5-day flood risk for England and Wales

Last updated at 10:30am on Tuesday 17 October 2017

Forecast for Tuesday 17 October 2017 to Saturday 21 October 2017

Local coastal flooding is possible but not expected for parts of the south coast of England and Bristol Channel on Thursday. On Saturday, further coastal flooding is possible for parts of the south coast of England, and is possible but not expected for the Bristol Channel coast. Spray and wave overtopping may lead to land, roads and some coastal properties flooding as well as possible travel disruption and public safety issues.

Tuesday
17 October

Risk of flooding

Very low

Low

Medium

High

What these risk types mean

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Wednesday
18 October

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Thursday
19 October

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Friday
20 October

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Saturday
21 October

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 general advice and information about flood warnings in force, call our 24-hour Floodline on:

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

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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