Flood Alert Info - Coastal rivers in North Northumberland
Area Description
Coastal rivers in Berwick and Alnwick Districts including the River Aln and Waren Burn.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 19:01
River Aln, Warren Burn
Levels on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland have risen due to today’s heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads throughout this evening, 09/04/2024. The area most affected will be Belford.
River levels are expected to fall overnight, but we will continue to monitor levels and the forecast closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 12:39
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are rising on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads from 12:40 PM on 09/04/2024. The areas most affected will be Belford and Waren Ford.
Further rainfall is forecast for throughout the day and river levels are forecast to rise.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 7:00 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 19:26
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are forecast to rise on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland due to heavy rainfall this evening and overnight.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads from 5:15 AM on 09/04/2024. The areas most affected will be Belford and Waren Ford.
Further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow, 09/04/2024.
River levels are forecast to peak in the afternoon and fall in the evening of 09/04/2024.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 14:50
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels have risen on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland and have now peaked for today following the heavy rainfall last night and this morning.
Whilst levels will now recede, further rainfall is forecast in the early hours of Saturday the 6th April which will see the river rise again. Flooding will be possible from around 5:00 AM with low lying land, roads and riverside footpaths expected to be most affected.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 06/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 08:40
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels have risen on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland as a result of last night's heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible along low lying land, roads and riverside footpaths throughout today (Friday 5th April).
Some further rainfall is forecast this morning which will keep river levels elevated into this afternoon. Another band of rainfall is also forecast overnight into Saturday.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 05/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 16:28
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are forecast to rise on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland due to heavy rainfall expected overnight.
Flooding is possible along low lying land, roads and riverside footpaths throughout this evening (Thursday 4th April) and into Friday morning.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on Friday (05/04/2024), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Apr 2024 17:02
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels have risen on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland as a result of today's heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible along low lying land, roads and riverside footpaths throughout this evening (Wednesday 3rd April) and into Thursday morning.
Some further rainfall is forecast this evening, which will keep levels elevated overnight.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 04/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Apr 2024 08:02
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are rising on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland due to rainfall.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads from 9:00 AM on 03/04/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout today and river levels are forecast to rise.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 7:00 PM on 03/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 11:50
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are rising on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible to riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from this morning, Wednesday 27/12/2023, until tomorrow.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and issue any flood warnings if required.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 20:41
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are rising on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland due to persistent rainfall during the day.
Flooding is possible to riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from this evening Tuesday 12th December until tomorrow morning, Wednesday 13th December.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening but it will clear overnight and river levels will recede tomorrow morning (13/12/23).
We will continue to monitor levels closely and issue any flood warnings if required.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 17:09
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are rising on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland due to persistent rainfall.
Flooding is possible to riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from this evening Thursday 7th December until tomorrow morning, Friday 8th December.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening and overnight into Friday, therefore river levels will be elevated until tomorrow morning.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and issue any flood warnings if required.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:03
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are high on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland from the overnight persistent rainfall and yesterday’s snowmelt. Flooding is possible to riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from this morning (05/12/2023) until this evening. The risk of property flooding has passed but river levels will remain high until this afternoon. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 06:00 PM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 18:19
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are rising on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland due to persistent rainfall and snowmelt.
Flooding is possible to riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from this afternoon (04/12/2023) until tomorrow afternoon (05/12/2023).
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening into Tuesday morning, therefore river levels will be elevated until tomorrow afternoon.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and issue any flood warnings if required.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 04:42
River Aln, Warren Burn
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2023 11:43
River Aln, Warren Burn
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 21:05
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels remain high on the Rivers Coastal rivers in Berwick and Alnwick Districts including the River Aln and Waren Burn due to heavy rain.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Rainfall is expected to become lighter and more intermittent overnight. However, river will remain elevated, but no flooding of properties is expected.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 16:19
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are remaining high on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland due to heavy rainfall.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation and water levels closely.
This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 10:49
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are forecast to rise on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland due to heavy rainfall caused by Storm Babet.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland from this afternoon on 20/10/2023, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout today until Saturday morning.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and may issue flood warnings if required.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 16:00 PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 19:25
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are forecast to rise on the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland due to heavy rainfall caused by Storm Babet. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland from 01:45AM on 20/10/2023, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Friday and Saturday.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and may issue flood warnings if required.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 17:40
River Aln, Warren Burn
There have been some heavy showers this afternoon (Saturday 8th July) in the North East Area, but the potential for further heavy, possibly thundery, showers remains this evening and through the night which could bring high isolated totals. There is low confidence in the exact location and distribution of the heaviest showers but where they do fall there will be a particular risk of surface water impacts in urban areas and the potential for a fluvial response in rapidly responding catchments. Therefore, the Flood Alert will remain in force overnight and we will provide a further update tomorrow morning.
We are not currently expecting to issue any Flood Warnings but we are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any Flood Warnings if required.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 11:31
River Aln, Warren Burn
This message has been issued proactively ahead of heavy thundery showers that are forecast to move across the region between 11am and 12 midnight today (Sat 8th July) with the potential to bring high isolated totals.
There is low confidence in the exact location and distribution of the heaviest showers but where they do fall there will be a particular risk of surface water impacts in urban areas and the potential for a fluvial response in rapidly responding catchments.
We are not currently expecting to issue any Flood Warnings but we are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any Flood Warnings if required. This message will be updated this evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2023 04:17
River Aln, Warren Burn
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 10:52
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels remain high at the Belford and Warenford river gauges due to persistent rainfall overnight.
Consequently, flooding of riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads is possible throughout today, Friday 18/11/2022.
Further rainfall is expected over the weekend and we will continue to closely monitor the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 17:12
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels have risen at the Belford and Wareford river gauges due to persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding is possible with areas most at risk include riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from 23:00 on Thursday, 17/11/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast to be persistent into Friday morning, 18/11/2022. We expect river levels to remain high overnight to early hours of Friday, 18/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 13:53
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland is possible from 13:00 today, 05/02/2021. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. The main areas of concern are Warenford and Belford. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to remain high tomorrow, 06/02/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 06/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 20:18
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are forecast to rise for the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland and their tributaries as a result of prolonged rainfall throughout today (Thursday) into Friday morning, 29/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland is possible from 04:00 Friday, 29/01/2021. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment into Friday morning so we expect river levels to remain high through Friday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 10:06
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are still rising at the Warenford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall caused by Storm Ciara. Rain is expected to move out of the area by 12:00 today, 09/02/2020. However, low responding rivers may continue to rise into this evening.
Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any flood warnings as needed. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated later this afternoon, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 20:50
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are forecast to rise at the Warenford river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently river levels will rise relatively rapidly through Saturday night, 08/02/20 into Sunday morning, 09/02/20. Flooding of properties/roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast through Saturday night and Sunday, rain will be particularly heavy over high ground in the Pennines and the Cheviots.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any flood warnings as needed. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:30 on Sunday, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2019 15:29
River Aln, Warren Burn
Heavy rainfall persisted through Saturday night and Sunday morning (6th October). Further light rain is expected until mid Sunday afternoon in the North Northumberland Coastal Area. River levels remain high but are not expected to rise significantly, and should fall through Sunday evening. Relevant river level gauges include Warenford.
Flooding of low lying land, roads and footpaths close to rivers is possible from 5am on Sunday (6th October).
We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Avoid walking or driving along riverside roads and footpaths. We are monitoring river levels closely and our operational teams are checking and clearing any blockages from rivers. This message will be updated at 10 am tomorrow (Monday 7th October), or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2019 11:13
River Aln, Warren Burn
Rainfall persisted through Saturday night and Sunday morning (6th October). Further light rain is expected until mid Sunday afternoon in the North Northumberland Coastal Area. River levels have risen and are likely to remain high, peaking early Sunday afternoon. Flooding of low lying land, roads and footpaths close to rivers is possible from 5am on Sunday (6th October). Relevant river level gauges include Warenford. Though flooding of property is not currently expected it is possible that flood warnings will be needed for the Waren Burn early Sunday afternoon. We will monitor the situation closely and issue warnings should they be necessary.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Avoid walking or driving along riverside roads and footpaths. We are monitoring river levels closely and our operational teams are checking and clearing any blockages from rivers. This message will be updated at 5pm, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2019 20:39
River Aln, Warren Burn
Heavy rainfall is expected this evening (Saturday 5th October) through to Sunday (6th October) in the North Northumberland Coastal Area. River levels are forecast to rise and flooding of low lying land, roads and footpaths close to rivers is possible from 5am on Sunday (6th October). We expect the rivers to rise from the early hours of Sunday morning and remain high through Sunday morning. Relevant river level gauges include: Warenford. It is possible that flood warnings will be needed for the Warren Burn on Sunday morning, we will be monitoring the situation closely and will issue warnings should they be necessary. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Avoid walking or driving along riverside roads and footpaths. We are monitoring river levels closely and our operational teams are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages from rivers. This message will be updated at 11am tomorrow, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Aug 2019 19:44
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels have risen at the Warenford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the last 48 hours. Consequently, flooding of riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads is possible until tomorrow morning, 12/08/2019 with river levels peaking between 21:00 today, 11/08/2019, and 05:00 tomorrow, 12/08/2019. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point and we do not expect to issue any flood warnings. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. River levels can be viewed on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/08/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jun 2019 11:22
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels have risen at the Warenford river gauge as a result of the recent heavy rainfall and we expect the river to remain high throughout this afternoon, 13th June 2019. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff have been deployed. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 19:00 Thursday, 13th June 2019, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jun 2019 04:19
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are rising at the Warenford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Therefore a Flood Warning has been issued for the Warren Burn at Warren Mill. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. We expect the river to remain high throughout Thursday, 13th June 2019. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff have been deployed. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 12:00 Thursday, 13th June 2019, or earlier if the situation changes.