Surface Water Flooding Focus:

What is surface water flooding?

It happens when heavy rain overwhelms drainage systems or can't soak into the ground fast enough. Instead of flowing away, water pools on streets, gardens & low-lying areas.

#FloodRisk #SurfaceWaterFlooding #FloodActionWeek

It’s #FloodActionWeek 🌧️ Over 4.6 million properties in England are at risk of #surfacewaterflooding - and #flashfloods are now one of London’s biggest threats. We’re delivering greener, smarter solutions like #SuDS to help cities adapt.

More here: buff.ly/OEzvz3h

🌍 #ClimateChange is driving more extreme weather – from hotter, drier spells to heavier rainfall and #flooding. 🌧️🌡️

In the UK, winters are getting wetter, and sudden downpours are causing #surfacewaterflooding in towns and cities. These changes are already impacting communities and businesses.

🌧️ Over 3 million properties in England are at risk of surface water #flooding, and summer is no exception. In fact, intense downpours after hot, dry spells can make it worse!

📥 Download our guide: thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

#SurfaceWaterFlooding #FloodRisk #ClimateChange #SummerStorms

🌊The result? More #surface #runoff and localised #flooding, especially in built-up areas.

Visit our #SurfaceWaterFlooding Toolkit’ here: thefloodhub.co.uk/surface-wate...

In recent years we’ve seen major #SurfaceWaterFlooding linked to storms like:
⛈️#StormFranklin (2022)
⛈️#StormBabet (2023)
⛈️#StormHenk (2024)
All of these brought intense bursts of rain that overwhelmed drains and roads, causing localised flooding and damage.

🌍 Why do you think SuDS are crucial in today’s developments? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

a. To manage flooding
b. To improve water quality
c. To create green spaces
d. All of the above!

#SuDS #SurfaceWaterFlooding #FloodRisk #GreenInfrastructure

Climate change is causing heavier rainfall and increasing the risk of #SurfaceWaterFlooding.

#SustainableDrainageSystems (#SuDS) help manage this by slowing down, storing, and soaking away excess rainwater, reducing pressure on drains and managing #flood risk.

🌿 #SuDS are designed to mimic natural drainage by slowing, storing & filtering rainwater, just like in the countryside! They help manage surface water flooding & reduce pressure on drainage systems.

#SustainableDrainage #SurfaceWaterFlooding #GreenInfrastructure #FloodResilience

🌍 Check out our introduction to #SuDS 👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...

#FloodResilience #SurfaceWaterFlooding #UrbanFlooding

💧🌿 SuDS Focus Week starts Monday! 🌿💧
Join us next week as we explore #SustainableDrainageSystems (#SuDS), how they help manage #flood risk and the extra benefits they bring to the #environment. 🌍🏡

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#FloodResilience #SurfaceWaterFlooding #Flooding

Learn more 👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/suds/

#SuDS #SustainableDrainageSystems #FloodResilience #NatureBasedSolutions #NorthWest #SurfaceWaterFlooding

From waterlogged kerbside to functional #SuDS, we've replanted these #raingardens to capture and absorb rainfall to help prevent #surfacewaterflooding.

Filled with pollinator friendly plants, they will also support local #biodiversity.

📍 Rousden Street, @camdencouncil.bsky.social