Question 1

Is Coventry at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Coventry has 6 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #81 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Coventry?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Coventry?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Coventry include Canley Brook, Sherbourne, Sowe. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Coventry?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Coventry?

Accepted Answer

Coventry 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
River Sherbourne at Allesley including Washbrook Lane, Browns Lane, Butt Lane, Staircase Lane, Holyhead Road, Westbury Road and Grayswood Avenue areas	Sherbourne	Warning
Canley Brook at Canley including Canley Road and The Riddings	Canley Brook	Warning
River Sowe at Manor House, Coventry including Avocet Close, Windmill Road, Aldermans Green Road, Honeysuckle Drive and Hall Green Road areas	Sowe	Warning
River Sherbourne at Coventry City Centre including Arches Industrial Esate, Northumberand Rd, Doe Bank Lane, Upper Spon Street, Sherbourne Street, Wellington Gardens, Windsor Street, Vincent Street, Meadow Street, Corporation Street and Gulson Rd areas	Sherbourne	Warning
River Sowe at Wyken and Stoke, Coventry including Heybrook Close, Sidmouth Close, Starcross Close, Plymouth Close, New Green Park, Blackshaw Drive, Triumph Close, Ventnor Close, Binley Road and Brookvale Avenue areas	Sowe	Warning
River Sherbourne at Pinley and Whitley, Coventry including Bar Road and Abbey Road areas	Sherbourne	Warning

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