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Flood

Over 5 million people in England and Wales live and work in properties that are at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea. Are you one of them?

Am I at risk of flooding?

Being prepared for flooding could save your life and your property.  Use our flood map to find out if you are at risk of flooding from the rivers and sea.

Flood warnings

Sign up for free flood warnings that are sent direct to you by telephone, mobile, email, SMS text message, fax or pager.

How can I be prepared?

Prepare for flood by making a flood plan for you and your family and find ways to reduce the impact of flooding to your home or business.

What should I do when it floods?

Advice on what to do to stay safe in a flood and clearing up afterwards.

 

 

How is flood risk managed?

How we manage flood risk and work to minimise the impact of floods.

River and sea levels

Get up to date information on river and sea levels in your area.

Act now

Sign up to receive flood warnings with our free Floodline Warnings Direct service

or phone Floodline on 0845 988 1188 to speak to someone about flooding.

Flood map

Are you at risk of flooding? Enter your postcode or placename to find out now...

Join the discussion

Flood Group UK is a Facebook community for people affected by or at risk of flooding. Join now for help, news and to share your experiences.

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