Flooding & water levels Scotland
SEPA flood alerts and water level data. Check before travel in affected areas.
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River and surface water flooding in Scotland is monitored by SEPA. This page shows flood alerts and water level summaries so you can see if your route through the Highlands, Speyside, or the Cairngorms might be affected before you travel.
Last updated 11 Feb 2026, 01:40
Flooding data is sourced from SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency). Configure SEPA_API_KEY in server environment for live timeseries data.
No flooding alerts currently. For live data, configure SEPA_API_KEY in your server environment. See SEPA Floodline.
Known trouble spots
- A9 – Slochd summit(Highlands)
Often affected by snow and ice in winter. Check Traffic Scotland before heading north.
- A82 – Glen Coe(Highlands)
Mountain weather can change quickly. Snow gates may close in winter.
- Bealach na Bà (Applecross)(Wester Ross)
Single-track, steep; not suitable for large vehicles or in poor weather. Check local conditions.
- A87 – Skye Bridge approach(Skye)
Can be busy in peak season. No toll.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does flooding data come from?
- Flood and water level information is from SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency). When the SEPA API key is configured server-side, we show alerts and summaries. For full detail and Floodline, use floodlines.sepa.org.uk.
- Which areas are covered?
- SEPA covers Scotland. You can filter this page by region: All, Highlands, Inverness, Skye, Cairngorms, and Speyside. River and coastal flooding can affect roads and travel – check this page and Traffic Scotland together.
- Why is there no flooding data showing?
- Live data requires a SEPA API key (SEPA_API_KEY) configured server-side. Without it, the list may be empty. For current flood alerts and advice, go to SEPA Floodline.
- How does flooding affect road and tour travel?
- Flooding can close roads and delay journeys in the Highlands. If you're planning a chauffeur or tour – especially to Speyside, the Cairngorms, or Skye – check flooding and roads before setting out. See our Chauffeur Inverness and Tours pages to plan.
Chauffeur, tours & destinations
Plan your Highland trip with a dedicated driver or a guided tour. We run from Inverness to Skye, Speyside, the Cairngorms, and beyond.
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