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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The Benefits of Forming a Flood Action Group
A flood action group brings together committed volunteers who represent their wider community. They act as a unified voice for their area to raise issues and queries, share ideas and work with Risk Management Authorities (RMAs) to tackle local flood risk issues and manage the impact of flooding.
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Storm Names 2026/27: Why do we Name Storms?
With the latest storm names announced by the Met Office, Met Éireann and KNMI, discover how the storm naming system helps protect communities and improve communication during severe weather. We also look back at some of the most impactful storms to affect the UK in recent years.
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El Niño – How it influences the weather and flood risk
According to the Met Office, “2026 is going to be renowned for the development of the largest El Niño in living memory and what is probably the largest such event since the 19th century.” This autumn and winter, the El Niño is expected to bring heavy rain and stormy weather to the UK, increasing the risk of flooding. Therefore, it’s important to ask yourself are you ready and prepared?
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Summer Storms: a reminder that storms shouldn’t only be associated with winter
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.