Question 1

Is Rutland at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Rutland has 2 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #114 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Rutland?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 flood warning and alert areas in Rutland, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 2 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Rutland?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Rutland include River Chater, River Gwash, Barleythorpe Brook. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Rutland?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Rutland's 2 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 Rutland's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Rutland?

Accepted Answer

Rutland 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 Chater in Ketton including properties near the river on Church Road	River Chater	Warning
Properties near Barleythorpe Brook including Kestrel Road and Nightingale Way, and properties near the River Gwash including Derwent Drive and Kings Close in Oakham	River Gwash, Barleythorpe Brook	Warning

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