🏠 Flood Risk in Wales: A Guide for Tenants
Did you know that 1 in 7 properties in Wales - around 272,817 homes - are at risk of flooding?
Flooding can cause serious disruption, but being informed and prepared can help reduce the impact. Whether you rent a flat or a house, it’s important to understand your flood risk and take practical steps to protect yourself and your belongings.
🌧️ How Flood Risk Is Managed in Wales
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) takes a risk-based approach to managing the risk of flooding and provides provision of information and advice to those at risk of flooding on the practical steps they can take to be better prepared before, during and after flooding.
🔍 Check Your Property’s Flood Risk
You can check the flood risk for your area by entering your postcode into NRW's online service: Check your flood risk by postcode
This tool shows the highest risk level for each type of flooding (river, surface water, sea, etc.) within 10 metres of your address.
📲 Sign Up for Flood Warnings
NRW provides a FREE 24/7 flood warning service. By signing up, you can choose to receive alerts by text message, phone call, or email when flooding is expected in your area. Type talk is also available on 0345 602 6340
Sign up to receive flood warnings
These warnings give you time to prepare and take action to stay safe.
🧾 Talk to Your Landlord & Get Insured
As a tenant:
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Discuss flood risk with your landlord.
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Make sure your contents insurance is up to date and includes flood cover.
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Consider completing a Personal Flood Plan to help you respond quickly and safely.
Download a Personal Flood Plan
This plan outlines what to do before, during, and after a flood, and helps ensure you have key information and supplies ready.
🤝 Work together
Some communities living in flood risk areas have created Community Flood Plans. These help:
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Identify and support vulnerable neighbours.
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Coordinate local actions.
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Provide vital information to emergency services.
Learn about Community Flood Plans
Working together builds resilience and can help communities recover more quickly after a flood.
✅ Final Tips for Tenants
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Stay informed about your local flood risk.
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Sign up for flood alerts and warnings
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Check your contents insurance is up to date and covers you in a flood event.
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Keep emergency supplies and important documents safe.
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Talk to your landlord and neighbours.
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Make a personal flood plan.
Flooding can happen suddenly — being prepared means you can act quickly and stay safe.
Emergency flood kit:
