UK Flood Warnings

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Warning services for areas at risk of flooding are provided for England, Wales and Scotland. BBC Weather works closely with its partners to raise awareness of weather events affecting Northern Ireland. Specific flood warnings, however, are not currently issued for Northern Ireland.

Flood warnings key

Flooding possible - Be prepared

Flooding expected - Act now

Flooding severe - Danger to life

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  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Groundwater flooding in West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne
    Active Warning
    Started:11:19 BST Tuesday 21 April
    Issued:11:19 BST Tuesday 21 April

    Continued high groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. Groundwater levels are high but slowly declining at our Hodcott borehole affecting West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne. Groundwater levels are expected to continue slowly falling over the coming weeks in response to a period of more settled weather. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Residents are advised to consider property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Keep up to date with groundwater levels on the 'Get Flood Warnings' site on gov.uk. This message will be updated by 4 PM, on the 28 April 2026, or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Groundwater flooding in the Great Shefford area
    Active Warning
    Started:11:17 BST Tuesday 21 April
    Issued:11:17 BST Tuesday 21 April

    Continued high groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. Groundwater levels are high but slowly falling at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. Groundwater levels are expected to continue slowly falling over the coming weeks in response to a period of more settled weather. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are closely monitoring rainfall and groundwater levels. Residents are advised to consider property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Keep up to date with groundwater levels on the 'Get Flood Warnings' site on gov.uk. This message will be updated by 4 PM, on the 28 April 2026, or as the situation changes.