Question 1

Is South Gloucestershire at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

South Gloucestershire has 16 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #56 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in South Gloucestershire?

Accepted Answer

There are 16 flood warning and alert areas in South Gloucestershire, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 3 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in South Gloucestershire?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in South Gloucestershire include Bristol Frome, River Boyd, Severn Estuary. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in South Gloucestershire?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of South Gloucestershire's 16 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 South Gloucestershire's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in South Gloucestershire?

Accepted Answer

South Gloucestershire 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
Redwick and Pilning to the north to Easter Compton to the east including Avonmouth and Western Approach Distribution Centres, Swanmoor Bridge area, Avlon and Severnside Works and the Severn View Industrial Park	Severn Estuary	Warning
Severn Estuary at Severn Beach including New Passage and Pilning	Severn Estuary	Alert
River Boyd at Wick	River Boyd	Warning
Severn Estuary from New Passage to the Severn View Industrial Park including low lying properties at New Passage and Shaft Road, Beach Road, Station Road and Riverside Park in Severn Beach	Severn Estuary	Warning
Pennywell Farm, Elm Farm, Park Mill Farm and Churnmead Farm areas. West End Lane, Camp Road and Westmarsh Lane in Oldbury-on-Severn and Cowhill, Lower Corston Farm and Ley Lane, Church Hill and Denys Court in Olveston	Severn Estuary	Warning
Grace Close in Chipping Sodbury and Bennetts Court, Station Road and Oak Close in Yate	Bristol Frome	Warning
Sandy Lane, Orchard Drive, Main Road and Tanhouse Farm areas in Aust. Ingst Hill, Greenditch Street, Redham Lane, Pilning Street and Rookery Lane areas	Severn Estuary	Warning
Severn Estuary from Oldbury-on-Severn to the Old Severn Bridge including Oldbury Naite, Thornbury Sailing Club, Oldbury Pill, Whale Wharf and Rusholme	Severn Estuary	Warning
Severn Estuary from the Old Severn Bridge to New Passage including low lying properties at Old Passage, Aust Road and Severn Road areas	Severn Estuary	Warning
New Passage Road and Southworthy Farm areas in New Passage. Salthouse Farm Park, Beach Road, Beach Avenue, Gorse Cover Road, Church Road, Prospect Road, Abbott Road and Severnwood Gardens in Severn Beach	Severn Estuary	Warning
Brook Street, Highway, Ridgeway, Newlyn Way, Broadway, Firgrove Crescent, Melrose Avenue, Mercier Close and St Marys Way in Yate	Bristol Frome	Warning
Oldbury Lane including Great Leaze Farm area, Pickedmoor Lane, Chapel Road, Featherbed Lane and Church Road in Oldbury-on-Severn and Lower Farm, Whale Wharf Lane and Olveston Common	Severn Estuary	Warning
Vayre Close and Manor Way in Chipping Sodbury, properties closest to the river at Celestine Road in Yate and the Stover Bridge and Nibley area	Bristol Frome	Warning
Bilsham Lane and Northwick Road areas	Severn Estuary	Warning
Blanchards Farm, Wickham Close, Jenner Close, Hartley Close, Ridings Close, Walshe Avenue, Horton Road, Brookfield Close, Couzens Close, Hatters Lane and Ross Close in Chipping Sodbury	Bristol Frome	Warning
Quarry Road and Streamside Road in Chipping Sodbury and Church Road, Blenheim Road and Celestine Road in Yate	Bristol Frome	Warning

Flood Risk in South Gloucestershire

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