Flood advice for your area
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Phone Number |
England |
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Floodline: 0345 988 1188 |
Northern Ireland |
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Northern Ireland flooding incident line: 0300 2000 100
To report flooding problems on roads or burst water mains and blocked drains.
This is a non-emergency number, if you are in danger, call 999.
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Scotland |
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Floodline: 0345 988 1188 |
Wales |
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Floodline: 0345 988 1188 |
Flood warnings
There are three types of warnings to help you prepare for flooding and take action.
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What impact might be evident |
Flood Alert
Flooding is possible, be prepared
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- In Scotland, the Flood Alert is a regional product which provides a more general message for a larger geographical area about coastal, river and surface water flooding.
- In England and Wales, Flood Alerts also cover larger areas than flood warnings and are issued more frequently.
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Flood Warning
Flooding is expected, immediate action required
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- Flooding of homes and businesses
- Flooding of rail lines
- Major impacts on roads
- Significant waves & spray
- Inundation of flood plains, low lying and river side areas like campsites and caravan parks
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Severe Flood Warning
Severe flooding is expected. This may bring a danger to life.
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- Deep and fast-flowing water.
- Debris in the water causing danger.
- Potential or observed collapse of buildings and structures.
- Communities isolated by flood waters.
- Critical infrastructure for communities disabled.
- Potential evacuees.
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In Northern Ireland a system to alert media outlets to potential issues with flooding is in place and information is issued to the public via social media channels