Aberdeen sits in Scotland, which generally receives more rainfall than England, especially on its western side, where mountains force moisture out of Atlantic weather systems throughout the year.
On Scotland’s northeast coast, the city’s River Dee and River Don both respond quickly to heavy rain over the surrounding Grampian hills. Steep glens and fast-flowing rivers mean heavy rain can raise water levels quickly in parts of Scotland, and radar is a key tool the Met Office and Scottish Environment Protection Agency use to track incoming Atlantic systems. Learn more: Flash Flood Warning Signs on Radar · Open the full Rain Map