Check out our blogs below which cover a wide range of flood resilience topics. They have all be written a member of The Flood Hub People Team.
Blogs
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Summer Storms: a reminder that storms shouldn’t only be associated with winter
Date: 21/04/2026
After a relatively quiet spell through Summer 2025, Storm Floris swept through the country at the start of August. Storm Floris brought unseasonably strong winds and heavy rain, and a reminder that storms should no longer just be associated with the cooler, wetter months.
Buying Property in a Flood Risk Area: Things to Consider
6.3 million properties in England are at risk of flooding from one or a combination of sources: rivers, the sea, and surface water with many others susceptible to various sources of flooding. With extreme weather becoming more frequent due to climate change, this number is set to increase to around 8 million (that’s equivalent to 1 in 4 properties across England) by the mid-century! Therefore, it has never been more important for property buyers to check and consider flood risk.
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Can We Ever Completely Stop Flooding?
After attending a recent community flood risk meeting, it became clear that many some communities in flood risk areas are expecting and being told that flooding can be eradicated. While this might sound reassuring, it is unfortunately a misconception. No matter how much investment is made, there is, unfortunately, no way to stop flooding completely.
Although flooding cannot be eradicated, it can be managed. Through better understanding, realistic expectations and preparation, communities can become safer and more resilient in the face of growing flood risk.