Flooding Outlook - Sunday 14th December : UPDATE
Date published: 14 December 2025
With less rainfall than expected overnight last night SEPA has taken the decision to de-escalate our Amber Area of Concern for today.
David Morgan, SEPA’s Flood Duty Manager, said:
Whilst it was wet overnight across western and southern Scotland, rainfall totals were not as high as expected. This means that heavy and persistent rain forecast throughout the day today and overnight is less likely to be impactful. In partnership with the Met Office, we have therefore taken the decision to de-escalate our Amber Area of Concern for today.
There remains a risk that this weather is disruptive and more isolated flooding is still possible. This flooding may result in disruption to travel, flooding of low laying land and individual properties. The highest risk of flooding today and tomorrow is in Dumfriesshire and western Borders in response to rain this evening.
There are currently 10 Regional Flood Alerts and 4 Flood Warnings in force. Please stay up to date on SEPA's website and Social Media channels.
Notes to editors
People are encouraged to sign up to the Floodline service to receive free updates for where they live, or where they’re travelling through, directly to their phone.
People can also check flood updates for all the latest updates and have a look at the three day Scottish Flood Forecast to see what’s expected further ahead.
Stay safe
- Don’t walk through flood water – 15cm of fast flowing water could be enough to knock you off your feet and hazards can be hidden under the water.
- Drive with care, and do not travel through deep fast flowing water. It only takes 30cm of fast flowing water to move an average family sized car.
- Be extra careful if near the coast. Stay away from flooded promenades and crashing waves.
- Consider deploying flooding protection products if required.
Stay informed
- Follow @SEPAFlood on X for the latest flooding information.
- Check the Regional Flood Alerts and Local Flood Warnings for your area.
- Check your transport routes and check road conditions.
- Check Ready Scotland for advice on preparing for severe weather.
What’s the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning?
Regional Flood Alerts are early advice that flooding is possible across a wider geographical area. The purpose of the Alerts is to make people aware of the risk of flooding and be prepared. We normally issue them 12 to 24 hours in advance of the possibility of flooding.
Flood Warnings are more locally specific and are issued for areas where we have gauges to measure the exact water height. They are issued at shorter notice when we are more certain that a specific area will be affected.