Hawick Flood Group

14/12/2025

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Yellow Warning rain - 14 December

The latest update from the Met Office issued at 10.30am indicates that the amber warning is no longer in place, but a yellow warning still remains across most of the Borders. As this is regarded as ‘business as usual’ the MACC was stood down at 11.00am.

An update has been issued to the public via SB Alert, details below.

Yellow weather warning for rain issued

The Amber weather warning for rain which was issued yesterday (14 December) by the Met office has been withdrawn. The Yellow warning still remains across most of the Borders.

Heavy and persistent rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption.

Yellow warning – Scottish Borders what to expect:

Warning in place from 10.30 Sunday to 03.00 am on Monday 15 December Warning area includes most of the Scottish Borders Risk of surface water and river flooding 20mm to 30mm of rain possible across the warning area 50mm over higher ground Strong south-westerly winds are also expected

Caution should be taken through the Ettrick Valley due to possible flooding and increased surface water on roads

13/12/2025

In response to the weather warnings below, please see a statement from our chair:

"Hawick Volunteer Flood Group will be monitoring this weather system very closely as it progresses throughout our area.

We will of course be on standby to support our community should it be necessary.

SBC emergency planning team will be liaising with myself throughout the day as a precaution and the flood group will endeavour to keep everyone updated .

Thank you

Stuart Marshall

Chair"

Amber weather warning for rain issued and wider yellow warning updated

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for rain for Sunday and updated wider yellow weather warnings for rain which run from this evening and through Monday.

Amber warning:

Warning in place from midnight Saturday night/Sunday morning to 11.59pm on SundayWarning area covers south western corner of Borders, including Ettrick, Craik, Teviothead and much of the A7 south of HawickUp to 70mm of rain likely across warning areaSome high ground could see as much as 130mm of rainStrong and gusty winds will exacerbate conditionsRisk of surface water and river floodingBe prepared for rain and floodingSee more details and amber warning area map on the Met Office website

Yellow warning - western Borders

A wider yellow weather for rain covers the western Scottish BordersWarning in place from 6pm Saturday to 9am on MondayWarning area includes Hawick and Newcastleton and Ettrick and Yarrow valleys40mm to 60mm of rain possible across this wider areaStrong winds possibleRisk of surface water and river floodingBe prepared for rain and floodingSee more details and yellow warning area map on the Met Office website

13/12/2025

⚠️⚠️ Weather warnings and Flood alerts are in force ⚠️⚠️

Heavy rain will lead to flooding and disruption over the coming days ⚠️

All the latest warning info can be found here: http://bit.ly/WxWarning

13/12/2025

⚠️⚠️ FLOOD ALERT issued for Scottish Borders.
Detail at https://floodline.sepa.org.uk/floodupdates/info/group-id/26713 or phone Floodline on 0345 988 1188 & use quick dial 23400.
For 3 day flood forecast and further advice & information visit www.sepa.org.uk or follow our X channel for updates. ⚠️⚠️

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are Scotland’s principal environmental regulator, protecting and improving Scotland’s environment.

22/02/2025

FLOOD ALERT UPDATE issued for Scottish Borders.
Detail at https://floodline.sepa.org.uk/floodupdates/info/group-id/26713 or phone Floodline on 0345 988 1188 and use quick dial 23400.
For the 3 day flood forecast and further advice and information visit www.sepa.org.uk or follow our X channel for regular updates.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are Scotland’s principal environmental regulator, protecting and improving Scotland’s environment.

23/01/2025

⚠️‼️Red warning of wind affecting Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders ‼️⚠️ - https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter #?date=2025-01-24&id=3a7bfa1b-f39e-4436-9b08-d8eb29d28fb0&referrer=rss

24/12/2024

Xmas message from our Chair, Councillor Marshall:

"Good morning members,

Just a wee email to say once more a huge thank you to you all for your support to the town during 2024.

Our flood defences may well be complete and with the forecast during the festive period looking in our favour there should be no real concerns to the town.

We will however remain committed to supporting the residents within the Crowbyers area as and when necessary, and of course anyone who may suffer localised flooding issues .

I intend to arrange a quick catch up of the group around early February

(If we aren't required before then).

Conor Price is intending coming along to the next meeting of Hawick Community Council in early January and will I'm sure provide a full update of the Scheme's progress so far.

Once again, a huge thank you to each and everyone of you for your commitment to the group during the past year and may I take this opportunity to wish both you and your families a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas.

See you all in 2025.

Best regards

Stuart

Chairman"

26/08/2024

FLOOD ALERT issued for Scottish Borders. Go to sepa.org.uk/floodupdates or call 0345 9881188 using quick dial 23400

Live flooding information 14 Flood Alerts 30 Flood Warnings 0 Severe Flood Warnings Sign up for LIVE flood updates Find your local Floodline quick dial code Sign up for LIVE flood updates Find your quick dial code Find the latest flooding information for your area: Search by: Search for: Flood area....

06/08/2024

Improving conditions mean a FLOOD ALERT is NO LONGER IN FORCE for Scottish Borders. More details available on Floodline.

05/08/2024

FLOOD ALERT issued for Scottish Borders. Go to sepa.org.uk/floodupdates or call 0345 9881188 using quick dial 23400

Live flooding information 0 Flood Alerts 0 Flood Warnings 0 Severe Flood Warnings Sign up for LIVE flood updates Find your local Floodline quick dial code Sign up for LIVE flood updates Find your quick dial code Find the latest flooding information for your area: Search by: Search for: Flood area ma...

26/05/2024

FLOOD ALERT issued for Scottish Borders. Go to sepa.org.uk/floodupdates or call 0345 9881188 using quick dial 23400

Live flooding information 18 Flood Alerts 37 Flood Warnings 0 Severe Flood Warnings Sign up for LIVE flood updates Find your local Floodline quick dial code Sign up for LIVE flood updates Find your quick dial code Find the latest flooding information for your area: Search by: Search for: Flood area....