Wear estuary from Lamb Bridge at Chester-le-street to the North Sea coast
Area Details
- River / Sea
- River Wear
- County
- County Durham
- EA Area
- County Durham, Sunderland
- Type
- alert
- Reference
- 121WAT916
What to Do
If a Flood Alert is active, be prepared:
- Monitor local water levels and news
- Prepare a flood kit with essential items
- Know your evacuation route
- Sign up for EA flood warnings (free)
- Check your insurance covers flood damage
Nearby Flood Areas
Properties and low lying areas around the Old Bridge House and the Honest Lawyer Hotel
River Wear · Warning
Properties at Green Lane, Old Elvet, Orchard Drive, The Sands Flats, and Barker's Haugh
River Wear · Warning
Properties and low lying areas around Lowgarth Farm, North Lodge, West Lodge and Durham Wildlife Trust
River Wear · Warning
Upper River Wear from source to Witton Park
River Wear · Alert
Properties and low lying areas around the Batts, Bishop Auckland
River Wear · Warning
Properties and low lying areas around Horn Hall, Weardale Community Hospital, Rose Terrace, Newtown House, Waterside Court and Unthank Mill
River Wear · Warning
Properties around Attwood Terrace, Ward Terrace, Silver Street, Cooperative Terrace, East End, The Causeway and Riverdale
River Wear · Warning
Properties at New Elvet, Elvet Waterside, Framwellgate Waterside, Providence Row, Wearside Drive, and Frankland Lane
River Wear · Warning
Properties at Flatts Farm at Bishop Auckland, Farnley, Furness Mill Farm and Lowfield Farm Cottages at Willington, Shafto House and New Row at Page Bank
River Wear · Warning
Properties around Wear Lodge, The Butts, Butts Crescent, Park View, Wear Terrace, Sycamore House, Stanhope Caravan Park, Bondisle Way and Riverwood Lodges
River Wear · Warning
Flood Insurance for This Area
Properties in this flood alert area should ensure they have adequate flood insurance. The Flood Re scheme, backed by the government, ensures affordable cover for at-risk homes.