PLEASE NOTE: This record has been Retired and is no longer updated. This data service has been superseded by other flood forecasting data services which are available from the DEFRA Data Services Platform: https://environment.data.gov.uk/
The flood risk forecast is produced by the Flood Forecasting Centre (FFC) for publication on the Environment Agency’s website on a daily basis www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/125305.aspx). It is issued more frequently when serious flooding is forecast.
It provides the indication of the potential for flooding for three days: the day on which it is issued and the subsequent two days ahead. The forecast highlights flood risk on a county by county basis and includes a short commentary on the situation. It covers flooding from rivers, the sea, surface water and groundwater for England and Wales. Attribution statement: © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2015. All rights reserved.