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Flooding Outlook: Tuesday 11 April 2023

11 April 2023

Ruth Ellis, Flood Duty Manager for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), said: “A period of unsettled weather is expected on Tuesday 11 April, with strong winds and heavy rain forecast in southwest Scotland. “The main areas of concern are Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire and Arran and western parts of the Borders

Flooding Outlook: Wednesday 22 March 2023

22 March 2023

Vincent Fitzsimons, Flood Duty Manager for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), said: “The risk of flooding for coastal areas in Scotland is expected to continue over the coming days due to large waves and strong winds, combined with storm surge and high spring tides. More than 40 Regional Flood Alerts and Local Flood Warnings

Flooding Outlook - Tuesday 21 March 2023

21 March 2023

Vincent Fitzsimons, Flood Duty Manager for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA),said:“SEPA has issued over 30 Regional Flood Alerts and Local Flood Warnings, focused around the west coast, northern coastline and islands over the coming days. Impacts are expected to be localised and around high tides.

Flooding outlook – Tuesday 10 January 2023

10 January 2023

Mark Franklin, Flood Duty Manager for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said: “A period of heavy rain is forecast for much of Scotland throughout Tuesday. “With already saturated ground, there is the potential for localised river and surface water impacts in the west and south west Scotland into Wednesday morning.

SEPA encourages sign ups for Floodline as unsettled weather continues - Friday 6 January 2023

06 January 2023

Mark Franklin, Flood Duty Manager for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said: “As unsettled weather continues to move across Scotland, a period of heavy rain on Friday evening into Saturday morning across south west Scotland could bring some localised impacts from surface water and small water courses.

Fish kill, Gartmorn Dam

05 January 2023

A spokesperson for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said: “We have received a number of reports from members of the public regarding dead fish in a pond at Gartmorn Dam, near Fishcross. “A SEPA officer attended to investigate on Thursday 22 December and again on Sunday 1 January and no pollution was identified.

Flooding Outlook - Thursday 5 January 2023

05 January 2023

Sign up for SEPA’s free Floodline message service by calling 0345 988 1188 or by clicking Home - Floodline Scotland - Be prepared for flooding SEPA’s three-day flood forecast is available at scottishfloodforecast.sepa.org.uk High winds, heavy rain and snow melt on Thursday, 5 January, into Friday, 6 January

Flooding Outlook - Monday 2 January 2023

02 January 2023

Week of unsettled weather as SEPA warns of surface water flooding Scotland is set for a week of unsettled weather as the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scotland’s flood forecasting and warning authority, is advising Scots and visitors to Scotland to keep updated, be mindful of potential disruption, and plan ahead for any travel

Flooding Outlook: Sunday 1st January 2023

01 January 2023

Steer clear of receding flood water this New Year The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is reminding Scots and visitors to Scotland to steer clear of receding flood water this New Year as the country continues to clear up from Friday’s flooding event. Across Friday (30th December)

Flooding Outlook: Saturday 31st December 2022

31 December 2022

Steer clear of flood water this Hogmanay and New Year The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) joins emergency responder partners in urging Scots and visitors to Scotland to steer clear of flood water this New Year as the country clears up from a significant flooding event. Across Friday (30th December)