Flooding Advice, Prevention and Insurance

Advice

If your property or business has been affected by flooding or you think it may become affected by flooding, it is advised that you make some necessary preparations yourself. Council operatives may not always be available to help.

We advise you store sandbags on your property as we may not be able to get sandbags to you in time.

During out of office hours call 01685 384489 in the event of a flooding emergency.

Further information on flood preparation can be found on National Flood Forum

Warnings

For regularly updated flood alerts, warnings, forecasts and flood advice, please visit the Met Office Weather Warnings or alternatively visit the Natural Resources Wales Flood Warnings website page. 

Insurance 

For information on where to find affordable insurance if your home has been flooded or is at risk from flooding, please visit the Flood Re website.

Advice

The Council is reaching out to our Merthyr Tydfil residents who own any land that contains a -
culvert, gully, stream, ditch or watercourse running through it - and requests that owners carry out essential maintenance in the coming weeks, to help reduce the risk of flooding during the darker, colder months.

Take a look at our 5 top tips to help you safely maintain these privately-owned assets;

• Clear any blockages by removing leaves, debris and silt that could obstruct water flowing
• Cut back any overgrown plants that might restrict water flowing
• Avoid blockages by never dumping household or garden waste into these watercourses
• Inspect culverts and gullies regularly to ensure they are not blocked, collapsed or eroded
• We advise you store sandbags on your property in case of an emergency

You can report any concerns here: https://www.merthyr.gov.uk/do-it-online/report/