Warning Codes No further flooding is Flooding is possible. Flooding is expected. Immediate What it means Severe flooding. Danger to life. currently expected for your Be prepared action required area. When a Flood Warning or When it is Two hours to two days in Half an hour to one day in advance of When flooding poses a significant risk to life or Severe Flood Warning is no used advance of flooding flooding significant disruption to communities longer in force Deep and fast flowing water Flooding of and businesses Debris in the causing danger. No new impacts expected Flooding on fields, recreation Flooding of rail infrastructure Potential or observed collapse of buildings and from flooding, however there Impacts likely land and car Flooding of with major impacts structures still may be to be seen Flooding of roads and Extensive flood plain inundation Communities isolated by flood waters flooded properties farmland (including caravan parks or campsites) Critical infrastructure for communities disabled or damaged infrastructure Large number of evacuees Be prepared to act on your Protect yourself, your family and help flood plan. others. Prepare a flood kit of Stay in a safe place with a means of escape. Be careful. Flood water may Move family, pets and valuables to a essential items. Be ready should you need to evacuate from still be around for several safe place. Recommended walking, cycling or your home. days and be contaminated. Turn off gas, electricity and water actions driving through floodwater. Cooperate with the emergency services. If you have been flooded, supplies if safe to do so. Farmers should consider Call 999 if you are in immediate danger ring your insurance company Put flood protection equipment in place. moving livestock and Call Floodline for up to date information. as soon as possible. If you are caught in a flash flood, get to equipment away from areas higher ground. likely to flood.
What it means Flooding is possible. Be prepared Flooding is expected. Immediate action required Severe flooding. Danger to life. No further flooding is currently expected for your area. When it is used Two hours to two days in advance of flooding Half an hour to one day in advance of flooding When flooding poses a significant risk to life or significant disruption to communities When a Flood Warning or Severe Flood Warning is no longer in force Impacts likely to be seen Flooding on fields, recreation land and car Flooding of roads and farmland Flooding of and businesses Flooding of rail infrastructure Flooding of with major impacts Extensive flood plain inundation (including caravan parks or campsites) Deep and fast flowing water Debris in the causing danger. Potential or observed collapse of buildings and structures Communities isolated by flood waters Critical infrastructure for communities disabled Large number of evacuees No new impacts expected from flooding, however there still may be flooded properties or damaged infrastructure Recommended actions Be prepared to act on your flood plan. Prepare a flood kit of essential items. walking, cycling or driving through floodwater. Farmers should consider moving livestock and equipment away from areas likely to flood. Protect yourself, your family and help others. Move family, pets and valuables to a safe place. Turn off gas, electricity and water supplies if safe to do so. Put flood protection equipment in place. If you are caught in a flash flood, get to higher ground. Stay in a safe place with a means of escape. Be ready should you need to evacuate from your home. Cooperate with the emergency services. Call 999 if you are in immediate danger Call Floodline for up to date information. Be careful. Flood water may still be around for several days and be contaminated. If you have been flooded, ring your insurance company as soon as possible. Warning Codes
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