Flood risk across East Riding of Yorkshire
Much of the East Riding is low-lying land beside the Humber estuary and the River Hull, so tidal and river flooding are both significant risks. The Holderness coast is one of the fastest-eroding coastlines in Europe, and surface water flooding from heavy rain has affected Hull and towns across the county, notably in June 2007.
Flood zones only show river and sea flooding, and they ignore flood defences. Surface water and reservoir risk aren’t part of the zones – check them on the Environment Agency’s long-term flood risk service, or get the full report, which covers every source.
Rivers that shape local flood risk
Main rivers are managed by the Environment Agency. Smaller watercourses and drainage are the responsibility of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and landowners.
Humber estuary – Hull, Hessle and Goole
River Hull – Driffield, Beverley and Hull
River Ouse – Goole and Howden
River Derwent – The western edge near Pocklington
Gypsey Race – Bridlington
Who manages flood risk here
East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council are the Lead Local Flood Authorities, responsible for surface water, groundwater and ordinary watercourses. The Environment Agency manages main rivers and the sea, and issues flood warnings. The same councils also decide planning applications – and asks for a flood risk assessment in Flood Zones 2 and 3.
Getting a written answer for an address
The free check describes the area around your postcode. For a specific property, the full report checks your exact address against every flood dataset and gives you a dated PDF to share with your surveyor, conveyancer or insurer.
For planning decisions, your local council has the final say.
