Is Worcestershire at risk of flooding?

Worcestershire has 67 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a High risk rating. It ranks #31 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

How many flood warning areas are in Worcestershire?

There are 67 flood warning and alert areas in Worcestershire, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 16 rivers.

Do I need flood insurance in Worcestershire?

If your property is in or near one of Worcestershire's 67 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 Worcestershire's flood areas on this page.

What was the worst flood in Worcestershire?

Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire

Q: Which rivers flood in Worcestershire?

The main rivers in Worcestershire include Barbourne Brook, Barbourne Brook in Worcester, Kyre Brook, Ledwyche Brook, River Rea, Mor Brook, Borle Brook, Dowles Brook, Dick Brook and 11 others. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

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#31 of 152 counties

Flood Areas in Worcestershire

67 designated flood warning and alert areas

Name	River / Sea	Type
Barbourne Brook at Barbourne	Barbourne Brook	Warning
Barbourne Brook in Worcester	Barbourne Brook in Worcester	Alert
River Salwarpe, Elmbridge and Hadley Brooks and their tributaries	River Salwarpe	Alert
Kyre Brook at Tenbury Wells	Kyre Brook	Warning
River Teme and its tributaries downstream of Ludlow	River Teme	Alert
River Severn in South Worcester	River Severn	Warning
River Lugg North of Leominster	River Lugg	Alert
River Avon at Nogains and Defford Road, Pershore	River Avon	Warning
River Severn at Severnside, Bewdley	River Severn	Warning
River Avon at Pershore and Wick	River Avon	Warning
River Severn in Shropshire	River Severn	Alert
River Teme at Powick	River Teme	Warning
Bow and Piddle Brook	Piddle, Bow	Alert
River Severn at Upper Arley	River Severn	Warning
River Isbourne at The Hollows, Sedgeberrow	River Isbourne	Warning
River Avon at Evesham	River Avon	Warning
River Severn at Dunns Lane, Upton upon Severn	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at East Waterside, Upton upon Severn	River Severn	Warning
River Stour at Wolverley	River Stour	Warning
River Teme at Shelsley Walsh and Clifton Upon Teme	River Teme	Warning
River Severn at Court Meadow, Kempsey and Callow End	River Severn	Warning
Kempsey Village	River Severn, Hatfield Brook	Warning
Kempsey Village	River Severn, Hatfield Brook	Alert
River Severn at Wribbenhall, Bewdley	River Severn	Warning
River Teme at Burford and Tenbury Wells including Newnham Bridge	River Teme	Warning
River Avon at Birlingham including Eckington Bridge	River Avon	Warning
River Teme at Lower Wick	River Teme	Warning
River Severn at Pitchcroft, North Worcester	River Severn	Warning
River Severn in North Worcester	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Northwood, Bewdley	River Severn	Warning
River Avon at Fladbury and Cropthorne	River Avon	Warning
Mor, Borle, Dowles and Dick Brooks and their tributaries	Mor Brook, Borle Brook, Dowles Brook, Dick Brook	Alert
River Teme at Leigh	River Teme	Warning
River Severn at Larford, Riverlands, Holt Heath and Holt Fleet	River Severn	Warning
River Stour at Kidderminster	River Stour	Warning
River Teme at Knightwick, Doddenham and Broadwas	River Teme	Warning
River Cole at Solihull Lodge including Nethercote Gardens, Wise Meadows, Corley Close and Peterbrook Road	River Cole	Warning
River Severn at Hanley Road, Upton upon Severn	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Clifton and Severn Stoke including Clevelode and Rhydd	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Severn Bank Park	River Severn	Warning
River Teme at Eardiston	River Teme	Warning
Blackpole and Perdiswell on the Barbourne Brook	Barbourne Brook	Warning
River Severn at Hylton Road, Worcester	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Bewdley, Blackstone and Stourport	River Severn	Warning
River Avon at Wyre Piddle	River Avon	Warning
River Rea at Newnham Bridge	River Rea	Warning
Ledwyche Brook and River Rea	Ledwyche Brook, River Rea	Alert
River Severn at New Street and Backfields Lane, Upton upon Severn	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Uckinghall	River Severn	Warning
River Teme at Bransford	River Teme	Warning
River Severn at Hawford Wood and Bevere	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Hampton Loade and Highley	River Severn	Warning
River Isbourne at Sedgeberrow and Hinton on the Green	River Isbourne	Warning
River Stour at Stourport	River Stour	Warning
River Severn at Waterside, Upton upon Severn	River Severn	Warning
River Severn at Hanley Castle, Rectory Road in Upton upon Severn, Saxons Lode and riverside properties in Uckinghall	River Severn	Warning
River Severn Sandy Lane Industrial Estate, Moor Hall Lane and Severnside Cottages, Stourport	River Severn	Warning
River Stour at Caunsall and Cookley	River Stour	Warning
River Teme at Stanford Bridge	River Teme	Warning
River Severn at Ryall including properties in The Beeches and Ryall Meadow	River Severn	Warning
River Severn flood area near Worcestershire	River Severn	Warning
Bunches Brook from Broadway to Childswickham		Warning
Badsey Brook and Bunches Brook from Childswickham to Murcot		Warning
Badsey Brook from Murcot to Offenham		Warning
Spadesbourne Brook at Bromsgrove		Warning
Hen Brook at Stoke Prior		Warning
River Teme at Toronto Close Lower Wick		Warning

Monitoring Stations

0 Environment Agency monitoring stations

Rivers in Worcestershire

Barbourne BrookBarbourne Brook in WorcesterKyre BrookLedwyche Brook, River ReaMor Brook, Borle Brook, Dowles Brook, Dick BrookPiddle, BowRiver AvonRiver ColeRiver IsbourneRiver LuggRiver ReaRiver SalwarpeRiver SevernRiver Severn, Hatfield BrookRiver StourRiver Teme

Flood Insurance Warning for Worcestershire

Worcestershire has 67 designated flood areas and a high flood risk rating. If you live in this area, check your buildings and contents insurance covers flood damage. Homes in high-risk areas may face higher premiums or require specialist cover.

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