Wolverhampton City Council

Floods

Flooding can pose a number of risks and dangers but with the right information and preparation, risk and damage can be avoided or reduced.

The following pages give practical advice and information for anyone who feels that their home, business or land may be at risk from flooding.

Heavy thunderstorms, which can result in flooding, are often preceded by hot weather. Advice about coping with heat waves is provided elsewhere on this site.

Follow the links below for information about the flooding of water courses:

Latest flood alerts
	View current flooding information updated every 15 minutes by the Environment agency.

Flood codes
	Explanation of flood codes and the action you should take if you are at risk from flooding.

Floodline
	Around-the-clock telephone information and advice service for anyone affected or concerned about flooding.

Preparing for flooding
	Steps you can take to prepare your family and home against flooding. Page includes resources and guides.

Making a family flood plan
	How to make a family flood plan. Covers what to include and what to do in an emergency.

Cleaning up after a flood
	What to do and where to get help from after a flood. Includes useful links.

Local authority flooding information
	Flooding information from local authorities surrounding Wolverhampton where you may live.