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Flooding

We close flooded roads and issue warnings to safeguard the public who use our highways within North Somerset.

Once floodwaters recede we will investigate why an area has flooded and aim to improve drainage and clean road gullies once a year.

However, we are not responsible for preventing flooding on private property.

We do not supply sandbags, however, they can be obtained from the following local suppliers:

  • Jewson, Station Incline, Yatton - 01934 838 293
  • Jewson, Winterstoke Road, Weston-super-Mare - 01934 628 121
  • Slocombe Buildbase, Searle Crescent, Winterstoke Commercial Centre, Weston-super-Mare - 01934 626 503
  • Parker Merchanting, Garonor Way, Portbury - 01275 375 000

For further general information contact our Streets and Open Spaces service.

Residents and business owners can find out if their property is in a flood risk area and find further information and advice on flooding issues, including property protection, on the Environment Agency or by telephoning its Floodline on 0845 988 1188.

Business owners seeking advice on business continuity issues following a flood event can contact our Business Continuity Officer on 01275 888 656.

If a flood is caused by a burst water main you should contact Wessex Water on 0845 600 4600 or Bristol Water on 0800 801 011.

For further information download our Highway flooding service standards or contact Streets and Open Spaces on 01934 888 802.