5-day flood risk for England and Wales

Last updated at 10:30am on Wednesday 28 July 2021

Forecast for Wednesday 28 July 2021 to Sunday 1 August 2021

Localised flooding from surface water and rivers is probable in parts of the north-west of England today (Wednesday) into early Thursday and possible elsewhere across the north of England and north of Wales. Further localised flooding from surface water and rivers is also possible in central and southern parts of England and Wales later Thursday into Friday, and during Sunday. Land, roads and some properties could flood and there could be travel disruption.

Wednesday
28 July

Risk of flooding

Very low

Low

Medium

High

What these risk types mean

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Thursday
29 July

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Friday
30 July

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Saturday
31 July

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Sunday
1 August

Risk of flooding

Very low

Low

Medium

High

What these risk types mean

Flood risk help and advice

Prepare for a flood
Getting help during or after a flood

Flood information for Wales

In Wales you can get flood information from Natural Resources Wales

Other ways to get this information

For current flood warnings in force please call our 24-hour Floodline on:

• Telephone: 0345 988 1188
• Type talk: 0345 602 6340 (for the hard of hearing)

Find out more about call charges

Guidance for responders

The Flood Forecasting Centre (FFC) produces Flood Guidance Statements to help category 1 and 2 responders with their emergency planning and resourcing decisions.

The statements summarise the 5-day flood risk for England and Wales, including any severe weather that could cause flooding and significant disruption.

Category 1 and 2 responders can get statements by registering online or by calling the FFC on 0300 12345 01.

• View the current flood situation in England
• Sign up for flood warnings