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What flood alerts and flood warnings mean and what you should do when they're issued.
Find out if there’s flooding in your area: flood warnings, flood alerts plus river, sea and groundwater levels.
Register your home or business in England, Scotland or Wales to receive flood warnings and find out how to check flood risk in Northern Ireland
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.
How to prepare for a flood: who to contact, how to protect your property, get insurance.
The dangers of flash flooding and how to stay safe.
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.
Today, 18 October 2024, marks one year since Storm Babet hit the UK and brought with it extremely heavy rainfall and very strong winds.
The new service will benefit close to 700 properties with flood warnings helping residents and businesses knowing what action to take in event of a flood.
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