Flood warnings in Southwark right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Southwark?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Southwark right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Southwark
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 15 places in Southwark: 12 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 3 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Thames, among others.
Tidal Thames at Camberwell · Tidal Thames at Deptford and Southwark Park · Tidal Thames at South Bermondsey · Tidal Thames at Walworth · 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 Blackfriars Bridge to Vauxhall Bridge · Tidal Thames from Deptford Creek to Rotherhithe Station · Tidal Thames from Hungerford Bridge to Battersea Power Station · Tidal Thames from London Bridge to Hungerford Bridge · Tidal Thames from Rotherhithe Station to London Bridge · Tidal Thames from the Limehouse Basin to Blackfriars Bridge
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 Southwark 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 Southwark right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Southwark 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 Southwark can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 12 flood warning areas and 3 flood alert areas in Southwark, on rivers and coasts including the River Thames.
How do I get flood warnings for Southwark 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.