Flood Warnings and Floodwater: Staying Safe When You Are Out and About

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About Course

Flooding can happen quickly after heavy rain, and floodwater is more dangerous than it looks. This course explains the three types of flood warning, how to sign up for free warnings in each part of the UK, why you should never walk or drive through floodwater, and what to do if you are caught out.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general safety information written from published GOV.UK guidance. In an emergency always call 999 and follow instructions from the emergency services.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the difference between a flood alert, a flood warning and a severe flood warning
  • Sign up for free flood warnings for your area, or help a relative do so
  • Know the hidden dangers of floodwater and plan safer journeys
  • Know who to call in an emergency, during a power cut or for flood information

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Flood alerts and warnings explained
  • Why floodwater is so dangerous
  • If you are caught out by flooding

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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