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Find out if there’s flooding in your area: flood warnings, flood alerts plus river, sea and groundwater levels.
The dangers of flash flooding and how to stay safe.
How to check the long term flood risk for an area in England, assess risk from rivers and sea, surface water, reservoirs, ground water.
Report a cause of flooding: who to contact for burst water mains, flooded sewers, public drains, roads, rivers
What to do if you’re about to be flooded and during flooding: who to contact, how to stay safe, how to report a problem.
The latest updates on monitored groundwater levels and whether there are any groundwater alerts or warnings in force.
Support if you’ve been flooded: how to clear up, dispose of contaminated items and sandbags, repair your property.
Groundwater flooding, how it might affect you and what to do.
How to prepare for a flood: who to contact, how to protect your property, get insurance.
Flooding presents a number of risks to health. This guidance helps professionals and the public address those risks and clean up safely.
Check flood warnings, how to prepare for flooding, and what to do before, during and after flooding
A guide to adapting your home or business to flooding, and how to pump water out of your property after a flood.
How to prepare and what to do if you’re affected by extreme weather and natural hazards while travelling or living abroad.
A study to help Public Health England (PHE) understand the impact of flooding on health and wellbeing.
Guidance and information on flood risk management and surface water management.
What flood alerts and flood warnings mean and what you should do when they're issued.
Rolling updates on flooding impacts from Storm Babet in England.
If you find a flooded road or street, report it to your local council
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