Question 1

Is Milton Keynes at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Milton Keynes has 7 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #76 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Milton Keynes?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 flood warning and alert areas in Milton Keynes, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 4 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Milton Keynes?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Milton Keynes include River Great Ouse, River Great Ouse, River Ouzel, River Ouzel, Water Eaton Brook. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Milton Keynes?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Milton Keynes's 7 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 Milton Keynes's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Milton Keynes?

Accepted Answer

Milton Keynes 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
Newport Road and Wooton Court in New Bradwell, Haversham Road and Haversham Mill in Haversham	River Great Ouse	Warning
Caldecote Lane, Willen Road, River Side, Toll House, Woad Farm, Sherington Road and Gallards Farm in Newport Pagnell, and Ravenstone Mill in Ravenstone	River Great Ouse, River Ouzel	Warning
Alexandra Drive, Ranelagh Gardens, Gladstone Close, Osterley Close, Glenwoods, Station Road, High Street, Wolverton Road, Westbury Lane, Lakes Lane, Willen Road, Mill Street, Tickford Street and Priory Street in Newport Pagnell	River Great Ouse, River Ouzel	Warning
Frensham Drive, Bettina Grove, Doreen Close and Larch Grove in Water Eaton	Water Eaton Brook	Warning
Dulwich Close, Tabard Gardens, Alexandra Drive, Richmond Way, Bowes Close, Caldecote Street, Silver Street, Mill Street, Lakes Lane, Dovecote, Park Avenue, Broad Street, Tickford Street, Priory Street and Kingston House in Newport Pagnell	River Great Ouse, River Ouzel	Warning
Horn Lane, Willow Lane, Mill Lane, High Street, Fegan's Court, St Paul's Court, Ostlers Lane, Magdelen Close and Queen Eleanor Street	River Great Ouse	Warning
Millholm Rise and Simpson Road in Simpson, Walton Hall, Mill Lane in Woolstone, Woodall Close, Powell Haven, Bereville Court and Savage Croft in Middleton and Milton Road in Willen	River Ouzel	Warning

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