Flood risk advice

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If you have experienced flooding or know of an area that floods, please report it to us so that we can investigate and the responsible risk management authority can take action.

Report a flood

Reporting flood incidents allows the relevant authority to know when and where flooding is happening. It also allows them to take action to address issues and investigate recurring flooding events with partner stakeholders.

Report a flood

Advice and support

To help you prepare for and stay safe from the risks and impacts of flooding please use the following links for advice and support.

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Reduce flooding risk

Find out if your home or business is at risk of flooding and reduce the likelihood and impact of flooding to your property.

Visit reduce flooding risk.
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Prepare before flooding

Flooding is stressful. Have a personalised step by step guide to follow when flooding is forecasted, just like an emergency fire plan, which helps everyone know what to do and when.

Visit prepare before flooding.
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Act during flooding

It is important to prepare for flooding. Find out what steps you can take during a flood that will help to keep yourself, your family, and your colleagues safe.

Visit act during flooding.
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Recover after flooding

What to do after a flood, for both yourself and your property.

Visit recover after flooding.

Useful links for more information