The Flood Hub
@thefloodhub.bsky.social
Supporting communities across the North West to manage flood and coastal erosion risk.
Visit out website for more flood resilience information: https://thefloodhub.co.uk/
Visit out website for more flood resilience information: https://thefloodhub.co.uk/
There are currently 10 #flood alerts and 1 flood warning in place across the #NorthWest💧⚠️.
To view the latest flood alerts and warnings, click here🔗https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/
If a flood is expected, check out The Flood Hub here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
#StormClaudia
To view the latest flood alerts and warnings, click here🔗https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/
If a flood is expected, check out The Flood Hub here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
#StormClaudia
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
There are currently 10 #flood alerts and 1 flood warning in place across the #NorthWest💧⚠️.
To view the latest flood alerts and warnings, click here🔗https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/
If a flood is expected, check out The Flood Hub here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
#StormClaudia
To view the latest flood alerts and warnings, click here🔗https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/
If a flood is expected, check out The Flood Hub here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
#StormClaudia
⚠️ Flood Warnings & Alerts – Cumbria
3 flood warnings in place: River Eden at Carlisle, Warwick Holmes, and Keswick Campsite.
3 flood warnings in place: River Eden at Carlisle, Warwick Holmes, and Keswick Campsite.
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
⚠️ Flood Warnings & Alerts – Cumbria
3 flood warnings in place: River Eden at Carlisle, Warwick Holmes, and Keswick Campsite.
3 flood warnings in place: River Eden at Carlisle, Warwick Holmes, and Keswick Campsite.
⚠️ #StormClaudia is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the UK today, with weather warnings in place.
#Rain is expected across England and Wales and there are #flood alerts and warnings across the North West.
#Rain is expected across England and Wales and there are #flood alerts and warnings across the North West.
November 14, 2025 at 8:14 AM
⚠️ #StormClaudia is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the UK today, with weather warnings in place.
#Rain is expected across England and Wales and there are #flood alerts and warnings across the North West.
#Rain is expected across England and Wales and there are #flood alerts and warnings across the North West.
⚠️ Surface water flooding – #Cumbria 🌧️
Heavy rain has caused flooding on roads. Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journeys. 🚗
#FloodAware #SurfaceWater #DriveSafely
Heavy rain has caused flooding on roads. Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journeys. 🚗
#FloodAware #SurfaceWater #DriveSafely
November 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
⚠️ Surface water flooding – #Cumbria 🌧️
Heavy rain has caused flooding on roads. Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journeys. 🚗
#FloodAware #SurfaceWater #DriveSafely
Heavy rain has caused flooding on roads. Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journeys. 🚗
#FloodAware #SurfaceWater #DriveSafely
⚠️ Flood Alerts & Warnings – Cumbria & Lancashire ⚠️
There are 20 flood alerts and 10 flood warnings in the North West.
The #M6 is closed between #J41 and #J42, and train services from West Cumbria to #Carlisle are cancelled due to flooding. 🚗🚆💧
#FloodAware #FloodWarning #FloodAlert
There are 20 flood alerts and 10 flood warnings in the North West.
The #M6 is closed between #J41 and #J42, and train services from West Cumbria to #Carlisle are cancelled due to flooding. 🚗🚆💧
#FloodAware #FloodWarning #FloodAlert
November 13, 2025 at 7:34 AM
⚠️ Flood Alerts & Warnings – Cumbria & Lancashire ⚠️
There are 20 flood alerts and 10 flood warnings in the North West.
The #M6 is closed between #J41 and #J42, and train services from West Cumbria to #Carlisle are cancelled due to flooding. 🚗🚆💧
#FloodAware #FloodWarning #FloodAlert
There are 20 flood alerts and 10 flood warnings in the North West.
The #M6 is closed between #J41 and #J42, and train services from West Cumbria to #Carlisle are cancelled due to flooding. 🚗🚆💧
#FloodAware #FloodWarning #FloodAlert
⚠️ Yellow Rain Warning ⚠️
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for parts of northern England from 00:00–11:00 today.
Persistent and at times heavy rain could cause some disruption this morning. 🌧️
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for parts of northern England from 00:00–11:00 today.
Persistent and at times heavy rain could cause some disruption this morning. 🌧️
November 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
⚠️ Yellow Rain Warning ⚠️
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for parts of northern England from 00:00–11:00 today.
Persistent and at times heavy rain could cause some disruption this morning. 🌧️
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for parts of northern England from 00:00–11:00 today.
Persistent and at times heavy rain could cause some disruption this morning. 🌧️
🌊 6.3 million properties in England are at risk of #flooding, yet around two-thirds of people don’t fully understand their flood risk.
Flooding isn’t just rivers or coastlines, it can affect anyone, anywhere. Stay informed and protect your home!
Flooding isn’t just rivers or coastlines, it can affect anyone, anywhere. Stay informed and protect your home!
November 12, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🌊 6.3 million properties in England are at risk of #flooding, yet around two-thirds of people don’t fully understand their flood risk.
Flooding isn’t just rivers or coastlines, it can affect anyone, anywhere. Stay informed and protect your home!
Flooding isn’t just rivers or coastlines, it can affect anyone, anywhere. Stay informed and protect your home!
💧The average roof collects 24,000 litres of water a year, that can fill a #waterbutt 150 times❕
Installing #waterbutts on your drainpipes can minimise the amount of #rainwater falling on hard surfaces & overloading main drains❕💧
Find out more on our SuDS page here: thefloodhub.co.uk/suds/
Installing #waterbutts on your drainpipes can minimise the amount of #rainwater falling on hard surfaces & overloading main drains❕💧
Find out more on our SuDS page here: thefloodhub.co.uk/suds/
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
💧The average roof collects 24,000 litres of water a year, that can fill a #waterbutt 150 times❕
Installing #waterbutts on your drainpipes can minimise the amount of #rainwater falling on hard surfaces & overloading main drains❕💧
Find out more on our SuDS page here: thefloodhub.co.uk/suds/
Installing #waterbutts on your drainpipes can minimise the amount of #rainwater falling on hard surfaces & overloading main drains❕💧
Find out more on our SuDS page here: thefloodhub.co.uk/suds/
💧 #FloodFactFriday💧
Remember, remember, the 5th of November. Bonfire Night 2025 was the mildest bonfire night on record!
Did you know every 1°C increase in atmospheric temperature allows the air to hold 7% more moisture?🌡️💧
Remember, remember, the 5th of November. Bonfire Night 2025 was the mildest bonfire night on record!
Did you know every 1°C increase in atmospheric temperature allows the air to hold 7% more moisture?🌡️💧
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
💧 #FloodFactFriday💧
Remember, remember, the 5th of November. Bonfire Night 2025 was the mildest bonfire night on record!
Did you know every 1°C increase in atmospheric temperature allows the air to hold 7% more moisture?🌡️💧
Remember, remember, the 5th of November. Bonfire Night 2025 was the mildest bonfire night on record!
Did you know every 1°C increase in atmospheric temperature allows the air to hold 7% more moisture?🌡️💧
⚠️ There are 10 flood alerts & 1 flood warning❗
High tides along our coast are bringing an increased risk of coastal flooding🌊
Stay up to date by signing up to the @envagency.bsky.social flood alerts👉 www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
Find out more about #coastal #flooding🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/coastal-floo...
High tides along our coast are bringing an increased risk of coastal flooding🌊
Stay up to date by signing up to the @envagency.bsky.social flood alerts👉 www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
Find out more about #coastal #flooding🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/coastal-floo...
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
⚠️ There are 10 flood alerts & 1 flood warning❗
High tides along our coast are bringing an increased risk of coastal flooding🌊
Stay up to date by signing up to the @envagency.bsky.social flood alerts👉 www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
Find out more about #coastal #flooding🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/coastal-floo...
High tides along our coast are bringing an increased risk of coastal flooding🌊
Stay up to date by signing up to the @envagency.bsky.social flood alerts👉 www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
Find out more about #coastal #flooding🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/coastal-floo...
🗑️Have you seen any blocked trash screens recently?
Trash screens can get blocked with sticks and branches, fallen leaves and litter🌳🪵
Any blockages must be reported the relevant #RiskManagementAuthority (RMA) ☎️
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Trash screens can get blocked with sticks and branches, fallen leaves and litter🌳🪵
Any blockages must be reported the relevant #RiskManagementAuthority (RMA) ☎️
👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
November 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🗑️Have you seen any blocked trash screens recently?
Trash screens can get blocked with sticks and branches, fallen leaves and litter🌳🪵
Any blockages must be reported the relevant #RiskManagementAuthority (RMA) ☎️
👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
Trash screens can get blocked with sticks and branches, fallen leaves and litter🌳🪵
Any blockages must be reported the relevant #RiskManagementAuthority (RMA) ☎️
👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
🎉The Flood Hub has been live for 7 years! We are grateful for your support as we continue to provide the North West with #flood resilience advice💧
➡️https://thefloodhub.co.uk
➡️https://thefloodhub.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM
🎉The Flood Hub has been live for 7 years! We are grateful for your support as we continue to provide the North West with #flood resilience advice💧
➡️https://thefloodhub.co.uk
➡️https://thefloodhub.co.uk
There are now 19 ⚠️Flood Alerts and 🚨8 Flood Warnings across the North West with the majority in Cumbria as heavy rain continues.
➡️ For information on Flood Safety: 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/flood-safety/
➡️ For information on Flood Safety: 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/flood-safety/
November 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
There are now 19 ⚠️Flood Alerts and 🚨8 Flood Warnings across the North West with the majority in Cumbria as heavy rain continues.
➡️ For information on Flood Safety: 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/flood-safety/
➡️ For information on Flood Safety: 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/flood-safety/
❗Many of this mornings #flood alerts have been upgraded to a flood #warning❗ There are
⚠️17 flood alerts &
⚠️❗11 flood warnings
📄Have you actioned the steps in your flood plan?
Find our quick actions to take here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
⚠️17 flood alerts &
⚠️❗11 flood warnings
📄Have you actioned the steps in your flood plan?
Find our quick actions to take here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
November 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
❗Many of this mornings #flood alerts have been upgraded to a flood #warning❗ There are
⚠️17 flood alerts &
⚠️❗11 flood warnings
📄Have you actioned the steps in your flood plan?
Find our quick actions to take here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
⚠️17 flood alerts &
⚠️❗11 flood warnings
📄Have you actioned the steps in your flood plan?
Find our quick actions to take here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
🚗Driving through floodwater should be avoided, but if your journey is essential be aware of the dangers‼️
🏡Flooding to nearby houses from bow waves.
🚗Damage to your car not just from water intake but also hidden dangers e.g. raised manhole covers
🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
🏡Flooding to nearby houses from bow waves.
🚗Damage to your car not just from water intake but also hidden dangers e.g. raised manhole covers
🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
November 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🚗Driving through floodwater should be avoided, but if your journey is essential be aware of the dangers‼️
🏡Flooding to nearby houses from bow waves.
🚗Damage to your car not just from water intake but also hidden dangers e.g. raised manhole covers
🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
🏡Flooding to nearby houses from bow waves.
🚗Damage to your car not just from water intake but also hidden dangers e.g. raised manhole covers
🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
⚠️❗There are 6 #flood warnings issued across #Cumbria along the rivers:
- River #Eden
- River #Cocker
- River #Ehen
- River #Greta
🌧️There is a @metoffice.gov.uk weather warning still in place until 11:00.
Here are some quick actions if flooding is expected🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
- River #Eden
- River #Cocker
- River #Ehen
- River #Greta
🌧️There is a @metoffice.gov.uk weather warning still in place until 11:00.
Here are some quick actions if flooding is expected🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
November 4, 2025 at 9:40 AM
⚠️❗There are 6 #flood warnings issued across #Cumbria along the rivers:
- River #Eden
- River #Cocker
- River #Ehen
- River #Greta
🌧️There is a @metoffice.gov.uk weather warning still in place until 11:00.
Here are some quick actions if flooding is expected🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
- River #Eden
- River #Cocker
- River #Ehen
- River #Greta
🌧️There is a @metoffice.gov.uk weather warning still in place until 11:00.
Here are some quick actions if flooding is expected🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
⚠️There are 21 #flood alerts and 2 flood warnings across #Cumbria & #Lancashire
🌊River levels remain high.
Have you signed up to receive flood alerts and warnings?
🔗 www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
Check out our quick actions if flooding is expected here➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
🌊River levels remain high.
Have you signed up to receive flood alerts and warnings?
🔗 www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
Check out our quick actions if flooding is expected here➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
November 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
⚠️There are 21 #flood alerts and 2 flood warnings across #Cumbria & #Lancashire
🌊River levels remain high.
Have you signed up to receive flood alerts and warnings?
🔗 www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
Check out our quick actions if flooding is expected here➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
🌊River levels remain high.
Have you signed up to receive flood alerts and warnings?
🔗 www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
Check out our quick actions if flooding is expected here➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
There is a @metoffice.gov.uk Weather Warning in place covering much of #Cumbria.
The warning is in place through Tuesday early morning from 00:00 until 11:00.
🚌🚗Disruption to bus and train services, with possible road flooding and spray.
🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
The warning is in place through Tuesday early morning from 00:00 until 11:00.
🚌🚗Disruption to bus and train services, with possible road flooding and spray.
🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
November 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
There is a @metoffice.gov.uk Weather Warning in place covering much of #Cumbria.
The warning is in place through Tuesday early morning from 00:00 until 11:00.
🚌🚗Disruption to bus and train services, with possible road flooding and spray.
🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
The warning is in place through Tuesday early morning from 00:00 until 11:00.
🚌🚗Disruption to bus and train services, with possible road flooding and spray.
🔗 weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...
⚠️ There are 13 flood alerts and 1 flood warning issued across the North West
🌊Many river levels have been rising overnight and into this morning.
❗Remember, you should never drive through floodwater.
You can check your risk here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk/
🌊Many river levels have been rising overnight and into this morning.
❗Remember, you should never drive through floodwater.
You can check your risk here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk/
November 3, 2025 at 8:38 AM
⚠️ There are 13 flood alerts and 1 flood warning issued across the North West
🌊Many river levels have been rising overnight and into this morning.
❗Remember, you should never drive through floodwater.
You can check your risk here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk/
🌊Many river levels have been rising overnight and into this morning.
❗Remember, you should never drive through floodwater.
You can check your risk here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk/
💧 #FloodFactFriday
Did you know? Since April, United Utilities cleared 14,000+ blockages, 60% could’ve been avoided! 🚫
Only flush the 3 Ps: Pee, Poo & Paper
Bin cooled fats, oils & grease, don’t pour them down the sink!
Did you know? Since April, United Utilities cleared 14,000+ blockages, 60% could’ve been avoided! 🚫
Only flush the 3 Ps: Pee, Poo & Paper
Bin cooled fats, oils & grease, don’t pour them down the sink!
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
💧 #FloodFactFriday
Did you know? Since April, United Utilities cleared 14,000+ blockages, 60% could’ve been avoided! 🚫
Only flush the 3 Ps: Pee, Poo & Paper
Bin cooled fats, oils & grease, don’t pour them down the sink!
Did you know? Since April, United Utilities cleared 14,000+ blockages, 60% could’ve been avoided! 🚫
Only flush the 3 Ps: Pee, Poo & Paper
Bin cooled fats, oils & grease, don’t pour them down the sink!
🌡️ #ClimateChange is the long-term shift in global temperatures and weather patterns caused mainly by human activity, especially the increased burning of fossil fuels since the Industrial Revolution. This releases #GreenhouseGases that trap heat in the atmosphere, thus driving rapid changes.
October 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🌡️ #ClimateChange is the long-term shift in global temperatures and weather patterns caused mainly by human activity, especially the increased burning of fossil fuels since the Industrial Revolution. This releases #GreenhouseGases that trap heat in the atmosphere, thus driving rapid changes.
In the UK, there isn’t one single organisation responsible for managing #floodrisk, it takes a collaborative approach! 🤝
#FloodRiskManagement involves a range of partners working together, including the Environment Agency, local authorities, water companies and emergency services.
#FloodRiskManagement involves a range of partners working together, including the Environment Agency, local authorities, water companies and emergency services.
October 31, 2025 at 9:59 AM
In the UK, there isn’t one single organisation responsible for managing #floodrisk, it takes a collaborative approach! 🤝
#FloodRiskManagement involves a range of partners working together, including the Environment Agency, local authorities, water companies and emergency services.
#FloodRiskManagement involves a range of partners working together, including the Environment Agency, local authorities, water companies and emergency services.
#PropertyFloodResilience (#PFR) involves measures you can take to reduce the impact of #flooding on your home 💧. This can include things like flood doors, barriers and raised electrics.
October 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
#PropertyFloodResilience (#PFR) involves measures you can take to reduce the impact of #flooding on your home 💧. This can include things like flood doors, barriers and raised electrics.
🚗💧 Intense showers can make for tricky driving conditions and even cause localised flooding.
If you’re out in heavy rain:
🌧️ Slow down
💡 Use headlights
💧 Avoid driving through flood water
More tips here 👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
If you’re out in heavy rain:
🌧️ Slow down
💡 Use headlights
💧 Avoid driving through flood water
More tips here 👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
October 30, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🚗💧 Intense showers can make for tricky driving conditions and even cause localised flooding.
If you’re out in heavy rain:
🌧️ Slow down
💡 Use headlights
💧 Avoid driving through flood water
More tips here 👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
If you’re out in heavy rain:
🌧️ Slow down
💡 Use headlights
💧 Avoid driving through flood water
More tips here 👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
Cooking fats, oils, food scraps, and even wet wipes can build up in drains and pipes, leading to blockages and sewer flooding in homes and gardens. 🚫💧
🧻 Remember to only flush the 3 Ps: Pee, Poo, and Paper, and always bin cooled fats, oils and grease instead of washing them down the sink.
🧻 Remember to only flush the 3 Ps: Pee, Poo, and Paper, and always bin cooled fats, oils and grease instead of washing them down the sink.
October 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Cooking fats, oils, food scraps, and even wet wipes can build up in drains and pipes, leading to blockages and sewer flooding in homes and gardens. 🚫💧
🧻 Remember to only flush the 3 Ps: Pee, Poo, and Paper, and always bin cooled fats, oils and grease instead of washing them down the sink.
🧻 Remember to only flush the 3 Ps: Pee, Poo, and Paper, and always bin cooled fats, oils and grease instead of washing them down the sink.