UK Flood Risk — Live Monitoring & Risk Data
4,208 flood areas. 2,564 monitoring stations. Real-time data from the Environment Agency.
4,208
Flood Areas Monitored
2,564
Monitoring Stations
1,874
Rivers Tracked
166
Counties Covered
Counties Most at Risk
Ranked by number of designated flood areas
| Rank | County | Flood Areas | Stations | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Yorkshire | 295 | 0 | Very High |
| 2 | Lancashire | 187 | 0 | Very High |
| 3 | Lincolnshire | 173 | 0 | Very High |
| 4 | Hampshire | 171 | 0 | Very High |
| 5 | East Riding of Yorkshire | 169 | 0 | Very High |
| 6 | Derbyshire | 153 | 0 | Very High |
| 7 | Kent | 146 | 0 | Very High |
| 8 | Devon | 145 | 0 | Very High |
| 9 | Greater London | 140 | 0 | Very High |
| 10 | Essex | 136 | 0 | Very High |
Major UK Floods
Significant flooding events that shaped UK flood policy
Storm Desmond
Record-breaking rainfall caused devastating floods across northern England. Over 16,000 homes flooded and major infrastructure destroyed.
Summer 2007 Floods
The wettest summer since records began caused widespread flooding. 55,000 homes and 7,000 businesses affected across England.
Storm Dennis
Just a week after Storm Ciara, Dennis brought record river levels. The River Wye reached its highest level since 1795.
Winter 2013-14 Floods
Persistent rainfall caused prolonged flooding on the Somerset Levels, with some areas under water for over two months.
Flood Risk Guides
Flood Insurance Guide
Everything you need to know about insuring your property against flood damage, including Flood Re.
Home Flood Protection
Practical measures to protect your home from flooding, from barriers to resilient repairs.
Planning and Flood Risk
Understanding flood risk assessments, planning permissions, and building in flood zones.
All Counties
Explore flood risk data for every county in England
B
Buckinghamshire
High78 flood areas
Berkshire
High60 flood areas
Birmingham
Medium26 flood areas
Bradford
Medium24 flood areas
Bedfordshire
Medium24 flood areas
Barnsley
Low15 flood areas
Blackburn with Darwen
Low11 flood areas
Bristol
Low10 flood areas
Bolton
Low9 flood areas
Bury
Low8 flood areas
Bath and North East Somerset
Low6 flood areas
Brighton and Hove
Low4 flood areas
Bracknell Forest
Low1 flood area
Blackpool
Low1 flood area
C
D
E
G
H
I
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
Surrey
Very High121 flood areas
Somerset
Very High116 flood areas
Staffordshire
High93 flood areas
South Yorkshire
High77 flood areas
Suffolk
High66 flood areas
Sheffield
Medium45 flood areas
Shropshire
Medium24 flood areas
South Gloucestershire
Low16 flood areas
Stockport
Low15 flood areas
Sunderland
Low11 flood areas
Stockton-on-Tees
Low9 flood areas
St. Helens
Low7 flood areas
Sefton
Low5 flood areas
Sandwell
Low5 flood areas
Swindon
Low5 flood areas
Solihull
Low4 flood areas
Salford
Low4 flood areas
Southend-on-Sea
Low3 flood areas
Southampton
Low1 flood area
T
W
Wiltshire
High79 flood areas
West Yorkshire
High77 flood areas
West Sussex
High70 flood areas
Warwickshire
High69 flood areas
Worcestershire
High67 flood areas
Westmorland and Furness
Medium48 flood areas
Wakefield
Medium21 flood areas
Warrington
Low18 flood areas
Wigan
Low17 flood areas
Wirral
Low9 flood areas
Wokingham
Low6 flood areas
Windsor and Maidenhead
Low4 flood areas
Walsall
Low3 flood areas
Wolverhampton
Low2 flood areas