Flood alert for Lower River Wear
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Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the evening of 12 March 2026 and levels will remain high overnight.
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Lower River Wear from Escomb to Sunderland including the Rivers Browney, Cong Burn and Lumley Park Burn.
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