Check Your Flood Risk

Check your risk of flooding from other sources

Impacts from run-off and flash flooding are more difficult to predict and increasingly common due to climate change. Calderdale's steep-sided valleys make the Borough particularly susceptible to these risks. If you're concerned about these types of flooding, you might find the following sources of information helpful for checking your flood risk:

• Local knowledge – contact your local flood group or ask your neighbours about previous floods. Alternatively, your local library, community centre or place of worship may be able to help.
• The Environment Agency’s flood map for planning.
• Calderdale Council’s environmental map – check ‘flood risk asset register’.
• Perform a commercial property search - for advice on providers of these services, please see the Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO).

If you think you might be at risk of flooding, the next step is to write a flood plan, which will enable you to take effective action to protect your property and belongings in case the worst should happen. You could also consider investing in property flood protection.