Flooding and flood risk management

Flood risk management: our responsibilities and powers

What the council's responsibilities are when managing flood risks and powers that we have, includes our plans and strategies

Contact details if flooding occurs, includes overflowing drains and gullies, or rivers that are flooded or blocked

Check the flood risk of an area, and get notified about flooding

Set up or join a flood action group, learn how to protect your property or business from flooding, and find out how to stay safe during a flood

Who to contact and how to clean up after a flood

What our flood investigations cover and actions that might be taken following an investigation

See a map to check the type of watercourse you're working on

Know your responsibilities as a riparian owner

Apply for land drainage consent if you’re planning on carrying out work on an ordinary watercourse

Guidance on preparing and submitting a surface water drainage proposal, what to include, how to get advice and what happens after it's submitted

View our online record of structures or features (assets) that have a significant impact on the risk of flooding in Buckinghamshire

Learn about our different flood management projects and how they are funded

View our local flood risk management strategies and plans, surface water management plans and strategic flood risk assessments

Who to contact for water quality issues