Flooding

Over 40,000 properties in Norfolk are at risk of flooding from rivers, sea, groundwater, and other sources. Climate change is also increasing the chance of flooding - higher temperatures are causing rising sea levels and extreme weather.

The impact of floods can be devastating. They can pose a real risk of injury or loss of life, and have a lasting psychological effect on people and their communities. This is in addition to:

Damage to homes, possessions, businesses, and infrastructure
Evacuation and/or providing longer-term shelter of people
Displaced businesses
Disruption to utilities, transport, and services
Environmental damage, pollution, or contamination (particularly by sewage)

Check the long-term flood risk for your local area on GOV.UK

Webpages in the Flooding section

Prepare for a flood

How to protect yourself, your household, and your property against flooding

What to do in a flood

How to keep yourself and others safe during a flood

Recovery after a flood

Clearing up after a flood and coping with the impact of flooding

Report a flood

If you are in immediate danger, call 999.

In non-emergency situations, call the Flooding Hotline on 0344 800 8013 or report flooding online.

Links related to flooding

Current flood warnings

Check for current flood warnings or alerts on GOV.UK