What the map does

The map brings together Environment Agency coverage for flooding from rivers and the sea and for surface-water flooding in England. Search for a place or postcode, then pan, zoom and compare the two sources of flooding.

It is intended as an approachable starting point for understanding the wider pattern around a location. The map does not predict whether a particular building will flood.

Current coverage

The current release covers England. It does not yet provide equivalent mapping for Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Wider views summarise coverage; detailed polygons appear as you zoom in.

Read the data and methodology page for dataset dates, licensing and a fuller explanation of what is shown.

What the map does not do

  • It does not provide live flood warnings or emergency guidance.
  • It does not include every possible source or cause of flooding.
  • It does not account for the precise construction or level of a property.
  • It cannot guarantee that an area will or will not flood.

If flooding may be happening now, use the official flood-warning and emergency services for your area.

Feedback

Found something unclear or inaccessible? Email hello@floodriskmap.co.uk. We welcome reports that include the location, device and browser involved.