Climate breakdown will make flooding in the UK worse.
Almost every year, we see how devastating flooding can be. From Derbyshire to Caerphilly, communities have been left struggling to cope. In 2024, the UK faced major floods. Storm Henk hit the Midlands in January, Storms Kathleen and Pierrick flooded much of England in April, and Storm Bert caused widespread flooding in November.
We desperately need greater protection against future floods.
Flooding hotspots in England and Wales
Is your community at high risk for flooding? Enter your postcode in the map below to see what’s going on in your area.
This interactive map highlights over 3,000 socially vulnerable communities that are most at risk from flooding due to their location and lack of flood defences. Typically, these areas are home to higher numbers of older and disabled people, who are likely to need more support when floods hit. And 35% of those living in these neighbourhoods are people of colour.
The map can also be toggled to display neighbourhoods most vulnerable to extreme heat.
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