UK Floods: News, Resources, Information

News

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3D Laser Mapping, the UK based specialists in laser measurement technology and software, has used a state of the art survey system to monitor the risk of flooding amid fears a dam may fail following recent torrential rain. > More

While the insurance industry's attention has been fixed on the United States, where experts predict an above-average number of hurricanes this year, many firms have underestimated the likelihood of a disaster in Europe. > More

Links

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Environment Agency
Around 5 million people, in 2 million properties, live in flood risk areas in England and Wales.

The Environment Agency has an important role in warning people about the risk of flooding.

• Safeguarding your home


• Current Flooding Situation

> Met Office: For up to date weather forecasts and weather warnings.

Information

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• National Rail Enquiries
  For information on planning journeys by train:
  
  * Telephone: 08457 484950


• Highways Agency
  For information on congestion and road closures:
  
  * Helpline number: 08700 660 115
  * Information line: 08457 504030