Flood Action Online

On 12 October 2026, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs announced the creation of a ‘one stop shop’ for flood preparedness in England. 'Flood action online' brings together clear, actionable guidance for people to check their flood risk and find the latest weather alerts.Homeowners can also identify practical changes, such as property flood resilience measures, to become more resilient to flooding.

The government has also set a new target to improve flood protection for 200,000 properties, investing £4.2 billion between last April and March 2029 to repair and replace existing defences and construct new ones. The announcement is part of the government’s actions to face the challenges of our changing climate and build a more resilient country. It comes as a new Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce meets for the first time to strengthen the nation’s ability to plan for and respond to extreme weather.

Floods Minister Emma Hardy said: Climate change means that extreme weather can switch quickly, but we’re more prepared than ever before for the challenges posed by floods. This government has ambitious targets and historic investment to support the country against severe weather. Our new Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce will put communities and businesses at the heart of our defence plans, while our £4.2 billion investment in new and existing flood defences will protect even more people over the coming years. We are continuing to step up our defences against the weather, and encourage everyone to check their flood risk, prepare a flood plan, and follow warnings to protect their home and family."

Caroline Douglass, Executive Director for Floods at the Environment Agency, said: Every year, flooding threatens communities across England, and as we deal with the changing climate, it’s never been more important for people to understand what they can do to prepare. This Flood Action Week, our new flood website will make it easier than ever to access helpful guidance, while our ongoing investment and maintenance programme will ensure our flood defences continue to protect the areas that need them most. As we head into the winter, our teams are ready to respond around the clock, backed by hundreds of pumps and kilometres of temporary barriers, but we can all play our part in making a difference."

You can access Flood Action Online here.

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