Flooding is possible. 

Be prepared. 

Flooding is expected. 

Immediate action required. 

Severe flooding. 

Danger to life. 

• Forecasts that indicate that flooding from rivers may be possible.
• Forecast intense rainfall for rivers that respond very rapidly.
• Forecasts of high tides, surges or strong winds.

• High tides, surges coupled with strong winds.
• Heavy rainfall forecast to cause flash flooding of rivers.
• Forecast flooding from rivers.

• Actual flooding where the conditions pose a significant risk to life and/or widespread disruption to communities.
• On-site observations from flooded locations.
• A breach in defences or failure of a tidal surge barrier or dam that is likely to cause significant risk to life.
• Discussions with partners

• Flooding of fields, recreation land and car parks.
• Flooding of minor roads.
• Flooding of farmland.
• Spray or wave overtopping on the coast.

• Flooding of homes and businesses.
• Flooding of rail infrastructure.
• Flooding to roads with major impacts.
• Significant waves and spray on the coast.
• Extensive flood plain inundation (including caravan parks or campsites).
• Flooding of major tourist/recreational attractions.

• Deep and fast flowing water.
• Debris in the water causing danger.
• Potential or observed collapse of buildings and structures.
• Communities isolated by flood waters.
• Critical infrastructure for communities disabled.
• Large number of evacuees.
• Military support.