5-day flood risk for England and Wales

Last updated at 3:00pm on Wednesday 20 January 2021

Forecast for Wednesday 20 January 2021 to Sunday 24 January 2021

Local river and surface water flooding is probable across parts of the north of England and possible more widely across north and central England and across Wales today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday). River flooding many continue in parts of England until Sunday. Properties could flood and there could be travel disruption. Local river and surface water flooding is also probable across parts of the south of England today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday). Local flooding from groundwater is possible but not expected in the north of England over the next five days. Land, roads and some properties could flood and there could be travel disruption.

Wednesday
20 January

Risk of flooding

Very low

Low

Medium

High

What these risk types mean

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Thursday
21 January

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Friday
22 January

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Saturday
23 January

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Sunday
24 January

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