Question 1

Is Bath and North East Somerset at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Bath and North East Somerset has 6 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #80 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Bath and North East Somerset?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 flood warning and alert areas in Bath and North East Somerset, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 3 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Bath and North East Somerset?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Bath and North East Somerset include Bristol River Avon, River Chew, Winford Brook. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Bath and North East Somerset?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Bath and North East Somerset's 6 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

Question 5

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

Accepted Answer

Use the Environment Agency's flood risk checker or our postcode lookup tool to check the flood risk for your specific address. You can also browse Bath and North East Somerset's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Bath and North East Somerset?

Accepted Answer

Bath and North East Somerset has experienced significant flooding events over the years. Check the Environment Agency's historical flood data and our UK Flood History guide for details on major events.

Name	River / Sea	Type
Grosvenor Bridge Road, Forester Avenue, Henrietta Gardens, Pulteney Road, Ferry Lane, the bus station, Victoria Bridge Road and Brassmill Lane in the Locksbrook area	Bristol River Avon	Warning
Upstream at Bathampton Bridge and Sports Fields to riverside properties at Twerton and Locksbrook. Including Pulteney Weir and nearby Sports Centre and Cricket Ground	Bristol River Avon	Warning
River Chew from Stanton Drew to the Bristol Avon including Pensford, Publow, Woollard, Compton Dando, Chewton Place and Dapps Hill and Bath Hill in Keynsham	River Chew	Warning
Dolmeads area including Broadway Street and Archway Street, Dorchester Street, Manvers Street, Kingsmead area including Avon Street, James Street West and East Twerton including Lower Bristol Road and Brassmill Lane trading estate	Bristol River Avon	Warning
Grosvenor and Kensington Meadows, St Johns Road, Henrietta Park, North Parade Road, the A36 and other riverside roads in Kingsmead	Bristol River Avon	Warning
Chew Magna Reservoir to the River Chew including Dark Lane, Battle Lane, Spratts Bridge, Streamleaze, Silver Street, Streamside, Butham Lane, The Batch, Lower Batch and Norton Lane	Winford Brook	Warning

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