The Flood Hub
@thefloodhub.bsky.social
Supporting communities across the North West to manage flood and coastal erosion risk.
Visit out website for more flood resilience information: https://thefloodhub.co.uk/
Visit out website for more flood resilience information: https://thefloodhub.co.uk/
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The Flood Hub
@thefloodhub.bsky.social
· Mar 12
The Flood Hub
thefloodhub.co.uk
We’re now on BlueSky!
The Flood Hub is a one-stop shop for flood information & resources, helping households, businesses & #communities across the North West become more flood #resilient 🏘️💧.
Follow us as we share our advice & practical tips on #flood resilience.
Visit us at: thefloodhub.co.uk
The Flood Hub is a one-stop shop for flood information & resources, helping households, businesses & #communities across the North West become more flood #resilient 🏘️💧.
Follow us as we share our advice & practical tips on #flood resilience.
Visit us at: thefloodhub.co.uk
🌧️ Created by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social , our KS2 education packages on flooding and climate change are available to download and use in your classroom.
Each package includes:
• Multiple curriculum-linked lessons
• Presentation slides
• Teacher notes
• Engaging worksheets for pupils
Each package includes:
• Multiple curriculum-linked lessons
• Presentation slides
• Teacher notes
• Engaging worksheets for pupils
November 27, 2025 at 11:27 AM
🌧️ Created by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social , our KS2 education packages on flooding and climate change are available to download and use in your classroom.
Each package includes:
• Multiple curriculum-linked lessons
• Presentation slides
• Teacher notes
• Engaging worksheets for pupils
Each package includes:
• Multiple curriculum-linked lessons
• Presentation slides
• Teacher notes
• Engaging worksheets for pupils
Make sure you’re following The Flood Hub People on their new social media accounts and stay up to date with their Community Flood Resilience Focus Week starting next week! 💧🤝
We’ve supported communities across the North West for many years to become better prepared for #flooding 💧🤝
Our Community Flood Resilience Focus Week starts on Monday. We’ll be sharing good practice, showcasing our work, & highlighting steps communities can take to reduce the impacts of flooding 🛠
Our Community Flood Resilience Focus Week starts on Monday. We’ll be sharing good practice, showcasing our work, & highlighting steps communities can take to reduce the impacts of flooding 🛠
November 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Make sure you’re following The Flood Hub People on their new social media accounts and stay up to date with their Community Flood Resilience Focus Week starting next week! 💧🤝
❄️ Are you Winter Ready?
As we head into the colder months, it’s a good time to revisit this blog by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social, packed with practical tips to help you prepare your home, business and car for cold weather and increased flood risk.
As we head into the colder months, it’s a good time to revisit this blog by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social, packed with practical tips to help you prepare your home, business and car for cold weather and increased flood risk.
November 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
❄️ Are you Winter Ready?
As we head into the colder months, it’s a good time to revisit this blog by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social, packed with practical tips to help you prepare your home, business and car for cold weather and increased flood risk.
As we head into the colder months, it’s a good time to revisit this blog by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social, packed with practical tips to help you prepare your home, business and car for cold weather and increased flood risk.
🧠💧 @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social wrote a blog exploring the damage caused by #flooding, not to buildings and property but to the #mentalhealth & #wellbeing of those affected.
Commonly it isn't the #flood event, but rather the time through the #recovery process
🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/blog/floodin...
Commonly it isn't the #flood event, but rather the time through the #recovery process
🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/blog/floodin...
November 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
🧠💧 @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social wrote a blog exploring the damage caused by #flooding, not to buildings and property but to the #mentalhealth & #wellbeing of those affected.
Commonly it isn't the #flood event, but rather the time through the #recovery process
🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/blog/floodin...
Commonly it isn't the #flood event, but rather the time through the #recovery process
🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/blog/floodin...
💧Have you been affected by flooding caused by #StormClaudia over the weekend?
☎️If so, have you reported the incident to the relevant authority?
✍️Read our blog written by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social which explains the importance of reporting each incident👇
🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/blog/the-imp...
☎️If so, have you reported the incident to the relevant authority?
✍️Read our blog written by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social which explains the importance of reporting each incident👇
🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/blog/the-imp...
November 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
💧Have you been affected by flooding caused by #StormClaudia over the weekend?
☎️If so, have you reported the incident to the relevant authority?
✍️Read our blog written by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social which explains the importance of reporting each incident👇
🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/blog/the-imp...
☎️If so, have you reported the incident to the relevant authority?
✍️Read our blog written by @thefloodhubpeople.bsky.social which explains the importance of reporting each incident👇
🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/blog/the-imp...
There are currently 10 #flood alerts and 1 flood warning in place across the #NorthWest💧⚠️.
To view the latest flood alerts and warnings, click here🔗https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/
If a flood is expected, check out The Flood Hub here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
#StormClaudia
To view the latest flood alerts and warnings, click here🔗https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/
If a flood is expected, check out The Flood Hub here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
#StormClaudia
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
There are currently 10 #flood alerts and 1 flood warning in place across the #NorthWest💧⚠️.
To view the latest flood alerts and warnings, click here🔗https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/
If a flood is expected, check out The Flood Hub here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
#StormClaudia
To view the latest flood alerts and warnings, click here🔗https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/
If a flood is expected, check out The Flood Hub here ➡️ thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
#StormClaudia
⚠️ Flood Warnings & Alerts – Cumbria
3 flood warnings in place: River Eden at Carlisle, Warwick Holmes, and Keswick Campsite.
3 flood warnings in place: River Eden at Carlisle, Warwick Holmes, and Keswick Campsite.
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
⚠️ Flood Warnings & Alerts – Cumbria
3 flood warnings in place: River Eden at Carlisle, Warwick Holmes, and Keswick Campsite.
3 flood warnings in place: River Eden at Carlisle, Warwick Holmes, and Keswick Campsite.
⚠️ #StormClaudia is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the UK today, with weather warnings in place.
#Rain is expected across England and Wales and there are #flood alerts and warnings across the North West.
#Rain is expected across England and Wales and there are #flood alerts and warnings across the North West.
November 14, 2025 at 8:14 AM
⚠️ #StormClaudia is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the UK today, with weather warnings in place.
#Rain is expected across England and Wales and there are #flood alerts and warnings across the North West.
#Rain is expected across England and Wales and there are #flood alerts and warnings across the North West.
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Section of M6 reopened but delays remain following closure
Section of M6 reopened but delays remain following closure
Highways teams said the flooding had now been cleared and the motorway was due to be reopened.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Section of M6 reopened but delays remain following closure
⚠️ Surface water flooding – #Cumbria 🌧️
Heavy rain has caused flooding on roads. Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journeys. 🚗
#FloodAware #SurfaceWater #DriveSafely
Heavy rain has caused flooding on roads. Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journeys. 🚗
#FloodAware #SurfaceWater #DriveSafely
November 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
⚠️ Surface water flooding – #Cumbria 🌧️
Heavy rain has caused flooding on roads. Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journeys. 🚗
#FloodAware #SurfaceWater #DriveSafely
Heavy rain has caused flooding on roads. Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journeys. 🚗
#FloodAware #SurfaceWater #DriveSafely
⚠️ Flood Alerts & Warnings – Cumbria & Lancashire ⚠️
There are 20 flood alerts and 10 flood warnings in the North West.
The #M6 is closed between #J41 and #J42, and train services from West Cumbria to #Carlisle are cancelled due to flooding. 🚗🚆💧
#FloodAware #FloodWarning #FloodAlert
There are 20 flood alerts and 10 flood warnings in the North West.
The #M6 is closed between #J41 and #J42, and train services from West Cumbria to #Carlisle are cancelled due to flooding. 🚗🚆💧
#FloodAware #FloodWarning #FloodAlert
November 13, 2025 at 7:34 AM
⚠️ Flood Alerts & Warnings – Cumbria & Lancashire ⚠️
There are 20 flood alerts and 10 flood warnings in the North West.
The #M6 is closed between #J41 and #J42, and train services from West Cumbria to #Carlisle are cancelled due to flooding. 🚗🚆💧
#FloodAware #FloodWarning #FloodAlert
There are 20 flood alerts and 10 flood warnings in the North West.
The #M6 is closed between #J41 and #J42, and train services from West Cumbria to #Carlisle are cancelled due to flooding. 🚗🚆💧
#FloodAware #FloodWarning #FloodAlert
⚠️ Yellow Rain Warning ⚠️
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for parts of northern England from 00:00–11:00 today.
Persistent and at times heavy rain could cause some disruption this morning. 🌧️
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for parts of northern England from 00:00–11:00 today.
Persistent and at times heavy rain could cause some disruption this morning. 🌧️
November 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
⚠️ Yellow Rain Warning ⚠️
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for parts of northern England from 00:00–11:00 today.
Persistent and at times heavy rain could cause some disruption this morning. 🌧️
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for parts of northern England from 00:00–11:00 today.
Persistent and at times heavy rain could cause some disruption this morning. 🌧️
🌊 6.3 million properties in England are at risk of #flooding, yet around two-thirds of people don’t fully understand their flood risk.
Flooding isn’t just rivers or coastlines, it can affect anyone, anywhere. Stay informed and protect your home!
Flooding isn’t just rivers or coastlines, it can affect anyone, anywhere. Stay informed and protect your home!
November 12, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🌊 6.3 million properties in England are at risk of #flooding, yet around two-thirds of people don’t fully understand their flood risk.
Flooding isn’t just rivers or coastlines, it can affect anyone, anywhere. Stay informed and protect your home!
Flooding isn’t just rivers or coastlines, it can affect anyone, anywhere. Stay informed and protect your home!
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We have developed education packages for schools & young people, available on @thefloodhub.bsky.social ‘Learning’ page.
Each pack includes a PowerPoint lesson, detailed teacher notes, & ready-to-use worksheets, designed to engage & educate.
🔗 thefloodhubpeople.co.uk/flood-resili...
Each pack includes a PowerPoint lesson, detailed teacher notes, & ready-to-use worksheets, designed to engage & educate.
🔗 thefloodhubpeople.co.uk/flood-resili...
November 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We have developed education packages for schools & young people, available on @thefloodhub.bsky.social ‘Learning’ page.
Each pack includes a PowerPoint lesson, detailed teacher notes, & ready-to-use worksheets, designed to engage & educate.
🔗 thefloodhubpeople.co.uk/flood-resili...
Each pack includes a PowerPoint lesson, detailed teacher notes, & ready-to-use worksheets, designed to engage & educate.
🔗 thefloodhubpeople.co.uk/flood-resili...
Did you see BBC Morning Live's feature on #flooding this morning? 🌧️
They linked to us in their article, so it’s a great time to check out our tips on:
✅ Understanding your #flood risk
✅ Household flood planning
✅ Rain gardens & autumn leaves
Read the BBC article here: www.bbc.co.uk/articles/c2d...
They linked to us in their article, so it’s a great time to check out our tips on:
✅ Understanding your #flood risk
✅ Household flood planning
✅ Rain gardens & autumn leaves
Read the BBC article here: www.bbc.co.uk/articles/c2d...
Are You in a Flood Zone Without Knowing It? Here's How to Check
With more intense rainfall, rising temperatures and expanding urban areas, drains and sewers are becoming overwhelmed more often, leading to flash floods that disrupt homes, roads and local services. ...
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Did you see BBC Morning Live's feature on #flooding this morning? 🌧️
They linked to us in their article, so it’s a great time to check out our tips on:
✅ Understanding your #flood risk
✅ Household flood planning
✅ Rain gardens & autumn leaves
Read the BBC article here: www.bbc.co.uk/articles/c2d...
They linked to us in their article, so it’s a great time to check out our tips on:
✅ Understanding your #flood risk
✅ Household flood planning
✅ Rain gardens & autumn leaves
Read the BBC article here: www.bbc.co.uk/articles/c2d...
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📰 Today marks 10 years since the @metoffice.gov.uk named the first #storm, Storm Abigail.
Since then, there has been a total of 70 named storms, like #StormDesmond, #StormChristoph and #StormHenk.
🔗 www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Since then, there has been a total of 70 named storms, like #StormDesmond, #StormChristoph and #StormHenk.
🔗 www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
10 years since Storm Abigail: a decade of named storms
Today marks 10 years since the Met Office named its first storm, Storm Abigail, launching a public-facing initiative that has since become a cornerstone of weather communication in the UK.
www.metoffice.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 AM
📰 Today marks 10 years since the @metoffice.gov.uk named the first #storm, Storm Abigail.
Since then, there has been a total of 70 named storms, like #StormDesmond, #StormChristoph and #StormHenk.
🔗 www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Since then, there has been a total of 70 named storms, like #StormDesmond, #StormChristoph and #StormHenk.
🔗 www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
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You might know us from @thefloodhub.bsky.social but we’re not new to flood resilience. Previously Newground, we’ve supported communities across the North West for years. 💧
Introducing The Flood Hub People, showcasing our in-person work, support & services: thefloodhubpeople.co.uk
Introducing The Flood Hub People, showcasing our in-person work, support & services: thefloodhubpeople.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
You might know us from @thefloodhub.bsky.social but we’re not new to flood resilience. Previously Newground, we’ve supported communities across the North West for years. 💧
Introducing The Flood Hub People, showcasing our in-person work, support & services: thefloodhubpeople.co.uk
Introducing The Flood Hub People, showcasing our in-person work, support & services: thefloodhubpeople.co.uk
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Since the 2015 floods, we’ve delivered the North West RFCC Community #Flood Resilience Programme, supporting councils, authorities and #communities with advice, engagement and practical steps to boost #resilience.
Find out how we can help: thefloodhubpeople.co.uk
Find out how we can help: thefloodhubpeople.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Since the 2015 floods, we’ve delivered the North West RFCC Community #Flood Resilience Programme, supporting councils, authorities and #communities with advice, engagement and practical steps to boost #resilience.
Find out how we can help: thefloodhubpeople.co.uk
Find out how we can help: thefloodhubpeople.co.uk
💧The average roof collects 24,000 litres of water a year, that can fill a #waterbutt 150 times❕
Installing #waterbutts on your drainpipes can minimise the amount of #rainwater falling on hard surfaces & overloading main drains❕💧
Find out more on our SuDS page here: thefloodhub.co.uk/suds/
Installing #waterbutts on your drainpipes can minimise the amount of #rainwater falling on hard surfaces & overloading main drains❕💧
Find out more on our SuDS page here: thefloodhub.co.uk/suds/
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
💧The average roof collects 24,000 litres of water a year, that can fill a #waterbutt 150 times❕
Installing #waterbutts on your drainpipes can minimise the amount of #rainwater falling on hard surfaces & overloading main drains❕💧
Find out more on our SuDS page here: thefloodhub.co.uk/suds/
Installing #waterbutts on your drainpipes can minimise the amount of #rainwater falling on hard surfaces & overloading main drains❕💧
Find out more on our SuDS page here: thefloodhub.co.uk/suds/
💧 #FloodFactFriday💧
Remember, remember, the 5th of November. Bonfire Night 2025 was the mildest bonfire night on record!
Did you know every 1°C increase in atmospheric temperature allows the air to hold 7% more moisture?🌡️💧
Remember, remember, the 5th of November. Bonfire Night 2025 was the mildest bonfire night on record!
Did you know every 1°C increase in atmospheric temperature allows the air to hold 7% more moisture?🌡️💧
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
💧 #FloodFactFriday💧
Remember, remember, the 5th of November. Bonfire Night 2025 was the mildest bonfire night on record!
Did you know every 1°C increase in atmospheric temperature allows the air to hold 7% more moisture?🌡️💧
Remember, remember, the 5th of November. Bonfire Night 2025 was the mildest bonfire night on record!
Did you know every 1°C increase in atmospheric temperature allows the air to hold 7% more moisture?🌡️💧
⚠️ There are 10 flood alerts & 1 flood warning❗
High tides along our coast are bringing an increased risk of coastal flooding🌊
Stay up to date by signing up to the @envagency.bsky.social flood alerts👉 www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
Find out more about #coastal #flooding🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/coastal-floo...
High tides along our coast are bringing an increased risk of coastal flooding🌊
Stay up to date by signing up to the @envagency.bsky.social flood alerts👉 www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
Find out more about #coastal #flooding🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/coastal-floo...
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
⚠️ There are 10 flood alerts & 1 flood warning❗
High tides along our coast are bringing an increased risk of coastal flooding🌊
Stay up to date by signing up to the @envagency.bsky.social flood alerts👉 www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
Find out more about #coastal #flooding🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/coastal-floo...
High tides along our coast are bringing an increased risk of coastal flooding🌊
Stay up to date by signing up to the @envagency.bsky.social flood alerts👉 www.gov.uk/get-flood-wa...
Find out more about #coastal #flooding🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/coastal-floo...
🗑️Have you seen any blocked trash screens recently?
Trash screens can get blocked with sticks and branches, fallen leaves and litter🌳🪵
Any blockages must be reported the relevant #RiskManagementAuthority (RMA) ☎️
👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
Trash screens can get blocked with sticks and branches, fallen leaves and litter🌳🪵
Any blockages must be reported the relevant #RiskManagementAuthority (RMA) ☎️
👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
November 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
🗑️Have you seen any blocked trash screens recently?
Trash screens can get blocked with sticks and branches, fallen leaves and litter🌳🪵
Any blockages must be reported the relevant #RiskManagementAuthority (RMA) ☎️
👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
Trash screens can get blocked with sticks and branches, fallen leaves and litter🌳🪵
Any blockages must be reported the relevant #RiskManagementAuthority (RMA) ☎️
👉 thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
🎉The Flood Hub has been live for 7 years! We are grateful for your support as we continue to provide the North West with #flood resilience advice💧
➡️https://thefloodhub.co.uk
➡️https://thefloodhub.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM
🎉The Flood Hub has been live for 7 years! We are grateful for your support as we continue to provide the North West with #flood resilience advice💧
➡️https://thefloodhub.co.uk
➡️https://thefloodhub.co.uk
There are now 19 ⚠️Flood Alerts and 🚨8 Flood Warnings across the North West with the majority in Cumbria as heavy rain continues.
➡️ For information on Flood Safety: 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/flood-safety/
➡️ For information on Flood Safety: 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/flood-safety/
November 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
There are now 19 ⚠️Flood Alerts and 🚨8 Flood Warnings across the North West with the majority in Cumbria as heavy rain continues.
➡️ For information on Flood Safety: 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/flood-safety/
➡️ For information on Flood Safety: 🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/flood-safety/
❗Many of this mornings #flood alerts have been upgraded to a flood #warning❗ There are
⚠️17 flood alerts &
⚠️❗11 flood warnings
📄Have you actioned the steps in your flood plan?
Find our quick actions to take here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
⚠️17 flood alerts &
⚠️❗11 flood warnings
📄Have you actioned the steps in your flood plan?
Find our quick actions to take here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
November 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
❗Many of this mornings #flood alerts have been upgraded to a flood #warning❗ There are
⚠️17 flood alerts &
⚠️❗11 flood warnings
📄Have you actioned the steps in your flood plan?
Find our quick actions to take here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...
⚠️17 flood alerts &
⚠️❗11 flood warnings
📄Have you actioned the steps in your flood plan?
Find our quick actions to take here🔗 thefloodhub.co.uk/am-i-at-risk...