10 October or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:The tidal Deben estuaryActive WarningStarted:08:05 BST Saturday 10 OctoberIssued:08:05 BST Saturday 10 OctoberHigh tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 11:15am to 1:15pm on Saturday 10th October. Tide levels will be high around the boat yard in Felixstowe Ferry hamlet at the end of Ferry Road, and along riverside areas in Woodbridge and Waldringfield, as well as in surrounding marshland. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.52 mAODN at 12:15pm, on Saturday 10th October, which is 0.43m above tide tables, Wind Force 5, Westerly. Tides will remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Saturday 10 October or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon WaterActive WarningStarted:07:56 BST Saturday 10 OctoberIssued:07:56 BST Saturday 10 OctoberHigher than normal tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 10:00AM to 2:00PM on Saturday 10th October. We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. Levels can take several hours to peak. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Saturday 10 October or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon WaterActive WarningStarted:07:56 BST Saturday 10 OctoberIssued:07:56 BST Saturday 10 OctoberHigher than normal tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday 10th October. We expect to see high water levels in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas. Levels can take several hours to peak. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Saturday 10 October or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and ThurneActive WarningStarted:07:52 BST Saturday 10 OctoberIssued:07:52 BST Saturday 10 OctoberHigher than normal tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday 10th October. 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. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Saturday 10 October or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and KilnseaActive WarningStarted:21:39 BST Friday 9 OctoberIssued:21:39 BST Friday 9 OctoberHigh tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 04:45 to 08:15 on Saturday, 10/10/2026. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths along the North Sea coast from Mappleton to Spurn Point. Unsettled coastal conditions are forecast to remain for the high tide on Sunday morning and we will re-issue this alert if required. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on Saturday 10 October or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:Hunstanton coast in NorfolkActive WarningStarted:20:00 BST Friday 9 OctoberIssued:20:00 BST Friday 9 OctoberStrong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from from 04:30am to 08:30am on Saturday 10th October. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast, with spray being seen on the seafront paths. Flood gates in the area will be closed by the Local Authority which will make access difficult. Please take notice of the Flood Sign at the top of South Beach Road. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at King's Lynn of 4.02mAODN at 06:30am, on 10 October, which is 0.15m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, Westerley. The high tide tomorrow at 19:15pm is expected to also be above flood alert thresholds. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on Saturday 10 October or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:Somerset coast at Porlock WeirActive WarningStarted:16:34 BST Friday 9 OctoberIssued:16:34 BST Friday 9 OctoberHigh tides tomorrow evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 17:30 to 19:30 on 10/10/2026 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 highest tide is at 18:30 on Saturday 10/10/2026 with a peak height of 6.19m and a F5 westerly wind. 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 Sunday 11 October or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to BawdseyActive WarningStarted:14:43 BST Friday 9 OctoberIssued:14:43 BST Friday 9 OctoberHigh tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 8:30am to 10:30am on Saturday 10th October. We expect to see high water levels in Lake Lothing in Lowestoft, as well as high sea levels along the Suffolk Coast, impacting on beach access points. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.72 mAODN at 9:30am on Saturday 10th October, which is 0.51m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, Westerly. No further high tides are currently expected over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Saturday 10 October or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:The Suffolk coast at SouthwoldActive WarningStarted:14:38 BST Friday 9 OctoberIssued:14:38 BST Friday 9 OctoberHigh tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 8:30am to 10:30am on Saturday 10th October. We expect high tide levels at the harbourside in Southwold. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.72 mAODN at 9:30am on Saturday 10th October, which is 0.51m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, Westerly. No further high tides are currently expected over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Saturday 10 October or as the situation changes.
Flood warning
Flooding expected - Act now
Areas affected:Strath OykelActive WarningStarted:06:00 BST Saturday 10 OctoberIssued:06:00 BST Saturday 10 OctoberWarning. Flooding is expected in Strath Oykel. Act now. Agricultural land in Strath Oykel, from Oykel Bridge to Inveroykel Bailey Bridge and at Invercassley, is at risk of flooding. Inveroykel Bailey Bridge may be inaccessible. For information, the river level at Easter Turnaig gauging station exceeded 1.6m at 06:45 BST. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188. This Flood Warning is now in force until further notice and was sent by email, SMS and/or phone, free of charge to registered Floodline customers. If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor. You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel.
No flood warnings are currently in force for Wales
Flood warnings are not currently issued for Northern Ireland