Flood alert and flood warning messages
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Flood messages
Our flood warning service provides three types of messages that can help you prepare for flooding and take action. Find out what they mean and what you need to do when they are issued.
When you sign up, we will check your postcode to see what type of message(s) you can receive in your area.
| Message issued | What it means |
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Flood alert |
Flooding is possible. Be prepared.Flood alerts are issued for regional areas. When is it used?Between two hours and two days in advance of forecast flooding. What to do
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Flood warning |
Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.Flood warnings are only issued in local community areas where we monitor river and coastal flooding. When is it used?Three to six hours in advance of forecast flooding. What to do
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Severe flood warning |
Severe flooding expected. Danger to life.When is it used?When flooding will pose a significant risk to life. What to do
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