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
Bristol Frome flood area near Bristol	Bristol Frome	Warning
Brislington Brook flood area near Bristol	Brislington Brook	Warning
Bristol Frome flood area near Bristol	Bristol Frome	Warning
Brislington Brook flood area near Bristol	Brislington Brook	Warning
Bristol Frome, Bristol River Avon flood area near Bristol	Bristol Frome, Bristol River Avon	Warning
Bristol Frome flood area near Bristol	Bristol Frome	Warning
Brislington Brook flood area near Bristol	Brislington Brook	Warning
Bristol Frome, Bristol River Avon flood area near Bristol	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 Ha...	Bristol Frome, Bristol River Avon	Warning
Football ground area including Duckmoor Road Industrial Estate and Bristol Bowling Club	Colliters Brook	Warning

Flood Risk in Bristol

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Rivers in Bristol

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