We have only been collating detailed flood messages since May 2017.
Each Flood Warning may have multiple updates. The messages listed below may therefore be greater than the number of alerts detailed in the Flood Warning table above.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Mar 2021 11:53
Eriskay Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Eriskay Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves
means that flooding from the sea is expected. Strong south-westerly winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the Eriskay Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice.
Flooding is also possible north and west of the causeway to low-lying
land, roads and properties including Polacher, West and East Kilbride.
The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Castlebay are
on Sunday 28th at 19:00 BST and Monday 29th at 07:30 BST.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22717
Flood Warning issued on 27 Mar 2021 10:54
Eriskay Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Eriskay Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves
means that flooding from the sea is expected. South-Westerly Gale Force winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping,
spray and debris may result in the closure of the Eriskay Causeway.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the
Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice.
Flooding is also possible north and west of the causeway to low-lying
land, roads and properties including Polacher, West and East Kilbride.
The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Castlebay are
on Sunday 28th at 06:30 and 19:00 BST (05:30 and 18:00 GMT - please note the time change this weekend). Further updates will be issued through the weekend.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22717