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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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area

Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2024 09:58
River Aln, Warren Burn
Conditions are improving and less rainfall is expected today. However, river levels remain high, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties. This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 08/12/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2024 16:41
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels will remain high and flooding remains possible. Flooding is possible this evening, 07/12/2024 and river levels will remain elevated throughout Sunday 08/12/2024. Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Further flooding is possible tomorrow as river levels are expected to remain high due to anticipated prolonged rainfall from Storm Darragh. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 08/12/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2024 09:59
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are forecast to remain high which may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today 07/12/2024 and river levels will remain elevated throughout Sunday 08/12/2024. Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Further flooding is possible tomorrow as river levels are expected to remain high due to anticipated prolonged rainfall from Storm Darragh. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 07/12/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2024 12:46
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels are forecast to rise this evening which may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 21:00 today 06/12/2024 and river levels will remain elevated throughout Saturday 07/12/2024. Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Further flooding is possible tomorrow as river levels are expected to remain high due to persistent heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 07/12/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 20:41
River Aln, Warren Burn
No property flooding is expected. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible. River levels are rising and flooding is possible overnight from around 1:00 AM on 17/10/2024. They are expected to be at their highest at 4:00 AM on 17/10/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Coastal Rivers in North Northumberland, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. We are monitoring the river levels and rainfall. Don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Oct 2024 19:42
River Aln, Warren Burn
River levels on watercourses in the north of Northumberland are high due to today’s persistent and heavy rainfall. Rainfall is expected to continue into the evening and rivers are expected to peak overnight in the early hours of Wednesday 9 October. Flooding along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads is possible. Areas of concern are Belford and Waren Mill. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 13 Jul 2024 21:32
River Aln, Warren Burn
Heavy rainfall continues to move in from the North Sea and will persist overnight. River flooding is possible as river levels rise through Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low-lying land and roads. Areas of particular concern include Belford and Waren Mill. Rainfall is expected to become lighter and more showery during late Sunday morning 14/07/24. River levels are expected to peak later Sunday. At this stage, we do not expect any property flooding from rivers. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels closely. We advise residents to remain vigilant to the possibility of flooding. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 Sunday 14/07/24.

Flood Alert issued on 13 Jul 2024 15:40
River Aln, Warren Burn
Heavy rainfall is expected to move in from the North Sea this evening and persist overnight. River flooding is possible as river levels rise overnight. Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low-lying land and roads. Areas of particular concern include Belford and Waren Mill. However, at this stage we do not expect any property flooding from rivers. Rainfall is expected to become lighter and more showery during the day tomorrow when river levels will fall. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels closely. We advise residents to remain vigilant to the possibility of flooding. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 21:00 Saturday 13/07/24.

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.