Flood facts and figures
The number of people at risk of flooding in the UK is projected to increase by 61% by 2050
Currently, 2.8 million people are particularly vulnerable to surface water flooding and one in six homes is located in a high-risk area. The Environment Agency has urged the public to remain vigilant as the risk of significant flooding continues across England, with warnings and alerts still in place nationwide. As of February, 68 flood warnings and 150 flood alerts were active, and further rainfall combined with unsettled weather conditions is forecast.
Since late January, an estimated 390 properties have been recorded as flooded, while more than 24,500 have been protected by flood defences. However, the Environment Agency has stated that these figures are subject to change as teams continue to verify impacts on the ground.
Claims can be costly, with the average flood claim at Total Landlord rising from £13,739 (2017–2021) to over £38,000 in recent years.
To protect homes and businesses from future flooding situations, this government is investing a record £10.5 billion to protect a further 900,000 properties by 2036. This is alongside reprioritising over £100 million to maintain existing flood assets.”
