Britain’s weather is changing. The UK was built for a climate that is now changing rapidly, and we’re already feeling the effects: hotter summers, heavier downpours, droughts, flooding, and growing pressure on our water supplies and natural environment.
Summer 2026 has been marked as the hottest on record. This summer’s drought might feel reassuring. Some people may think it rules out the risk of flooding. But it doesn’t. That’s exactly why we can’t afford to be complacent.
Right now, 6.3 million properties in England are in areas at risk of flooding. As our climate continues to change, that risk will keep growing.
Between April 2025 and March 2026, the Environment Agency issued more than 3,400 flood alerts, around 1,000 flood warnings, and three severe flood warnings.
Yet many people do not see the danger on their doorstep. Polling shows that almost 50% of the public have not checked the flood risk for their home. That’s a significant gap between risk and readiness.
Everyone deserves to know their risk and what they can do about it.
We’ve seen what flooding can do: homes damaged, businesses disrupted, and families forced to rebuild their lives. It’s devastating. But a few simple steps taken now can mean less damage, less danger, and a faster recovery. They can also help reduce the long-term impact flooding can have on people’s mental health.
Preparing for flooding doesn’t have to be complicated. A few small actions today could help protect your home, family, business, and finances. They could also save you thousands of pounds in damage and disruption tomorrow.
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