Flood warnings in Greenwich right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Greenwich?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Greenwich right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Greenwich
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 20 places in Greenwich: 12 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 8 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Thames, River Ravensbourne, River Quaggy and Groundwater, among others.
Ravensbourne at Deptford · Ravensbourne at Lewisham · River Quaggy at Chinbrook, Mottingham and Eltham · River Quaggy at Kidbrooke, Lee and Hither Green · Tidal Thames at Beckton Sewage Works · Tidal Thames at the Isle of Dogs north of South Dock · Tidal Thames at the Isle of Dogs south of South Dock · Tidal Thames from Beckton Sewage Works to the River Lee · Tidal Thames from Deptford Creek to Rotherhithe Station · Tidal Thames from Erith High Street East to Woolwich Arsenal · Tidal Thames from The Mardyke to Barking Creek · Tidal Thames from Woolwich Arsenal to Deptford Creek
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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Greenwich 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 Greenwich can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 12 flood warning areas and 8 flood alert areas in Greenwich, on rivers and coasts including the River Thames, River Ravensbourne, River Quaggy and Groundwater.
How do I get flood warnings for Greenwich 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.