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:16:19 BST Tuesday 25 AugustIssued:16:19 BST Tuesday 25 AugustForecast high river levels tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 26 August 2026 . 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. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day from the early hours of tomorrow, 26/08/2026 with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday, 27/08/2026, with lighter persistent rainfall through Friday, 28/08/2026. River levels across local watercourses are likely to rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchments. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 26 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:River Trent Tributaries in NottinghamshireActive WarningStarted:16:16 BST Tuesday 25 AugustIssued:16:16 BST Tuesday 25 AugustHigh river levels tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 26 August 2026 . Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the tributaries of the River Trent in Nottinghamshire, the River Greet, Potwell Dyke, Dover Beck, Cocker Beck, Woodborough Brook, Ouse Dyke, Thurgarton Beck and others. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day from the early hours of tomorrow, 26/08/2026 with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday, 27/08/2026, with lighter persistent rainfall through Friday, 28/08/2026. River levels at Lowdham Gauge may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 26 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook in NottinghamshireActive WarningStarted:16:15 BST Tuesday 25 AugustIssued:16:15 BST Tuesday 25 AugustHigh river levels tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 26 August 2026 . Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day from the early hours of tomorrow, 26/08/2026 with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday, 27/08/2026, with lighter persistent rainfall through Friday, 28/08/2026. River levels at Day Brook Gauge may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 26 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:Loughborough urban watercourses and local tributaries to the River SoarActive WarningStarted:16:12 BST Tuesday 25 AugustIssued:16:12 BST Tuesday 25 AugustForecast high river levels tomorrow may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 26 August 2026 From mid-morning into the afternoon and evening. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road, Monarch Way and Belton Road industrial areas from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day from the early hours of tomorrow, 26/08/2026 with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday, 27/08/2026, with lighter persistent rainfall through Friday, 28/08/2026. River levels across We are closely monitoring the situation & clearing debris from weed screens. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses & monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 10:30AM on 26 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:Tributaries in Leicester CityActive WarningStarted:16:12 BST Tuesday 25 AugustIssued:16:12 BST Tuesday 25 AugustForecast high river levels tomorrow may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 26 August 2026 From mid-morning into the afternoon and evening. Areas most at risk are low-lying roads and land around the brooks in Leicester City, including recreational land where water depths could become hazardous. Areas particularly at risk include those around the Braunstone Brook, Lubbesthorpe Brook, Melton Brook, Saffron Brook, Willow Brook, Bushby Brook, Evington Brook, Thurnby Brook and Scraptoft Brook. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day from the early hours of tomorrow, 26/08/2026 with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday, 27/08/2026, with lighter persistent rainfall through Friday, We are closely monitoring the situation & clearing debris from weed screens. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses & monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 10:30AM on 26 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
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