Flood warnings in Central Bedfordshire right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Central Bedfordshire?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Central Bedfordshire right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Central Bedfordshire
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 22 places in Central Bedfordshire: 14 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 8 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Ivel, River Great Ouse, River Lee, River Rhee, Clipstone Brook and River Ouzel, among others.
Areas close to the River Great Ouse at Wyboston, Eaton Socon, Eynesbury, Eaton Ford, and St Neots · Low lying areas close to Clipstone Brook at Leighton Buzzard · Low lying areas close to the River Great Ouse at Renhold, Great Barford, Tempsford and Roxton · River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel at Shefford and Clifton · River Ivel at Biggleswade and Lower Caldecotte · River Ivel at Blunham and Tempsford · River Ivel at Langford · River Ivel at Sandy · River Ivel at Seddington and Beeston · River Lee at Harpenden · River Ouzel at Leighton Buzzard, Stoke Hammond and Great Brickhill · River Rhee at Guilden Morden, Arrington and Harston · Wider area at risk from Clipstone Brook at Leighton Buzzard · Wider area at risk from the River Great Ouse at Renhold, Great Barford, Tempsford and Roxton
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 Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 14 flood warning areas and 8 flood alert areas in Central Bedfordshire, on rivers and coasts including the River Ivel, River Great Ouse, River Lee and River Rhee.
How do I get flood warnings for Central Bedfordshire 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.