Flooding information and support

For the latest announcements and information follow @Bradfordmdc on Twitter.

For urgent flooding issues call the Council contact centre on 01274 431000. 

Create a flood pack

Put together a kit of essential items you'll need to be at hand when it floods

These packs will vary depending on the individuals at risk, but basic essential items remain the same.

What to do if it floods

Find out how you can prepare if your property is threatened with flooding

If you have a questions about flooding you might be able to find it on our frequently asked questions on flooding webpage.

Weather warnings

When weather warnings or flood warnings are issued by the Met Office and the Environment Agency our Emergency Management Team get ready to respond. They liaise with agencies like the Police and Fire & Rescue services as well as the Environment Agency and other local councils

If needed, we can arrange temporary accommodation for people. If you need temporary accommodation, please contact our Housing Options Service. Housing Options Officers are there to assist people who require housing advice or emergency housing:

• Office hours, Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5pm, Friday , 8.30am to 4.30pm. To access the service ring 01274 435999
• If emergency accommodation is required during out-of-office hours, please ring 01274 381999.

Due to COVID, Housing Options are not currently offering a face to face service, however, if you do not have a phone you can come into Britannia Housing and the Customer Service Officers will assist you to access service.

If your property is at risk of flooding, sign up for flood warnings and have a flood plan in place:

• check the latest weather warnings from the Met Office
• check if your area is at risk of flooding
• sign up for flood alerts
• write a flood plan

Yorkshire Flood Resilience

Yorkshire Flood Resilience is working with partners and communities across Yorkshire to raise awareness of the risks we all face from flooding and promote greater understanding of how we can take action to protect our homes, businesses and property.

Visit the Yorkshire Flood Resilience website to find out more.