Topic
Flooding
In England, the Environment Agency issues flood alerts, flood warnings and severe flood warnings. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own services.
In an emergency
If someone is in immediate danger, call 999. For flood advice in England, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188. Never walk or drive through flood water.
Guides
- 07Flooding: check your risk, sign up for warnings, make a planCheck your flood risk, get free warnings, and know what to do if water is on its way.
- 08Flood alert, flood warning or severe flood warning: what each one meansThe three Environment Agency flood messages, what to do for each, and the equivalents in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Sign up for warnings
- England: sign up for flood warnings (GOV.UK)
- Scotland: SEPA Floodline
- Wales: Natural Resources Wales flood warning service
- Northern Ireland: NI Direct flooding advice