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Sign up to our free flood warnings service

We can't always stop the sea and rivers from flooding, but we can tell you when it's going to happen. Some 70 per cent of those who can sign up to receive Floodline Warnings Direct service still have not done so. If you're one of them, sign up now.

Full flood warnings

Floodline Warnings Direct is a free service that provides flood warnings direct to you by telephone, mobile, email, SMS text message and fax.

You can also sign up for Floodline Warnings Direct by calling Floodline on  0845 988 1188 or Typetalk 0845 602 6340.    Simple advice on what to do, before, during and after a flood is also available from Floodline.

Automatic flood warnings

From 15 February 2010, if you live in an area at risk from flooding from rivers or the sea, and are not currently registered for our free Floodline Warnings Direct service,  you may receive a letter informing you that you could receive a flood warning from us when a flood occurs.