Use the weather rainfall radar to check current rainfall approaching. Check the visible cloud approaching and the weather rainfall stations to check how much rain has fallen today and in last hour. These can be found in Weather Latest.The river webcams are best seen during daylight. They provide the state of the rivers during heavy rain. These can be viewed in the river cam section.
Resources that you can use to predict possible flooding.
Weather in Cardiff
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What it means
Flooding is possible. Be prepared.
When it's used
Two hours to two days in advance of flooding.
What to do?
Be prepared to act on your flood plan.
Prepare a flood kit of essential items.
Monitor local water levels and the flood forecast on enviroment agency and weather on our website.
What it means
Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.
When it's used
When is it used?
Half an hour to one day in advance of flooding.
What it means
What to do?
Move family, pets and valuables to a safe place.
Turn off gas, electricity and water supplies if safe to do so.
Put flood protection equipment in place
What it means?
Severe flooding. Danger to life.
When is it used?
When flooding poses a significant threat to life.
What to do?
Stay in a safe place with a means of escape.
Be ready should you need to evacuate from your home.