UK Flood Warnings Screensaver
The UK Flood Warnings screensaver shows the flood alerts and warnings actually in force in England, from the key-less Environment Agency API. Most of the time the list is empty and the board says so plainly rather than looking broken. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
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Press ESC to leave fullscreen. Settings are saved in your browser only.
How the UK Flood Warnings screensaver works
The saver reads the Environment Agency directly in your browser — no key and no account.
The flood alerts and warnings actually in force in England, from the key-less Environment Agency API.
It refreshes on a schedule, so what you see stays current.
Colours can be changed in settings; nothing is stored beyond your own browser.
Flood alerts and warnings in England
The Environment Agency publishes England’s flood alerts and warnings, and its flood-monitoring API is open data under the Open Government Licence. The service uses graded terms. A flood alert means flooding is possible and people should be prepared. A flood warning means flooding is expected and immediate action is required. A severe flood warning means danger to life. When a warning is no longer needed its level is set to “no longer in force” and it is removed about a day later.
Each message is tied to a flood area, which can be tidal or fluvial, and carries a severity level, a description, and timestamps for when it was raised and when its message or severity last changed. Alerts are the earliest and lowest level, issued when flooding is only possible, so a dry week can leave the live list short or empty, and a long list typically follows heavy rain or a storm surge.
The data covers England only; Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own flood services. The board is a display, not a safety service. For decisions about a specific place, the official GOV.UK flood service gives time-critical updates and advice.
A worked example
The flood alerts and warnings actually in force in England, from the key-less Environment Agency API. Most of the time the list is empty and the board says so plainly rather than looking broken.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Data comes straight from the Environment Agency in your browser.
- Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from the Environment Agency and is refreshed on a schedule.
- Why is it usually empty?
- Because most days there are no flood warnings in force in England, which is the good outcome. The board says NO WARNINGS IN FORCE rather than looking broken.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This source is fully key-less.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.
- What is the difference between an alert and a warning?
- A flood alert means flooding is possible and you should be prepared. A flood warning means flooding is expected and immediate action is required. A severe flood warning means danger to life.
- Does the board include Scotland and Wales?
- No. The feed comes from the Environment Agency, which covers England. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have separate flood services.
- Should I rely on this for flood safety?
- No. It is a passive display. For your own area, use the official GOV.UK flood information service and follow its guidance.