Statements : 2017

Coastal spray and overtopping possible on Sunday in West and South West

  30 December 2017

Strong winds and moderate waves on Sunday morning may lead to instances of spray and overtopping affecting walking or travel plans on promenades and coastal roads in the West and South West.

As always, our forecasters will continue to monitor the situation and will provide targeted flood alerts and warnings if required to ensure advance w    Read the full statement

Flooding situation - 7 December 2017

  07 December 2017

Nigel Goody, SEPA’s Duty Flood Manager, said:

“Storm Caroline brought high winds, a strong tidal surge and some heavy showers to areas of Scotland, resulting in SEPA issuing a number of Flood Alerts and Warnings . While tide levels are falling in many area    Read the full statement

Flooding situation - 6 December 2017

  06 December 2017

Mark McLaughlin, SEPA’s Duty Flood Manager, said:


“Storm Caroline will bring high winds, a strong tidal surge and some heavy showers to areas of Scotland. This means we have issued Flood Alerts and Warnings due to the potential for flooding in a number o    Read the full statement

Engagement with public, private and community sector partners

  03 December 2017

On Sunday, 3rd December 2017, the Sunday Herald published an article in relation to data which SEPA records and openly publishes regarding our engagement with public, private and community sector partners.  The information is recorded and published as part of our stringent Code of Conduct against which our staff abide.

Respondi    Read the full statement

Flood update 21 October - Storm Brian

  21 October 2017

Mark McLaughlin, SEPA’s Duty Flood Manager, said:

“As Storm Brian moves slowly across the Irish sea throughout today, Read the full statement

Flood update 20 October

  20 October 2017

Mark McLaughlin, SEPA’s Duty Flood Manager, said:

“Following on from the disruption caused by ex-hurricane Ophelia earlier this week, another area of low pressure is moving in overnight which brings more heavy showers, high winds and a strong tidal surge to South West Scotland.

“Storm Brian is currently moving across Ireland and is    Read the full statement

Flood update 16-17 October

  16 October 2017

David Faichney, SEPA’s Duty Flood Manager, said:
“A series of Flood Alerts and Warnings have been issued for South West Scotland as the remnants of ex-hurricane Ophelia moves in this evening, bringing with it heavy showers, high winds and a strong tidal surge.