Flood warnings in Lewisham right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Lewisham?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Lewisham right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Lewisham
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 19 places in Lewisham: 13 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 6 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Thames, River Ravensbourne, River Quaggy, Pool River and Groundwater, among others.
Pool River at Bell Green and New Beckenham · Properties around Chinbrook Meadows · Ravensbourne at Bromley · Ravensbourne at Deptford · Ravensbourne at Lewisham · Ravensbourne from Bellingham to Catford · River Quaggy at Chinbrook, Mottingham and Eltham · River Quaggy at Kidbrooke, Lee and Hither Green · Tidal Thames at Deptford and Southwark Park · Tidal Thames at South Bermondsey · Tidal Thames at the Isle of Dogs south of South Dock · Tidal Thames from Deptford Creek to Rotherhithe Station · 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 Lewisham 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 Lewisham right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Lewisham 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 Lewisham can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 13 flood warning areas and 6 flood alert areas in Lewisham, on rivers and coasts including the River Thames, River Ravensbourne, River Quaggy and Pool River.
How do I get flood warnings for Lewisham 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.