Question 1

Is Sunderland at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Sunderland has 11 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #67 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Sunderland?

Accepted Answer

There are 11 flood warning and alert areas in Sunderland, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 3 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Sunderland?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Sunderland include Moors Burn, North Sea, River Wear. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Sunderland?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Sunderland's 11 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 Sunderland's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Sunderland?

Accepted Answer

Sunderland 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 including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies	North Sea	Warning
Properties and low lying land around Brookside, Corn Mill Drive and Mill Terrace on North Road (B1284)	Moors Burn	Warning
Properties at Wylam Warfe, Low Street	River Wear	Warning
Moors Burn flood area near Sunderland	Moors Burn	Warning
Properties along West Bridge Street and East Bridge Street, Fatfield	River Wear	Warning
Properties at Deptford and South Hylton	River Wear	Warning
Marine Activities Centre at Wearmouth and properties at White Heugh, Fatfield	River Wear	Warning
Properties on East Bridge Street, River View and Bonemill Lane, Fatfield	River Wear	Warning
Properties along South View in Fatfield and Victoria Bridge House	River Wear	Warning
Properties in Cox Green	River Wear	Warning
Properties at Mount Pleasant, Fatfield	River Wear	Warning

Flood Risk in Sunderland

Flood Areas in Sunderland

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Rivers in Sunderland

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