Northern Europe – Storm Eleanor Brings Strong Winds and Flooding
Storm Eleanor brought strong winds and storm surge to parts of northern Europe from 02 January 2018. The west of Ireland saw the worst of the flooding. Two people died…
England
UK – Plans to Monitor Flood Risk Across England Using 3-D Laser Maps
The Environment Agency has announced plans to map England’s entire landscape by 2020, using the data to assess flood risk and inform conservation work. Using aircraft equipped with laser scanners,…
UK – Next Phase of Leeds Flood Protection to Focus on Natural Flood Management
Next phase of Leeds flood protection plans set to be submitted to government is to have a strong focus on Natural Flood Management (NFM), with proposals to plant hundreds of…
UK – Boston Barrier Flood Defence Gets the Green Light
The Environment Agency’s £100m Boston Barrier – which will better protect more than 14,000 properties from tidal flooding – has been given the green light by the Secretary of State…
Vulnerable Infrastructure at Risk From Climate
Damage to vulnerable infrastructure caused by climate hazards could triple by the 2020s and rise over ten-fold by the end of the century. LONDON, 1 December, 2017 – Europeans need…
UK and Ireland – Dozens Evacuated After Heavy Rain Causes Rivers to Overflow
A storm caused major flooding in parts of the UK and Ireland between 22 and 23 November. Some areas recorded around 90 mm of rain in 24 hours. Winds of…
Ireland and UK – Storm Brian Causes Flooding
Storm Brian brought strong winds, high waves and rain to parts of Ireland and UK from Saturday, 21 October, 2017. Some minor flooding was reported in several cities in Ireland…
Ireland and UK – Storm Ophelia Brings Damaging Winds and Storm Surge
Ex-hurricane Ophelia brought 150 km/h winds, high waves and storm surge to parts of Ireland and UK on 16 October, 2017. At least 3 people have died in Ireland as…
UK – Floods in Cumbria After 211mm of Rain in 24 Hours
Heavy rain in northern England caused flooding in parts of the county of Cumbria. The Environment Agency said that some areas recorded 211 mm of rain in 24 hours. The…
UK – Extreme Weather Events Could Cost Economy Tens of Billions, Warns WWF Report
Extreme weather and other possible scenarios that lead to environmental decline could have a significant impact on UK jobs and the economy if left unchecked, and must be factored into…
UK – Emergency Rescues After Flash Floods in South West England
Parts of south west England were once again under water after a period of heavy rainfall that began during the evening of 02 September 2017. This is the second flood…
Europe – Overlooked flood risks put many in danger
Governments and insurance companies are failing to educate people on how to avoid flood risks, which are increasing as the climate warms. LONDON, 27 August, 2017 – With flood risks…
Ireland and UK – 100 People Rescued From Flash Floods, Roads and Bridges Destroyed
Emergency services in Northern Ireland were called on to carry out dozens of flood water rescues after heavy rain and flash flooding that began 22 August 2017. Flooding was also…
Climate change shifts timing of European floods
A study conducted by TU Wien and 30 European partners shows that the timing of the floods has shifted across much of Europe, dramatically in some areas. When a major…
UK – Summer Storm Brings Flooding to Eastern and Southern England
Flooding in parts of England caused traffic and transport problems and damage to property between 08 and 09 August 2017. A summer storm brought heavy rain to some areas of…
UK – Emergency Rescues After Flash Floods in Southern England
Thunderstorms in southern England brought torrential rain, large hail and flash flooding on 18 July, 2017. Emergency services responded to flash flooding in Kent, Berkshire and Cornwall, where helicopters were…
