Is Northamptonshire at risk of flooding?

Northamptonshire has 38 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Medium risk rating. It ranks #42 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

How many flood warning areas are in Northamptonshire?

There are 38 flood warning and alert areas in Northamptonshire, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 22 rivers.

Do I need flood insurance in Northamptonshire?

If your property is in or near one of Northamptonshire's 38 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

Use the Environment Agency's flood risk checker or our postcode lookup tool to check the flood risk for your specific address. You can also browse Northamptonshire's flood areas on this page.

What was the worst flood in Northamptonshire?

Northamptonshire has experienced significant flooding events over the years. Check the Environment Agency's historical flood data and our UK Flood History guide for details on major events.

Flood Risk in Northamptonshire

Q: Which rivers flood in Northamptonshire?

The main rivers in Northamptonshire include Avon, Swift, Claycoton, Barnwell Brook, Clay Coton Brook, Dallington Brook, Brampton Branch, Grendon Brook and 17 others. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

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#42 of 152 counties

Flood Areas in Northamptonshire

38 designated flood warning and alert areas

Name	River / Sea	Type
River Welland in Harringworth including isolated cottages south of Lyddington, and properties near the river on Seaton Road and Gretton Road in Har...	River Welland	Warning
Slade Brook flood area near Northamptonshire	Slade Brook	Warning
River Ise and Tributaries between Clipston and Wellingborough and Alledge Brook between Grafton Underwood and Thrapston. Tributaries may also affec...	River Ise, Alledge Brook	Alert
River Nene flood area near Northamptonshire	River Nene	Warning
Low-lying undefended areas of the River Nene between Daventry and Billing. Tributaries may also affect Daventry, Weedon, Badby, Nether Heyford, Bug...	River Nene	Alert
Low-lying land and roads between Grandborough and Leamington, including Long Itchington	River Leam, River Itchen	Alert
River Nene and River Ise in Wellingborough	River Nene, River Ise	Warning
Clipston including Kelmarsh Road	River Ise	Warning
Areas near the River Nene in Weedon particularly those near Brookside, West Street, Bridge Street and Riverside Drive	River Nene	Warning
Brigstock and Sudborough including Braybrooks, Bridge Street, Sudborough Road and Main Street	Harpers Brook	Warning
Harpers Brook between Great Oakley and Islip and Willow Brook between Corby and Fotheringhay	Harpers Brook, Willow Brook	Alert
River Nene flood area near Northamptonshire	River Nene	Warning
Cogenhoe to Great Doddington including Station Road	River Nene	Warning
River Avon at Stanford on Avon including Stanford on Avon village	River Avon	Warning
Low-lying land and roads between Stanford and Rugby including Lilbourne and Clay Coton areas	Avon, Swift, Claycoton	Alert
Dallington Brook, Brampton Branch flood area near Northamptonshire	Dallington Brook, Brampton Branch	Warning
River Nene immediately upstream of the Northampton Washlands and properties near the Old River Nene in Abington including the Tanfield Lane and Ann...	River Nene	Warning
Isolated properties and mills near the Upper River Nene including Heyford Mill, Bugbrooke Mill and Upton Mill	River Nene	Warning
Yardley Hastings, Denton, Bozeat, Easton Maudit and Grendon including Lower End	Grendon Brook	Warning
River Nene at Cogenhoe Mill Caravan Site and the Northampton Washland	River Nene	Warning
River Welland and tributaries in Welham including properties in Welham and farms on Stonton Brook	River Welland, Stonton Brook	Warning
Geddington including Queen Street, Bridge Street and Maltings Lane	River Ise	Warning
Wootton Brook flood area near Northamptonshire	Wootton Brook	Warning
Properties near to the Barnwell Brook in Barnwell	Barnwell Brook	Warning
Areas near to the River Nene from Thorpe Waterville to Eaglethorpe including Thorpe Waterville, Wadenhoe, Oundle, Cotterstock and Tansor	River Nene	Warning
River Jordan in Braybrooke and Little Bowden, including properties near the river on Newland Street in Braybrooke, and the area around Scotland Roa...	River Jordan, West Brook	Warning
River Nene at Billing Aquadrome and nearby business parks including the Riverside Business Park and Crow Lane Industrial Estate	River Nene	Warning
Areas near the River Nene in Kislingbury including areas around the High Street and Hodges Lane	River Nene	Warning
Weldon and Kings Cliffe including Hillside Crecent, Church Walk, Maltings Lane and Bridge Street	Willow Brook	Warning
Wellingborough to Thrapston including Station Road and isolated properties in Ringstead and Denford	River Nene	Warning
Clay Coton Brook flood area near Northamptonshire	Clay Coton Brook	Warning
River Tove from Towcester to Cosgrove, including Silverstone Brook	River Tove	Alert
River Tove flood area near Northamptonshire	River Tove	Warning
River Great Ouse flood area near Northamptonshire	River Great Ouse	Warning
River Tove flood area near Northamptonshire	River Tove	Warning
Wootton Brook in Preston Deanery and Horton including Lavender Lane	Wootton Brook	Warning
River Nene, Bugbrooke Brook, Heyford Brook flood area near Northamptonshire	River Nene, Bugbrooke Brook, Heyford Brook	Warning
Willow Brook flood area near Northamptonshire	Willow Brook	Warning

Monitoring Stations

0 Environment Agency monitoring stations

Rivers in Northamptonshire

Avon, Swift, ClaycotonBarnwell BrookClay Coton BrookDallington Brook, Brampton BranchGrendon BrookHarpers BrookHarpers Brook, Willow BrookRiver AvonRiver Great OuseRiver IseRiver Ise, Alledge BrookRiver Jordan, West BrookRiver Leam, River ItchenRiver NeneRiver Nene, Bugbrooke Brook, Heyford BrookRiver Nene, River IseRiver ToveRiver WellandRiver Welland, Stonton BrookSlade BrookWillow BrookWootton Brook

Flood Insurance Information

Northamptonshire has 38 designated flood areas. Understanding your flood risk can help you find the right insurance cover and take steps to protect your property.

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