Flood warnings in Bath and North East Somerset right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Bath and North East Somerset?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Bath and North East Somerset right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Bath and North East Somerset
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 19 places in Bath and North East Somerset: 13 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 6 wider flood alert areas. They follow Bristol River Avon, Wellow Brook, River Chew, Somerset Frome, River Somer and Midford Brook, among others.
Bristol Avon (lower) from Twerton to Bristol · Bristol Avon (middle) from Melksham to Bathford, not including Bradford on Avon · Bristol Avon at Bath, low lying properties set back from the river · Bristol Avon at Bath, other properties set back from the river · Bristol Avon at Bath, properties furthest from the river · Bristol Avon at Bath, riverside properties · Chew Stoke Stream and River Chew at Chew Stoke and Chew Magna · Midford Brook, Cam and Wellow Brooks · River Chew from Stanton Drew to the Bristol Avon at Keynsham · Somerset Frome from Frome to Freshford · Wellow Brook and River Somer at Midsomer Norton and Radstock, Riverside, Welton and Mill Road areas · Wellow Brook and River Somer at Midsomer Norton and Radstock, Thicketmead Bridge and Coombend areas · Winford Brook at Chew Magna
What the three levels mean
- Severe Flood Warning — Severe flooding. Danger to life.
- Flood Warning — Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.
- Flood Alert — Flooding is possible. Be prepared.
Get flood warnings for Bath and North East Somerset yourself
The Environment Agency's warning service is free and sends warnings by call, text or email for the places you choose: sign up on GOV.UK. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day. It does not warn about surface water flooding, sometimes called flash flooding. River, sea and groundwater levels are on Check for flooding. This site does not issue warnings.
Questions
Are there any flood warnings in Bath and North East Somerset right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Bath and North East Somerset right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning?
A Flood Alert means flooding is possible — be prepared. A Flood Warning means flooding is expected and immediate action is required. A Severe Flood Warning means severe flooding and danger to life. These are the Environment Agency's three levels.
How many places in Bath and North East Somerset can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 13 flood warning areas and 6 flood alert areas in Bath and North East Somerset, on rivers and coasts including the Bristol River Avon, Wellow Brook, River Chew and Somerset Frome.
How do I get flood warnings for Bath and North East Somerset on my phone?
Sign up to the Environment Agency's free flood warning service on GOV.UK, which sends warnings by phone call, text or email for the areas you choose. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day.
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This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland issue their own flood warnings.