Flood risk across Warwickshire
The Warwickshire Avon flows through Rugby, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon, and river flooding is the main risk along it and its tributaries such as the Leam and the Stour. Surface water from heavy rain affects towns and villages right across the county.
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 Warwickshire County Council and landowners.
River Avon – Rugby, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon
River Leam – Leamington Spa
River Stour – Shipston-on-Stour
River Arrow and River Alne – Alcester and Studley
River Anker – Nuneaton and Atherstone
Who manages flood risk here
Warwickshire County Council is the Lead Local Flood Authority, responsible for surface water, groundwater and ordinary watercourses. The Environment Agency manages main rivers and the sea, and issues flood warnings. Your district or borough council decides 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.
