New national flood and coastal erosion risk information
Summary
The Environment Agency has published new national flood and coastal erosion risk information for England, including updated maps and future climate change scenarios. The release is part of a new national flood risk assessment process that combines local and national modelling, with data made available through the Defra Data Services Platform.
Why it matters
Flood and coastal erosion risk is a key consideration in residential property inspection, valuation and due diligence, particularly where climate change scenarios may affect long-term risk. Surveyors should note that the new data format and phased update approach may affect how flood information is accessed and interpreted in practice.
Key points
- New national flood and coastal erosion risk information has been published by the Environment Agency.
- The assessment includes future scenarios that account for climate change allowances.
- The new process combines detailed local models with national-scale modelling to improve flood risk maps.
- Data is available via the Defra Data Services Platform, but formats and structures have changed.
- The Environment Agency says NaFRA is not designed for insurance underwriting or premium setting.
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