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5 day flood risk for Wales

The flood risk summary below was last updated at 10:30am, on Sunday 8 Feb 2026.Refresh
Summary
Local inland flooding is probable across South Wales on Monday, and possible more widely until Wednesday. Land, roads and properties could flood and there could be travel disruption.
5 day flood risk for Wales is usually updated at 10:30am each day and more frequently when there is medium or high flood risk.
Last updated 10:30am 8 February 2026.Refresh
Local inland flooding is probable across South Wales on Monday, and possible more widely until Wednesday. Land, roads and properties could flood and there could be travel disruption.
5 day flood risk for Wales is usually updated at 10:30am each day and more frequently when there is medium or high flood risk.
Sunday
8 February
Monday
9 February
Tuesday
10 February
Wednesday
11 February
Thursday
12 February
Sunday
08 February 2026
  • Very Low
  • No immediate action required.
Monday
09 February 2026
  • Low
  • Flooding is possible, be aware.
  • Blaenau Gwent
  • Bridgend
  • Caerphilly
  • Cardiff
  • Carmarthenshire
  • Merthyr Tydfil
  • Monmouthshire
  • Neath Port Talbot
  • Newport
  • Pembrokeshire
  • Powys
  • Rhondda Cynon Taff
  • Swansea
  • Torfaen
  • Vale of Glamorgan
  • Very Low
  • No immediate action required.
Tuesday
10 February 2026
  • Very Low
  • No immediate action required.
Wednesday
11 February 2026
  • Very Low
  • No immediate action required.
Thursday
12 February 2026
  • Very Low
  • No immediate action required.
Local Authorities not listed above are at very low risk.
Key
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
High Risk

Significant risk to life - take action

  • Remain extra vigilant and check the latest weather forecast.
  • Avoid all non-essential travel.
  • Follow advice given by authorities under all circumstances and be prepared to take emergency action.
  • Check our live flood warning map or call Floodline 0345 988 1188 for the latest flooding information.
Medium Risk

Flooding is expected - be prepared

  • Remain vigilant and check the latest weather forecast.
  • Consider re-scheduling your journey. Don’t drive or walk through flood water.
  • Think about preparing for flooding and take precautions where possible.
  • Review your flood plan and start taking action.
  • Check our flood warning pages or call Floodline 0345 988 1188 for the latest flooding information.
Low Risk

Flooding is possible - be aware

  • Remain alert and check the latest weather forecast for up to date weather information.
  • Be aware of conditions and drive accordingly.
  • Check if our free flood warning service is available for your area.
  • Review your flood plan and start taking action.
  • Check our flood warning pages or call Floodline 0345 988 1188 for the latest flooding information.
Very Low Risk

Flooding is very unlikely

What to do before, during and after a flood

You can also:

Other ways to get flood warning information

To report flooding or hear current flood warnings in force call the 24-hour Floodline service on:

Telephone: 0345 988 1188
Type talk: 0345 602 6340 (for the hard of hearing) Information on call charges
Flood information for England, Northern Ireland and Scotland
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