Flood alert for Lower River Wear
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Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from the early hours of 20 August 2026 from 05:00AM onwards.
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected overnight.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 20 August 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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