Tweed estuary from the Whiteadder confluence to the North Sea coast.
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Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area.
River Tweed
High tides, strong winds and large waves today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 4:45PM to 6:00PM on 05/02/2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast, including between bridges. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads and low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 06 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
High tides may cause wave overtopping on the Tweed Estuary tomorrow morning, 10/09/2025. Tides will be at their highest between 05:00 and 06:00 AM on 10/09/2025. High tide conditions can apply two to four hours either side of a high tide. The area most likely to be affected will be Berwick Between Bridges. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 10/09/2025, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
This alert has been updated to include this afternoon's high tide. Water levels on the Tweed Estuary this afternoon (Saturday, 16/11/2024) and tomorrow morning (Sunday, 17/11/24) will be higher than normal due to high spring tides, large waves and spray overtopping. Tides will be at their highest at 3:15 PM on 16/11/2024 and 03:30 AM on 17/11/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. High tide conditions can apply two to four hours either side of a high tide. Areas most at risk include low lying land, roads and footpaths in Berwick between Bridges. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads as high water levels, large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 17/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Water levels on the Tweed Estuary tomorrow morning (Sunday, 17/11/2024) will be higher than normal due to high tides, large waves and spray overtopping. Tides will be at their highest at 03:30 AM on 17/11/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. High tide conditions can apply two to four hours either side of a high tide. Areas most at risk include low lying land, roads and footpaths in Berwick between Bridges. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads as high water levels, large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 17/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast on the Tweed Estuary tomorrow morning, 16/11/2024. Tides will be at their highest at 02:45 AM on 16/11/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. High tide conditions can apply two to four hours either side of a high tide. Areas most at risk include low lying land, roads and footpaths in Berwick between Bridges. Further flooding is possible during Sunday morning’s high tide due to higher than normal tides. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads as high water levels, large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 16/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
High spring tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the Tweed Estuary tomorrow morning, 19/10/2024. Tides will be at their highest at 04:45 AM on 19/10/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. High tide conditions can apply two to four hours either side of a high tide. The areas most likely to be affected will be Berwick Between Bridges. This alert is in force for the high tides on Friday (18/10/2024) and Saturday morning (19/10/2024). We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
High spring tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the Tweed Estuary tomorrow morning, 18/10/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 02:30AM and 03:30AM, 18/10/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. High tide conditions can apply two to four hours either side of a high tide. The areas most likely to be affected will be Berwick Between Bridges. This alert is in force for the high tides on Friday (18/10/2024) and Saturday morning (19/10/2024). We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 18/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
No property flooding is expected. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible. Highest tide level is expected to be at beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads at 3:30 AM on 17/10/2024. Flooding is possible for around 2 hours either side of this time. Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
High tides are expected due to a combination of high spring tides and a storm surge following Storm Lilian moving across the North East. Strong winds may cause large waves along the Tweed Estuary tomorrow morning, 23/08/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 04:45AM and 06:45AM, 23/08/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. The areas most likely to be affected is Berwick Between Bridges. This alert is in force for this evenings tide (Thursday 22/08/2024), but the biggest flood risk impacts will be on the Friday morning tide (23/08/2024). Please remain vigilant for any potential flood warnings. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 23/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
High tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow morning, 21/08/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 04:30AM and 05:15AM, 21/08/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. The area most likely to be affected is Berwick between bridges. This alert is in force for the high tides Wednesday (21/08/2024) Thursday (22/08/2024) and Friday morning (23/08/2024). High tides are anticipated between 04:45AM and 06:00AM, 22/08/2024 and 05:30AM and 06:45AM, 23/08/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 23/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Water levels on the Tweed Estuary this afternoon and into this evening, 10/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides, large waves and spray overtopping. Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 4:15 PM and 6:30 PM on 10/04/2024. The area most affected will be Berwick Between Bridges. We are expecting higher than normal tides over today and tomorrow and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 07:00 PM on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
The threat of flooding from this afternoon’s high tide has now passed. We do not expect to see impacts from tomorrow morning’s high tide, but water levels on the Tweed Estuary tomorrow afternoon, 10/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides, large waves and spray overtopping. Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 4:15 PM and 6:30 PM on 10/04/2024. Areas most affected will be Berwick between Bridges. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Water levels on the Tweed Estuary this afternoon, 09/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides, large waves and spray overtopping. Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 3:15 PM and 6:00 PM on 09/04/2024. The area most affected will be Berwick Between Bridges. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 07:00 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
The threat of flooding from this afternoon’s high tide has now passed. We do not expect to see impacts from tomorrow morning’s high tide, but water levels on the Tweed Estuary tomorrow afternoon, 09/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides, large waves and spray overtopping. Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 3:15 PM and 6:00 PM on 09/04/2024. Areas most affected will be Berwick Between Bridges. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Water levels on the Tweed Estuary this afternoon, 08/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides, large waves and spray overtopping. Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 2:45 PM and 5:15 PM on 08/04/2024. Areas most affected will be Berwick Between Bridges. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 06:00 PM on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Water levels on the Tweed Estuary this afternoon, 08/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides, large waves and spray overtopping. Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 2:45 PM and 5:15 AM on 08/04/2024. Areas most affected will be Berwick Between Bridges. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 06:00 PM on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Water levels on the Tweed Estuary tomorrow morning, 08/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides, large waves and spray overtopping. Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 2:45 AM and 5:00 AM on 08/04/2024. Areas most affected will be Berwick Between Bridges. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Water levels on the Tweed Estuary this afternoon, 07/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides, large waves and spray overtopping. Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM on 07/04/2024. Areas most affected will be Berwick Between Bridges. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 07/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
High tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast today, 12/03/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 3:45PM and 5:45PM, 12/03/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. The area most likely to be affected is Berwick between bridges. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
High tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow afternoon, 12/03/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 3:45PM and 5:45PM, 12/03/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. The area will not be affected by the high tides tomorrow morning. The area most likely to be affected is Berwick between bridges. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
High tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow, 11/03/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 3:15PM and 5:00PM, 11/03/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. The area will not be affected by the high tides tomorrow morning. The area most likely to be affected is Berwick between bridges. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 11/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
High tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast today, 10/03/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 2:45PM and 4:00PM, 10/03/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. The area most likely to be affected is Berwick between bridges. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 7:00PM on 10/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
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.
River Tweed
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.
River Tweed
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.
River Tweed
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.
River Tweed
Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 14:30 and 16:30 today, 20/02/23. However, strong waves are anticipated throughout the day with wave overtopping possible throughout this afternoon, 20/02/23. We expect flooding to affect beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. The area most likely to be affected is Berwick Between Bridges. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 17:00 today, 20/02/23, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
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.
River Tweed
Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 14:30 and 17:00 today, 24/11/22, however strong waves are anticipated throughout the day with wave overtopping possible throughout this afternoon, 24/11/22. We expect flooding to affect beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. The area most likely to be affected is Berwick Between Bridges. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 19:00 today, 24/11/22, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
As a result of spring tides and strong winds, wave overtopping and spray is expected for Berwick Between Bridges between 15:00 and 17:30 (BST) this afternoon, 27/10/2022. We are not expecting any property flooding or to issue Flood Warnings. Areas most at risk are by the estuary, including riverside footpaths and low-lying land on the south bank of the Tweed estuary. Take care and avoid these areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 19:00 on 27/10/2022, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
As a result of spring tides and strong winds, wave overtopping and spray is expected for Berwick Between Bridges between 02:30 and 05:30 (BST) tomorrow morning, 27/10/2022. We are not expecting any property flooding or to issue Flood Warnings. Areas most at risk are by the estuary, including riverside footpaths and low-lying land on the south bank of the Tweed estuary. Take care and avoid these areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 27/10/2022, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
As a result of strong winds, wave overtopping and spray is expected for Berwick Between Bridges between 04:00 and 05:15 (BST) tomorrow morning, 26/10/22. We are not expecting any property flooding or to issue Flood Warnings. Areas most at risk are by the estuary, including riverside footpaths and low-lying land on the south bank of the Tweed estuary. Take care and avoid these areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 26/10/22, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Large and powerful waves are expected as a result of spring tides coupled with a small surge along Tweed Estuary. Tides will be at their highest at Berwick between the bridges from 14:00 to 16:30, today, 01/02/22. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however adverse conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide which is at 15:30. Areas most at risk are seaside footpaths and low lying land and roads. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. Stay away from large waves and sea spray as they can be dangerous. This message will be updated by 19:00 on 01/02/22, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Strong winds and high tides are again forecast to cause wave overtopping and spray at Berwick Between the Bridges on the Tweed Estuary. Tides will be at their highest between 03:45 and 06:00, tomorrow morning, 05/01/2022. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply up to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Property flooding is not expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 05/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Strong winds and high tides are again forecast to cause wave overtopping and spray at Berwick Between the Bridges on the Tweed Estuary. Tides will be at their highest between 15:00 and 17:30, this afternoon, 04/01/2022, and again between 03:45 and 06:00, tomorrow morning, 05/01/2022. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply up to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Property flooding is not expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 18:00 today, 04/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Strong winds and high tides are forecast to cause wave overtopping and spray at Berwick Between the Bridges on the Tweed Estuary. Tides will be at their highest between 03:00 and 05:30, tomorrow morning, 04/01/2022. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply up to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Property flooding is not expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 04/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Strong winds and high tides are forecast to cause wave overtopping and spray at Berwick Between the Bridges on the Tweed Estuary. Tides will be at their highest between 15:00 and 18:00, this afternoon, 03/01/2022, and again between 03:00 and 05:30, tomorrow morning, 04/01/2022. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply up to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Property flooding is not expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow, 04/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Berwick Between the Bridges as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 02:15 to 04:00 tomorrow morning, 05/12/2021. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Property flooding is not expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow, 05/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds at Berwick upon Tweed, Tweed Estuary. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 15:30 PM and 17:30 PM tomorrow morning, 07/11/2021. Flooding is possible 2 to 4 hours either side of this time. Our incident duty staff are monitoring the situation closely. We do not expect to issue Flood Warnings at this time. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 20:00 PM on Sunday 07/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds at Berwick upon Tweed, Tweed Estuary. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 02:30 AM and 05:30 AM tomorrow morning, 07/11/2021. Flooding is possible 2 to 4 hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk are beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. Our incident duty staff are monitoring the situation closely and will issue Flood Warnings if required. Spring tides peak over the weekend and combined with unsettled weather may result in us issuing this alert for subsequent tides on Sunday, 07/11/2021. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on Sunday 07/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
River Tweed
Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is possible between 02:45 and 04:45 tomorrow, 21/10/21. Areas most at risk are beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/10/21, or as the situation changes.