Flood Guidance Statement, 27 October 2023 info

The river flood risk is LOW on Saturday and Sunday. Significant river flooding is possible but not expected on Saturday and Sunday in parts of South East England, including London and the Isle of Wight, due to frequent heavy showers with minor impacts continuing through Monday and Tuesday as further heavy rain falls in these locations. See Area of Concern Maps. Minor river flooding impacts are possible but not expected for parts of the North East and the South of England and South West Wales through the next five days. This is due to heavy rain and showers potentially falling across sensitive catchments. Ongoing minor river flooding impacts continue for the River Severn today (Friday).

The surface water flood risk is LOW on Saturday and Sunday. Significant surface water flooding is possible but not expected on Saturday and Sunday in parts of South East England, including London and the Isle of Wight, due to frequent heavy showers with minor impacts continuing through Monday and Tuesday as further heavy rain falls in these locations. See Area of Concern Maps. Minor surface water flooding impacts are possible but not expected for parts of the North East and the South of England and South West Wales through the next five days. This is due to heavy rain and showers potentially falling across sensitive catchments. Impacts could include localised flooding from urban and fast responding smaller watercourses/catchments, drains, channels and flooding from overland flow.

The groundwater flood risk is VERY LOW for the next five days.

The coastal/tidal flood risk is LOW on Saturday and Sunday. Minor coastal flooding impacts are probable for parts of the South of England coasts on Saturday and Sunday. Minor coastal flooding impacts are possible for parts of the South and West coasts of England and Wales on Friday through to Monday. This is due to large waves and spring tides. High tide levels may also lead to minor impacts on the tidal reaches of the River Wye (e.g. at Brockweir in Gloucestershire). See Specific Areas of Concern maps. Minor coastal impacts are possible but not expected along the North of England coasts on Saturday and Sunday, continuing into Monday for North East and Yorkshire coasts. Minimal impacts are also possible from the Humber to Kent, due to storm surge and large waves.