Question 1

Is Redcar and Cleveland at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Redcar and Cleveland has 7 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #75 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Redcar and Cleveland?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 flood warning and alert areas in Redcar and Cleveland, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 3 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Redcar and Cleveland?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Redcar and Cleveland include Kilton Beck, Skinningrove Beck, Loftus East Crescent, North Sea. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Redcar and Cleveland?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Redcar and Cleveland?

Accepted Answer

Redcar and Cleveland 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 in the village of Skinningrove	Kilton Beck, Skinningrove Beck	Warning
Coastal Streams in Cleveland and Redcar including the Skelton Beck and Skinningrove Beck	North Sea	Alert
Properties at the Ship Inn, seafront road, promenade and the car park	North Sea	Warning
Properties to the north west of Zetland Park, covering parts of Granville Terrace, Lord Street, Beech Avenue, Elm Road, Lime Road, Sycamore Road and The Crescent	North Sea	Warning
Commercial and residential properties along Majuba Road, Newcomen Terrace, the Esplanade and parts of Granville Terrace	North Sea	Warning
Properties along North Side beside Staithes Beck and Staithes Harbour in Cowbar	North Sea	Warning
Properties at East Crescent including Beckside Close, Arlington Street, St Hilda's Place, Dam Street and Loftus Mill	Loftus East Crescent	Warning

Flood Risk in Redcar and Cleveland

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