Flooding from rivers and watercourses

Flooding from main rivers

The main rivers are the responsibility of the Environment Agency, on 0845 933 3111. In addition, the Agency provides a "Floodline", which is a 24 hour advice and information service for floods and flood warnings. At the time of writing, the number is 0845 988 1188 but you can check it on the Environment Agency website. During times of high river levels, the Environment Agency provides regular updates of the situation.

Flooding from watercourses, other than main rivers

Watercourses, other than main rivers, are the responsibility of the riparian owners. You are a riparian owner if your property or land is on, or very near, a watercourse. Riparian owners have a duty to keep the watercourse clear of any obstruction to flow and we can serve legal notices on riparian owners to deal with obstructions.