The Flood Warning Service Why do we need flood warnings?

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The Flood Warning Service

Why do we need flood warnings?

What types of Flooding can we warn for?

Flood Warning Codes Stay alert Stay vigilant Early precautions

Flood Warning Codes Flooding expected Take action Protect your property

Flood Warning Codes Significant risk to life Significant disruption to communities Protect yourselves

Flood Warning Codes Stay alert Stay vigilant Early precautions Flooding expected Take action Protect your property Significant risk to life Significant disruption to communities Protect yourselves

 Expected minor impact flooding  Does not apply to property River Tees River Wear River Gaunless River Tyne River Derwent River Blyth River Wansbeck River Coquet River Aln River Till River Rede

How can I receive Flood Warnings? Register on-line at agency.gov.ukwww.environment- agency.gov.uk Call Floodline on the local Environment Agency office agency.gov.uk agency.gov.uk Encourage the public to find out if they are at risk

Summary Warnings for river and sea flooding We do not have Flood Warnings for everywhere at risk There are 3 Flood Warning Codes: Flood Alert Flood Warning Severe Flood Warning

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