Home / Editor's Pick /

Over 200 flood warnings: Schools shut as floods hit the UK

13:00
5 December 2023

Over 200 flood warnings
Schools shut as floods hit the UK

Settings for external content

Privacy policy

More than 200 flood alerts and warnings are currently active across the UK as heavy rain continues to spread following weekend snow.

At the time of writing, there are currently 224 flood advisories in England with 42 warnings indicating that flooding is expected, these are mostly between a stretch of the south coast from Bournemouth to Lyme Regis.

Changing situation

Flood alerts are a live service and change throughout the day, some may have been added or removed since the current time.

Elsewhere, two alerts are active in Wales for South Pembrokeshire and Western Cleddau. Warnings in Scotland were active but have since been removed.

Flooding has already been reported in the West Country, with some schools closed in Somerset and Great Western Railway reporting blocked lines on their services.

On Monday, some people were warned to leave their homes ahead of the potential flooding, while Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue say they have so far responded to 74 calls for flooding in properties.

Further heavy rainfall, and a small area of snow for some, is set to arrive on Thursday.

WeatherRadar showing heavy rain over the UK and IrelandThursday on the WeatherRadar looks set to be a washout, with further flood warnings likely to be issued.

Rain for the rest of Tuesday is mildly light, with melted snow also raising the risk of flooding in areas that saw settled snowfall over the weekend.

Tips: Preparing for a floodread more

See how conditions look for your area on the WeatherRadar, or RainfallRadar, and check the Government flood alert and warnings website for the latest information on risks.

Flood advisories for Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland are handled by separate services.

Weather & Radar editorial team
More on the topic
Friday 4 July 2025

Across UK and Ireland

Gusting winds prompt warnings
Friday 27 June 2025

Noctilucent clouds

Season of the shimmering clouds
Monday 30 June 2025

Noctilucent cloud season

Shimmering clouds over UK and Ireland
All weather news
This might also interest you
Monday 30 June 2025

Take precautions

Heatwave takes grip once again
Friday 4 July 2025

Breakfast brief

Gusty and wet end to the week
Wednesday 2 July 2025

Breakfast brief

Cooler with stormy potential
All articles
Weather & Radar

www.weatherandradar.ie

facebooktwitteryouTubeContact uslinkList
Privacy Policy | Legal info | Accessibility statement