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Flooding is one of our highest priority risks.
While the risk of floods isn't as high in Rutland as it is in other areas, it's important we all know how to react to severe weather conditions.
You can use the Environment Agency flood map to see if your home's at risk of flooding.
You can also check the flooding forecast.
If you're worried about flooding in your area, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 or sign up for automatic flood alerts.
Before flooding:
During flooding:
After flooding:
We do not have a legal responsibility to provide assistance during floods - but we do provide emergency assistance, depending on local knowledge and experience of the situation.
During a flood, we go on call outs to help the emergency services, close roads and deal with flooding on carriage ways.
We offer engineering advice on how to lessen the risk of your property flooding, and general guidance on flooding responses and responsibilities under the Land Drainage Act 1991.
For advice or to contact us about a flooding incident, email: highways@rutland.gov.uk
If you know your home's at risk of flooding, we advise you to get sandbags or flood defence equipment to prepare before flooding happens.
We do not provide sandbags for residents - you will need to buy these from a DIY store or builders' merchant.
We are only able to issue sandbags to protect critical infrastructure and support emergency services.
Driving through flood waters can be extremely dangerous - it's impossible to see how deep the water is and if there's any submerged hazards that could damage your car or leave you stranded.
If you ignore road closure signs, you will be prosecuted by the police if caught.