Flooding can be a frightening and stressful experience, especially when it happens quickly or without much warning. It’s completely natural to feel overwhelmed, but the most important thing you can do is try to stay calm, keep yourself and others safe, and follow trusted advice.
This section is here to help you prepare, respond, and recover. Taking simple steps in advance can make a big difference to your safety and reduce the impact on your home and family. We encourage you to review the guidance on how to prepare for flooding, understand what to do if a flood occurs, and take action early.
Reporting flooding helps build a clearer picture of where and why it occurs, supporting investigations by all relevant organisations. It helps identify any issues, inform future prevention work, and ensure the right action is taken. Even small reports can make a difference in reducing flood risk for everyone.
In addition to reading our guidance pages above, the GOV.UK website has online tools and services to help you check for flood warnings and risks: