UK weather: Map reveals spate of flood warnings across Britain as 1 MONTH’s worth of rain hits – is your area at risk?

UK weather: Map reveals spate of flood warnings across Britain as 1 MONTH’s worth of rain hits – is your area at risk?
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UK weather: Map reveals spate of flood warnings across Britain as 1 MONTH’s worth of rain hits – is your area at risk?
Author: Charlotte Bend
Published: Feb, 25 2025 10:14

NEARLY 100 flood alerts and warnings have been put in place across the country as a month's worth of rain will fall in just hours. Water levels are being closely monitored as "intense rainfall" is expected to impact roads, sewer systems, properties and even cause danger to life.

 [Met Office weather map showing rainfall across the UK.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Met Office weather map showing rainfall across the UK.]

Government warnings urging those in affected areas to "act now" have been actioned. Individuals could be at risk of long-term flood risk as 14 areas have been issued with "expected" floods and another 87 as "possible". Residents in the south are particularly likely to be impacted as red alerts have been dotted around Dorchester across to Woking.

 [Map of the UK showing flood alerts and warnings.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Map of the UK showing flood alerts and warnings.]

Those impacted should take direct advice from the Government's website with each area being affected differently. For instance, those near the Hoe Stream at Woking have been urged to move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety as deep, fast flowing water could "cause danger to life".

 [Aerial view of flooded fields near Welney, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk border.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Aerial view of flooded fields near Welney, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk border.]

Meanwhile, anyone near certain parts of the Upper Wylye should act with caution, avoiding low lying footpaths. Some have been told to not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Affected areas include those close to Norwich, Loughborough, Shrewsbury, Gloucester, Reading, Salisbury, Axminster and many more.

 [A blue car drives through a flooded country lane.]
Image Credit: The Sun [A blue car drives through a flooded country lane.]

Incident response staff are on site in affected areas to actively check river levels and the weather forecast. Travel disruption is also expected across the country with local flooding likely due to possible persistent rain. The upcoming deluge of bad weather will sweep in from the west, bringing in hailstorms and blistering winds.

 [Learner driver on a scooter driving through flood water.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Learner driver on a scooter driving through flood water.]

Those in the north will be particularly affected as a huge band of wet weather brings in a month's worth of rain in just hours. The rain will coincide with a drop in temperatures, soaring to highs of 16C. London will be the warmest area of the UK mainland, enjoying temperatures of 9C.

 [Cyclist riding through floodwaters on a road.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Cyclist riding through floodwaters on a road.]

Meanwhile, Northern Scotland will face a much colder 5C as temperatures return to their seasonal normal. A Met Office spokesperson said: "A chilly but bright start to Tuesday in places, with showers spreading in from the west. "Some rain may also move into the far southeast for a time.".

 [Aerial view of flooded fields and a river with cars crossing a bridge.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Aerial view of flooded fields and a river with cars crossing a bridge.]

According to the forecaster's map, current estimates suggest rainfall sweeping across the country from the early hours of tomorrow morning until the afternoon, with scattered showers continuing throughout. WITH 84 flood alerts and 14 warnings in place, residents must take care to prepare for predicted rising water levels.

Flooding is expected in:. A further 87 flood alerts have also been put in place. The Government site has suggested those wanting to protect themselves from future flooding, prepare five days in advance. Advice also includes setting up a personal, community or group flood plan and contacting your local council for help if you have a disability.

Sarah Cook, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said heavy and persistent rain had brought “a risk of significant inland flooding in parts of south and mid Wales”. She added that localised flooding was also possible in south-west England and Cumbria on Monday morning.

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