Flood alerts and warnings
If you see these or similar icons, or hear the below warnings via trusted news sources, start preparing for a flood immediately using our guide.
Flood Alert
- Flooding is possible
- Have access to local updates through reliable news sources
- Start preparing for a potential flood
Flood warning
- Flooding is likely
- Have access to local updates through reliable news sources
- Prepare for a flood: Ensure your family and other members of your household are safe and aware
- Turn off all gas, electric and water supplies
- Move valuable items to a safe place
Severe flood warning
- Severe flooding is likely
- Flooding carries a danger to human and animal life
- Prepare for a flood: Ensure your family and other members of your household are safe and aware
- Turn off all gas, electric and water supplies and be prepared to evacuate your home
- Cooperate with the emergency services
- Call 999 if you are in immediate danger