Councils work around-the-clock with emergency services, government agencies and the voluntary and community sector to cope with prolonged extreme weather. In this section: Coastal flooding and erosion Coastal flooding is caused by extreme tidal conditions. Document library Key documents to help flood risk practitioners and other risk management organisations with flood risk management responsibilities. Flood risk and flood risk management Flood risk and how it can be managed by local authorities to help mitigate the impact of flooding. Flooding: frequently asked questions Answering the most common questions around flooding. Glossary Managing flood risk Flooding is a natural process resulting from a variety of events. It is a major problem for many people, posing a risk to health, safety and wellbeing. River (fluvial) flooding Surface water (pluvial) flooding The Water Framework Directive and FCERM Share this page: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn+ Email this page Print this page
Document library Key documents to help flood risk practitioners and other risk management organisations with flood risk management responsibilities.
Flood risk and flood risk management Flood risk and how it can be managed by local authorities to help mitigate the impact of flooding.
Managing flood risk Flooding is a natural process resulting from a variety of events. It is a major problem for many people, posing a risk to health, safety and wellbeing.