Check the flood risk for a home
Enter a postcode and choose the address to see the home's long-term chance of flooding from rivers and the sea and from surface water, with its planning flood zone, reservoir flood risk and any recorded flooding nearby. It is free and uses Environment Agency data.
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What you'll see
- Chance of flooding from rivers and the sea (Environment Agency NaFRA2)
- Chance of flooding from surface water
- Flood zone used for planning decisions (zone 1, 2 or 3)
- Whether the home is in a reservoir flood extent
- Recorded flood outlines and flood defences within 250 m
- Coastal erosion risk on the coast
Sources: Environment Agency National Flood Risk Assessment (NaFRA2); Planning Data: flood risk zones
Questions
How do I check if a house is at risk of flooding?
Search the postcode, choose the address and open the Risks section of the free report. It shows the chance of flooding from rivers and the sea and from surface water, the planning flood zone and recorded flooding nearby, from Environment Agency data.
What is the difference between flood risk and flood zone?
Flood risk is the Environment Agency's estimate of how likely a place is to flood each year, taking flood defences into account. Flood zones ignore defences and are used for planning decisions: zone 1 is low probability, zone 2 medium and zone 3 high.
Does flood risk affect home insurance?
Insurers use flood risk when they price buildings and contents cover, so a home with a high chance of flooding can cost more to insure. Ask for quotes before you exchange contracts.