Edinburgh 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.
The Scottish capital sits near the Firth of Forth, where its flood risk includes both rainfall in the surrounding hills and tidal effects on the Forth. 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