Question 1

Is Solihull at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Solihull has 4 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #90 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Solihull?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 flood warning and alert areas in Solihull, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 1 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Solihull?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Solihull include River Blythe. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Solihull?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Solihull's 4 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

Question 5

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

Accepted Answer

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 Solihull's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Solihull?

Accepted Answer

Solihull 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.

Name	River / Sea	Type
River Blythe at Molands Bridge	River Blythe	Warning
River Blythe at Cheswick Green including Coppice Walk, Cheswick Way and Watery Lane areas	River Blythe	Warning
River Blythe at Barston, Temple Balsall and Bradnocks Marsh	River Blythe	Warning
River Blythe flood area near Solihull	River Blythe	Warning

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