Weather conditions have stabilised, but the Environment Agency says river flooding remains likely in parts of England following Storm Claudia. Met Office rain and wind warnings have expired; however minor impacts are still expected on Saturday 15 November, with residual flooding on some larger rivers likely to continue through to Tuesday 18 November. As of 11:55 on Saturday 15 November 2025, there were 58 Flood Warnings and 150 Flood Alerts in force. The Environment Agency has recorded 20 flooded properties to date, while more than 12,000 properties have been protected by existing defences and operational interventions.
Environment Agency teams remain on the ground to clear trash screens, inspect assets and deploy temporary barriers where needed. Floods Minister Emma Hardy said the risk persists and confirmed joint work with local authorities and emergency services. Public safety guidance remains unchanged: avoid driving through flood water. Even 30cm of fast‑flowing water can move a car and shallow moving water can knock people off their feet.
For clarity on the alerting system: a Flood Alert means flooding is possible; a Flood Warning means flooding is expected and people should act immediately; a Severe Flood Warning signals danger to life and severe disruption. Typical lead times are two to twelve hours for Flood Alerts and 30 minutes to two hours for Flood Warnings, subject to local conditions.
To check the live picture, the GOV.UK Check for flooding service provides current warnings and alerts, river, sea, groundwater and rainfall levels, plus a five‑day flood forecast. It is the reference point for travel and local planning decisions during high‑risk periods. Anyone can register free of charge for the Environment Agency’s Get flood warnings service to receive warnings by phone, text or email. The service does not cover surface water flooding, which is managed by local councils. Floodline advisers are available 24/7 on 0345 988 1188. Operational data behind the warnings updates frequently. The Environment Agency’s flood‑monitoring API refreshes current warnings roughly every 15 minutes, which is reflected in the live service numbers.
Hydrology lags weather. The Environment Agency notes river levels can remain high for several days after heavy rain, and surface water takes time to drain. With accumulations from Storm Claudia, minor impacts are likely across large areas and residual flooding on some larger rivers could persist through Tuesday 18 November.
For organisations and responders, the professional Get flood warnings service supports multi‑site management, tailored contacts and location lists for Category 1 and Category 2 responders and large businesses. It can be aligned with existing duty rotas to ensure continuity across shifts. Where control rooms need direct data feeds, the flood‑monitoring platform exposes structured endpoints for current warnings, enabling local dashboards and filtering by area or severity.
If a Flood Warning is issued, act promptly: move people, pets and valuables to safe locations, turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe, and use any property protection you have in place. Continue to monitor official updates until the warning is lifted. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. As a rule of thumb, 30cm of fast‑moving water can move a car; hazards may be hidden under the surface.
The Environment Agency continues to monitor forecasts and water levels nationally. The public are advised to check the live service before travelling and to follow @EnvAgency on X for updates as conditions change.