29 June 2009

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Flood

Over 5 million people in England and Wales live in properties that are at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea. We warn people about flooding and build flood defences. Find out what you can do to prepare for flood.

What you can do

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Being prepared for flooding could save your life and your property. Find information to help you prepare for flooding and deal with its aftermath.

Flood warnings

Our free Floodline Warnings Direct service provides flood warnings direct to you by telephone, mobile, email, SMS text message, fax or pager.

Also in this section

Floods explained

Flooding is a natural event. Find out why it happens.

What we are doing

How we manage flood risk and work to minimise the impact of floods.

Flood map

Are you at risk of flooding? Enter your postcode or placename to find out now...

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