Flood Warning Info - North Ford Causeway
Area Description
North Ford Causeway.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 30 Mar 2025 07:14
North Ford Causeway
WARNING. Flooding is expected in North Ford Causeway. Act now. The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. Near gale to gale force winds from south and later in the afternoon from the west means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the North Ford Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/. The highest risk is either side of the high tide, which is around 1815 GMT on Saturday. Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by email, SMS and/or phone, free of charge to registered Floodline customers. If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline.sepa.scot or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor. You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel. Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22727
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2024 12:27
North Ford Causeway
WARNING UPDATE. Flooding is expected in North Ford Causeway. Act now.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected Storm Ashley. Gale Force Westerly winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the North Ford Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/ The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are today Sunday 20th at 21:00 BST
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice.
If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline.sepa.scot or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor.
You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22727
Flood Warning issued on 19 Oct 2024 19:34
North Ford Causeway
WARNING. Flooding is expected in North Ford Causeway. Act now.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. Strong to Gale Force South winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the North Ford Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow theWestern Isles Coastguard Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/ The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich areon Sunday 20th at 08:45 BST and Sunday 20th at 21:30 BST.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by email, SMS and/or phone, free of charge to registered Floodline customers.
If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline.sepa.scot or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor.
You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22727
Flood Warning issued on 18 Oct 2024 09:07
North Ford Causeway
WARNING. Flooding is expected in North Ford Causeway. Act now.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is. Very strong south easterly winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in hazardous driving conditions on the North Ford Causeway.To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Benbecula Coastguard Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068789366711 The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are today (Friday 18th October)] at 08:00
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by email, SMS and/or phone, free of charge to registered Floodline customers.
If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline.sepa.scot or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor.
You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22727
Flood Warning issued on 7 Apr 2024 16:11
North Ford Causeway
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected during Storm Kathleen. Gale force winds also mean that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the North Ford Causeway.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/
The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on Sunday 7th April at 18:45 BST and Monday 8th April at 06:45 and 19:30 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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 6 Apr 2024 14:15
North Ford Causeway
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected during Storm Kathleen. Gale force winds also mean that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the North Ford Causeway.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/
The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on Saturday 6th April at 18:00 BST, Sunday 7th April at 06:00 and 18:45 BST, and Monday 8th April at 06:45 and 19:30 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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 5 Apr 2024 13:19
North Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected during Storm Kathleen. Gale force winds also mean that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the North Ford Causeway.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/
The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on Saturday 6th April at 05:00 and 18:00 BST, Sunday 7th April at 06:00 and 18:45 BST, and Monday 8th April at 06:45 and 19:30 BST.
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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2024 14:53
North Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. Southwesterly winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the North Ford Causeway.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/
The highest risk is either side of tomorrow morning?s high tide (Wednesday 13th March) which at Balivanich will be between 07:30 and 08:30 [GMT].
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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 22 Mar 2023 12:29
North Ford Causeway
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford Causeway.
Whilst conditions are improving after Wednesday morning?s high tide, the prevailing weather forecast, along with high spring tides means that flooding from the sea is still possible. Some wave overtopping, spray and debris may impact on the causeway at Knockquien on Thursday morning either side of the high tide between 0700 and 0830 GMT.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/
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 UPDATE 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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 21 Mar 2023 12:54
North Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with high spring tides means that flooding from the sea is expected. Near gale force southerly winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of North Ford Causeway. The highest risk is either side of the high tide, between 0600 and 0830 GMT on Wednesday morning. Further flooding is possible during the evening high tide and on Thursday.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed, please follow the Western Isles Coastguard Facebook page www.facebook.com/hmcoastguardwesternislesskyeandlochaber/
The causeway at Knockquien may also experience flooding and debris from high tides.
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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2023 18:20
North Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford 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 North Ford Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice. The highest risk is either side of the high tides, on Sunday 8th January at 07:45 [GMT].
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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2022 13:06
North Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. Strong southeasterly winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the North Ford Causeway.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice. The highest risk is either side of the next high tide which will be between 18:30 and 19:30 GMT tonight.
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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 26 Oct 2022 10:11
North Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected, a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the North Ford Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice. The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich today between 19.30 BST and 21.15 BST
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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 8 Oct 2022 16:35
North Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides means that wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the North Ford Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice. The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on Sunday at 19:00 BST
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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2022 18:53
North Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. Gale force westerly winds mean that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the North Ford Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice. The highest risk is either side of the high tide on Sunday 20th February, which at Balivanich is at 08:15 GMT.
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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 5 Feb 2022 06:50
North Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. Gale Force West - South West winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the North Ford Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice. The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on 09:00 GMT on 05/02.
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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 6 Nov 2021 13:12
North Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. Severe gale force 9 winds also mean that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the North Ford Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice. The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on Saturday 6th November at around 18:30 ? 20:30 GMT.
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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 28 Mar 2021 11:54
North Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for North Ford 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 North Ford Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice.
The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on
Sunday 28th at 19:30 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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 27 Mar 2021 11:04
North Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford 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 North Ford Causeway. To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice.
The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on
Sunday 28th at 07:00 and 19:30 BST (06:00 and 18:30 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 22727
Flood Warning issued on 13 Feb 2021 11:51
North Ford Causeway
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for North Ford Causeway.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides and waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. South Easterly Gale Force winds also means that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in the closure of the South Ford Causeway.
To find out if the road and causeway are closed please follow the Western Isles Police twitter feed https://twitter.com/WIslesPolice. The highest risk is either side of the high tides, which at Balivanich are on
Sunday 14th February 7:45am (GMT)
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 22727