Ruth Ellis

An improving weather picture means most regional Flood Alerts and local Flood Warnings will end over Sunday. Residual flood waters may still affect areas, and it's important to be careful around these to avoid hazards they may contain. More 👉 sepa.org.uk/floodupdates

A Severe Flood Warning has been issued for the River Nith in Dumfries. This is the highest level of flood risk and the impacts on people and property could be significant. Communities are urged to follow advice from emergency services. Stay up to date 👉 floodline.sepa.org.uk/floodu…

Our Flood Duty Manager has been keeping Scotland’s communities up to date with the latest information, appearing on radio and TV news across the day. BBC Reporting Scotland - bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b… BBC Radio Scotland - bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001gj…

Are you travelling ahead of Hogmanay? Plan ahead for your journey, you may be affected by today's flooding so take steps to be safe and prepared. If you're out walking be extra cautious, even around small watercourses. Check the latest flooding information floodline.sepa.org.uk/floodu…

5 Regional flood alerts in place. Heavy rain is expected, particularly across Dumfries & Galloway, southern Highlands, Argyll, Dundee & Angus & Tayside, with the potential for localised surface water flooding and minor flooding impacts. Stay up to date 👉 floodline.sepa.org.uk/floodu…

Persistent, heavy rain in the east this evening and tomorrow could lead to significant flooding from rivers and surface water, particularly around Aberdeenshire and Angus. Hazardous conditions also possible at the coast. Take care and stay up to date 👉 floodline.sepa.org.uk/floodu…

SEPA has issued a Flood Alert due to the potential for some heavy bursts of rain over night in the Borders. This may result in river and/or surface water flooding and could impact the morning rush hour. Keep up to date at 👉floodline.sepa.org.uk/floodu…

Find out whether flooding is likely to occur in Scotland up to three days in advance with the Scottish Flood Forecast. Check the latest information at scottishfloodforecast.sepa.o…

The impacts of flooding can be devastating. When Gail’s home flooded in 2008, she had to leave her home with her two cats and her handbag, nothing else. SEPA’s Floodline service provides advice and information to help you prepare for flooding. Sign up sepa.org.uk/signup/

Do you know how flood risk is managed across Scotland? Flood risk management plans explain how flood risk can be tackled in flood risk areas, to ensure the impact of flooding in those areas is reduced. View the plan for your area www2.sepa.org.uk/frmplans/

Minor impacts could be seen across the north of Scotland this weekend due to high tides, strong winds and surge. This may cause flooding to low-lying land and roads, with wave overtopping in some areas. Keep up to date with flood alerts and warnings 👉 sepa.org.uk/floodupdates

Large waves, strong winds & higher than normal tides can push water onto land, causing impacts such as flooding causeways, promenades, properties & roads. Take care by the coast, especially across the north of Scotland this weekend. Check the forecast 👉 scottishfloodforecast.sepa.o…

The daily 3-day Flood Forecast for today is now live. Find out if flooding is forecast in your area, what impacts it may have and what actions you can take in advance at scottishfloodforecast.sepa.o…

Flooding from rivers and surface water is likely in west and central Scotland today as heavy rain continues. This will cause difficult driving conditions and possibly localised flooding of properties.   Stay up to date with Flood Alerts and Warnings👉 floodline.sepa.org.uk/floodu…