Issue
Flooding
Issue Type
Local
Date
7 January 2025
Over the weekend, many areas in the West Midlands have been badly affected by flooding. Yesterday was a difficult day for many with flooded roads affecting their ability to travel, and flooded homes causing deep distress. My thoughts are with all those affected and I would like to thank the first responders who have been working hard to keep our communities safe.
I have been in touch with Coventry City Council to understand what measures are being taken in order to help those who have been worst affected. They have had 12 roads reported to them and they have already cleared them all. The council also recently completed a review of the city’s gullies – 87% are completely clear and the remaining require further treatment (however these were unrelated to the recent flooding, which was caused by heavy rain causing the local rivers to overflow).
In the meantime, if you have been affected by the flooding, the following pages contain emergency contact details and advice for flood protection.
Flooding Contacts
Coventry City Council
Flood Risk Management Officer
- 08085 834 333
- flooding@coventry.gov.uk
- If you contact this number, you will be put through to the Council who can forward you to an emergency team who can arrange for the Council to come to your home with sandbags and help you to floodproof it further.
The Environment Agency (EA) Floodline
- Telephone: 03459 881 188
- Textphone: 03456 026 340
- Free 24hr advice service for floods and flood warnings
The Environment Agency (EA) Incident Hotline
- 0800 807 060
- To report environmental incidents
Advice / Flood Warnings
There are multiple pages on the Government’s website that provide support for those experiencing, or at risk of, flooding.
Gov: Flood Map – shows how vulnerable your property may be to flooding and how to manage flood risk
Gov: Check Flooding – current flood warnings or alerts, your local river levels, and flood risk in the next five days
Gov: Flood Re – a national scheme introduced to provide better access to affordable home insurance
Coventry City Council: Sandbag Policy – find out whether you might be eligible for sandbags provided by the council.
National Flood Forum – a charity that supports people who are at risk from flooding, and helps them to recover after they have been flooded
