Scottish Flood Forecast
Last updated on 21/01/2026 at 18:03
Summary
Persistent and heavy rain on Thursday will result in significant river flooding in parts of Tayside, Angus and Aberdeenshire. Elsewhere in the northeast of Scotland from Wednesday to Friday some significant river flooding is still possible. On Wednesday, strong winds and high waves along the east coast of the country could also cause isolated spray and wave overtopping which may impact low-lying land and roads.
Wednesday
21 January 2026
Thursday
22 January 2026
Friday
23 January 2026
Flood impacts
Yellow: Possible impacts are:
- Flooding affecting parts of communities
- Danger to life and damage to buildings
- Disruption to infrastructure
Amber: Likely impacts are:
- Flooding affecting parts of communities
- Danger to life and damage to buildings
- Disruption to infrastructure
Yellow: Possible impacts are:
- Flooding affecting parts of communities
- Danger to life and damage to buildings
- Disruption to infrastructure
Yellow: Possible impacts are:
- Flooding affecting parts of communities
- Danger to life and damage to buildings
- Disruption to infrastructure
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