Rapid Flood Guidance Service Extended to 2028 with 73% Uptake Increase

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:56:19 +0000
Environmental Protection

The UK Flood Forecasting Centre (FFC) has confirmed the Rapid Flood Guidance (RFG) service will continue for three years (2026-2028) following new Defra funding. The service provides short-notice updates for England and Wales, with an advisory badge on the Flood Guidance Statement for heightened flood risk days. The 2025 service saw 2,450 responders registered, a 73% increase from 1,700 in 2024.