FAQs

The Environment Agency's flood warning service is nearly 30 years old and the system at its core now needs to be replaced. All digital systems require ongoing investment and improvements to ensure they remain secure and resilient. While the existing service has performed exceptionally well, a significant rebuild in 2024 will help meet future flooding challenges.

The private beta 'Get Flood Warning' service is a test version of the Environment Agency's new flood warning service, being trialled before its wider public launch in late summer 2025. Participants will register for warnings, receive test alerts, and provide feedback on their experience.

Anyone who lives in a flood risk area or is interested in receiving warnings for a flood risk location or property can take part. You do not need to be registered with the existing flood warning service. We welcome participation from a range of people across England, including individuals, businesses and those who require extra support to use digital services. If you do not know if you are at risk of flooding from rivers and the see, the please visit our Check your long term flood risk(External link)(External link) service.  

To use the online service, you need access to a device such as a computer, smartphone or tablet to register and receive warnings.

No, the test, private beta service is separate from the current live flood warning service. If you're already registered to receive flood warnings with the current service, you'll continue to receive them as normal, throughout the trial.

The service will be available for testing for approximately three months, starting mid to late February 2024. Once you’ve filled in the Expression of Interest (link on right) we will email you when it's time to start.

Please wait for us to contact you between February and April with instructions and a registration link.