How to report a flood in an emergency
Issued 7.8.25 via the Flood Resilience Programme Co-Ordinator, Lincolnshire County Council
IN THE EVENT OF A FLOODING EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD FOCUS ON THE SAFETY OF YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY
IF YOU NEED TO EVACUATE
If there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 and ask for the Fire Service
IF WATER HAS ENTERED YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS
If water has entered the living areas of your property and you cannot stay safely:
HOMEOWNERS
- Contact your insurer directly
- If you are not insured, contact your district council's housing team for assistance
PRIVATE RENTERS
- Notify your landlord immediately
COUNCIL TENANTS
- Contact your district council's housing team or visit www.lincolnshireresilienceforum.org/risks/river-surface-groundwater-flooding
IF WATER IS LIKELY TO ENTER YOUR PROPERTY
- If possible, obtain sandbags from a local supplier for faster support
- If you cannot access sandbags, report your need on www.flxmystreet.lincolnshire.gov.uk
- Alternatively call 01522 782082 (Please note that it is quicker to report online)
- WE DO NOT HAVE A DUTY TO PROVIDE SANDBAGS BUT WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ASSIST
TO REPORT FLOODING
- FLOODING AFFECTING THE HIGHWAY Report it on FixMyStreet FLOODING TO PROPERTY OR LAND Let us know via FixMyStreet or call 01522782082 (Note there may be delays during high demand)
STAY INFORMED
- For the latest updates during a flooding incident
- Follow LINCOLNSHIRE LRF on X, Facebook or online at www.lincolnshireresilienceforum.org/news
- Listen to BBC RADIO LINCOLNSHIRE online, on DAB, or on 94.9FM /104.7FM
- Sign up to Flood warnings at www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warningsand
- www.check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings/lincolnshire#warnings
If your home or business has experienced internal flooding to the living areas of your property, please complete our resident survey https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/xfp/form/936 to provide us with valuableinformation to support investigations following the flooding event.