Question 1

Is Plymouth at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Plymouth has 3 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #103 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Plymouth?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Plymouth?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Plymouth include Long Brook, Plymouth Sound, River Plym. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Plymouth?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Plymouth's 3 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 Plymouth's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Plymouth?

Accepted Answer

Plymouth 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 Plym at Marsh Mills including Coypool, Marsh Mills Retail Park, Sewage Treatment Works, Sainsburys, Sports Ground, the A38 and the Railway Line	River Plym	Warning
Plymouth Barbican including Sutton Harbour, Southside Street, Breton Street, Vauxhall Street, Sutton Road, Lockyers Quay and Tin Lane	Plymouth Sound	Warning
Long Brook (Plympton) at Plympton including St Maurice Road, Dark Street Lane, Priory Mill, Market Road, Linketty Lane and Plympton Sewage Treatment Works	Long Brook	Warning

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