Environment Agency warns 2M English homeowners unaware of flood risk ahead of wet winter

The UK Environment Agency is alerting millions of homeowners to check their flood risk as forecasters predict an unusually wet and stormy three-month period driven by large-scale weather patterns and El Niño effects.

First covered Sep 30, 2026 · 6:50 AM PT · 1 article

Environment Agency warns 2M English homeowners unaware of flood risk ahead of wet winter — Image via theguardian.com

Coverage

1d Guardian Environment Homeowners in England urged to check flood risk: ‘A third of people don’t realise’ — Environment Agency warns residents of 6m properties to prepare for a wet and windy three months ahead More than two million people in England are unaware their…

Primary sources

check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk Where do you want to check?

More coverage from around the web

environmentagency.blog.gov.uk Protecting homes, businesses and communities: our commitment to flood resilience

environmentagency.blog.gov.uk Tackling flood risk inequality

claimsjournal.com UK Warned of Housing Market Risks as Flood Re’s Future Unclear

thefloodhub.co.uk Am I at Risk?

archyde.com Warning: More Homes Will Be Uninsurable Due To Flood Risk

Appeared in: 2026-10-01 (#17)

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