Question 1

Is Bristol at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Bristol has 10 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #68 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Bristol?

Accepted Answer

There are 10 flood warning and alert areas in Bristol, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 4 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Bristol?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Bristol include Brislington Brook, Bristol Frome, Bristol Frome, Bristol River Avon, Colliters Brook. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Bristol?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Bristol's 10 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 Bristol's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Bristol?

Accepted Answer

Bristol 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
Eastville including Averay Road, Glenfrome Road and Muller Road. Baptist Mills including Mina Road, Rosebery Avenue, Jubilee Road, Ashley Street, Badminton Road, Franklyn Street, Thomas Street, Hathway Walk, Wade Street and River Street	Bristol Frome	Warning
Sturminster Road, West Town Grove, Beechmount Grove, Hengrove Avenue, Bears Bridge, Wootton Park, West Town Lane Primary School, Callington Road, Jean Road, Edna Avenue and Eldonwall Trading Estate	Brislington Brook	Warning
Eastville including Stapleton Bridge, Stapleton Road, Cottrell Road, the Eastgate Centre and Robert Street. Baptist Mills including Pennywell Road and Robinson Drive	Bristol Frome	Warning
Oakdale Road, South Bristol Sports Ground, Church Hill, Hollywood Road, Jean Road, School Road, Clayfield Road, Victory Park, Natures Garden and St Annes Wood	Brislington Brook	Warning
Properties set back from the river including Feeder Road and Albert Crescent on the Feeder Canal. Bisto Bridge, Princestreet Bridge and Peros Bridge areas, Wapping Dockyard, Baltic Wharf and Pooles Wharf on the Harbour and Netham Lock on the River Avon	Bristol Frome, Bristol River Avon	Warning
Eastville including Stapleton Road, Cottrell Road and Napier Road. Baptist Mills including Jubilee Road, Conduit Road, Byron Street, Dermot Street, Fern Street, Tudor Road, Goodhind Street and Newfoundland Road	Bristol Frome	Warning
Airport Road, Hither Bath Bridge, Lanes End, West Town Lane Primary School playing fields, Homemead Drive, Callington Road, Kenneth Road, the railway line at St Annes and Chapel Way	Brislington Brook	Warning
Properties furthest from the river including Barton Hill Bridge area and Chapel Street on the Feeder Canal. Temple Meads area, Victoria Street, Princes Wharf, Mardyke Ferry Road and Hotwell Road on the Harbour and Totterdown Bridge area on the River Avon	Bristol Frome, Bristol River Avon	Warning
Low lying properties set back from the river including Victoria Street, Victoria Terrace and Feeder Road on the Feeder Canal. Temple Back on the Harbour and Sparke Evans Park area, Arnos Vale and Albert Road on the River Avon	Bristol Frome, Bristol River Avon	Warning
Football ground area including Duckmoor Road Industrial Estate and Bristol Bowling Club	Colliters Brook	Warning

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