Question 1

Is Newcastle upon Tyne at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Newcastle upon Tyne has 4 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #99 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 flood warning and alert areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 2 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Newcastle upon Tyne include Ouse Burn, Ouseburn. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Newcastle upon Tyne's 4 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 Newcastle upon Tyne's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Accepted Answer

Newcastle upon Tyne 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
Properties around Woolsington Bridge, The Oval, and Brunton Lane	Ouse Burn	Warning
Properties around Foundry Lane, Lime Street and Ouse Street		Warning
Properties around Willowbay Drive, Glamis Avenue, Briarwood Avenue, Killingworth Road, North Lodge, and Jesmond Vale	Ouseburn	Warning
Properties around Acomb Crescent, Milford Gardens, Princes Road including Princes Close, Waterbury Road, The Fairway, Burnside Road, Saxilby Drive, Whitebridge Parkway, Charleswood, Fernwood Avenue, Briarwood Avenue, South Gosforth and Jesmond Vale	Ouseburn	Warning

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