Flood map UK: Where are warnings in place today?

BRITAIN has six severe "danger to life" warnings in place as the country faces the worst flooding in 200 years in the wake of Storm Dennis.

But which regions in the UK are at risk? Here's the latest.

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The Wharfage in Ironbridge, where residents have been evacuated after severe floodingCredit: Alamy Live NewsWhere is it flooding in the UK today?

Severe flood warnings have been issued as Britain faces six more days of downpours and rivers burst their banks.

Thousands of residents up and down the country have been urged to flee their homes ahead of the deluge.

The worst affected areas where danger to life warnings are in place are:

River Severn - at Uckinghall, Saxons Lode and Waterside, Upton upon Severn: residents are being advised to "move possessions off the ground" at all locations, where further rain is expected

River Severn - at Wharfage, Ironbridge, Shrops., where the river has been surging at a rate of 470 tons of water per second. Flooding of roads and properties is ongoing and more rain is expected over the next 24 hours

River Lugg - at Hampton Bishop: river levels remain high at the Lugwardine river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding of property continues.

 River Wye - at Hampton Bishop: severe warning remains in force due to flooding cutting off the area. River levels remain high at the Mordiford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rain. Flooding continues

Environmental scientist Angela Terry told the Mirror:"As temperatures rise, the atmosphere can hold more water so downpours are more intense – seven per cent more for every degree celsius temperature increase – so flooding will increase.

"We are currently in a national emergency."

In total, 143 flood warnings are currently active across the UK.

There are also 171 flood alerts in place.

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Red alert flood warnings have been issuedHow do you find out if your area is at risk of flooding?

The government's flood warning information service gives an idea of which regions are at risk of flooding.

It gives you an overall map of flooded areas as well as a chance to check your postcode for any flood danger.

All information provided, particularly the likelihood of surface water flooding, is a general indicator of an area's flood risk.

Severe flood warnings are those with a danger to life and flood warnings are when immediate action should be taken as flooding is expected.

Flood alerts are given as advice to residents to be prepared as flooding is possible.

Environment Agency chief Sir James Bevan said: "Something has changed. The climate emergency is driving more violent weather, higher seas and heavier rainfall.

"We need an approach."

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One motorist didn't make through flooded River Severn at Coalford near Ironbridge, ShropshireCredit: Alamy Live News

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Vast areas of Worcester were submerged in waterCredit: SWNS:South West News Service

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What are the worst floods in recent history?

1947 - Britain was hit by "the perfect storm". Over 100,000 homes were directly affected by flooding and over 750,000 hectares were submerged.

1953 - The North Sea Flood drowned 326 people in the UK at the end of January 1953. Flooding forced 30,000 people to be evacuated from their homes.

1987 - The Great Storm of 1987 led to 18 people losing their lives, with the damage costing over £1billion.

1990 - The Burn's Day Storm hit southern Scotland, causing the death of 47 people. Damage was widespread, with power supplies cut and roads and railways blocked.

2000 - The Met Office called it the "wettest autumn on record". More than 10,000 homes were flooded, with an estimated £1billion worth of damage

2004 - 20 million tonnes of water flowed through Boscastle, Cornwall, wtih 150 people airlifted to safety

2013 - Thousands of people had to be evacuated from their homes after what was considered the stormiest December since 1969

2015/2016 - Storm Desmond hit the Tyne, Lune and Eden, affecting 16,000 properties.

2020 - Storm Ciara hit the UK at the start of February with gusts of up to 97mph and torrential rain, leaving at least 20,000 homes without power

2020 - Storm Dennis followed Ciara and claimed five victims

Powerful Storm Dennis flood water travels through back of South Wales house before breaking smashing windows