Scottish Flood Forecast
Last updated on 23/10/2026 at 10:52
Summary
Sustained and heavy rain is expected to affect parts eastern & central Scotland from Friday and through the weekend, with the greater risks around Fife, Edinburgh, the Lothians and Scottish Borders. There is currently a low chance of some significant river flooding impacts on Friday but forecast details remain uncertain and the situation is being closely monitored. There could be further moderate impacts due to rain and coastal flooding on Saturday and Sunday.
Friday
23 October 2026
Saturday
24 October 2026
Sunday
25 October 2026
Flood impacts
Yellow: Possible rivers impacts are:
- Flooding affecting parts of communities
- Danger to life and damage to buildings
- Disruption to infrastructure
Yellow: Possible rivers impacts are:
- Flooding affecting parts of communities
- Danger to life and damage to buildings
- Disruption to infrastructure
Yellow: Likely coastal impacts are:
- Localised flooding of land and roads
- Flooding affecting individual properties
- Disruption to travel
Yellow: Likely coastal impacts are:
- Localised flooding of land and roads
- Flooding affecting individual properties
- Disruption to travel
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