Flood Alert Info - River Tweed South Bank

River Tweed South Bank

River Tweed, South Bank from Carham to Union Bridge.

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.

Current Flood Alert Status

No current warning

Area Covered by this Flood Alert

The orange highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Alert.

Flood Alert History

Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area.

Historical Flood Alerts for this Area

Flood Alert

Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2025 19:10

River Tweed

High river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 13 November 2025 due to prolonged rainfall.  Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 14 November 2025 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert

Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 17:43

River Tweed

River levels are starting to recede on the River Tweed at Norham following the heavy rainfall from Storm Isha but will remain higher than normal throughout the evening. Levels should continue to fall overnight, 22/01/2024 but further heavy rainfall is predicted throughout the day tomorrow, 23/01/2024 meaning levels are likely to rise again in the afternoon. We will continue to monitor the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert

Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 06:44

River Tweed

River levels are rising on the River Tweed due to rainfall produced by Storm Isha. Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads from 7:00 AM today, Monday 22/01/2024. The rainfall is easing but river levels will continue to rise throughout the morning, and will remain high through Monday, 22/01/2024. Our incident room is no longer open, but we are continuing to closely monitor the situation. 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 6:00 PM on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert

Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2022 19:20

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.

Flood Alert

Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 15:30

River Tweed

River levels continue to remain high on the River Tweed as a result of heavy and prolonged rainfall and will only slowly return to normal levels overnight (21/02/22). Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert

Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 09:56

River Tweed

River levels continue to remain high on the River Tweed as a result of heavy and prolonged rainfall. Levels should begin to return to normal levels this evening (21/02/2022) and overnight. Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 16:00 on 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert

Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 09:47

River Tweed

River levels continue to remain high on the River Tweed as a result of heavy and prolonged rainfall. Levels should begin to return to normal levels this evening (21/02/2022) and overnight. Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert

Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 20:16

River Tweed

River levels have risen on the River Tweed at Norham as a result of heavy and prolonged rainfall throughout Sunday (20/02/2022). Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low-lying land and roads. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into Monday morning. 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 10:00 on 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert

Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 17:09

River Tweed

River levels have risen on the River Tweed at Norham as a result of heavy and prolonged rainfall. Further rainfall is expected throughout Sunday evening. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low-lying land and roads. We expect river levels to continue to rise throughout Sunday evening and will remain high into Monday (21/02/2022). 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 22:00 on 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.