Flooding
Be Prepared for Flooding
Areas within Swale can flood in certain conditions (heavy rainfall coinciding with an unusually high tide). If you experience flooding or think that your property is at risk of flooding please refer to the attached flooding leaflet. In all other cases of flooding contact the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60. The Council do not provide sandbags so if you think your property is at risk of flooding you should make your own arrangements.
Information and flood warnings are available on the Environment Agency's website as well as advice booklets.
The Environment Agency offers advice about what to do before, during, and after a flood. The leaflet is also available from district councils, libraries and police stations.
If your road floods during heavy rainfall, please report it using the Kent County Council Online Maintenance Form so we can try and rectify the problem.
Zurich Flood Guide is a useful document for information about flooding.
Useful numbers and links
- 24-hour flood warnings call the Environment Agency Floodline on 0845 988 1188 or Environment Agency Flooding Page
- Kent County Council on 0300 333 5540
- Emergency Planning Information: Gov.uk - Planning for Emergencies
If there is a danger to life always dial 999 and ask for the appropriate emergency service.
