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Storm Babet brought significant heavy rainfall across much of the UK. On Friday 20 October, we saw at least a month's rain in 24 hours across Lincolnshire.
Thousands of pounds of government funding to help communities recover from the impact of Storm Babet.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Prehistoric prints found during coastal flood checks
The Environment Agency, in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, is exploring a sustainable future for the coastal frontage in Yaverland and Shanklin.
Multi-agency operation, led by Environment Agency, tested flood response on South Coast. Climate change means increased risk of coastal erosion and flooding.
Work is underway to build a new £2million flood risk management scheme to better protect homes from flooding in the Pebble Mill area of Birmingham.
The £26 million flood storage reservoir will better protect homes and businesses in the Nottinghamshire village of Lowdham from the devastation of flooding.
Eight flood warning sirens will be sounded across the upper Calder Valley as part of an annual test to help communities be prepared as possible for any risk of flooding this winter.
£25 million to support projects that use nature to increase the nation’s flood resilience
Site investigations are now underway in Tadcaster as part of plans to develop a multi-million-pound flood defence scheme for the town.
The Environment Agency is inviting residents in the River Severn area to join a Citizens’ Panel on the Future of Our Rivers.
Options considered for refurbishment of the coastal frontage between St Helens and Bembridge - part of wider project to reduce risk of flooding and coastal erosion
Be a vital link for your community and emergency responders - and help local people prepare for flooding
A £6.5million Northumberland scheme that reduces the devastating impact of flooding is complete.
Event to mark official start of work on major flood risk management scheme at Beales Corner in Bewdley, Worcestershire
The Environment Agency has improved its free flood warning service for Lingfield.
The Environment Agency, working on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council, will repair and replace coastal defences in Ventnor and Bonchurch.
Urgent works will begin next week on the embankment at Powderham, to address the increased risk of embankment failure following the discovery of a large hole within the bank.
A new flood information centre has opened in Hebden Bridge, to help keep the community updated with progress to reduce the risk of flooding in the town.
The Environment Agency reached a milestone in the improvement of the £1.45m Bude flood alleviation scheme this week with work started to prepare for the construction.
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