Flood Risk Identified in Buckinghamshire Following Storm Austen Forecast
What happened
Buckinghamshire is facing increased flood risk due to the forecast of heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Austen. According to a report, more than 18,000 properties across the county are at risk from surface water flooding, and thousands more are threatened by rivers and groundwater. Wycombe, which is crossed by the River Wye, has 1,753 properties at risk from river flooding.
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Why it matters
The county's Local Flood Risk Management Strategy identifies Wycombe as the area with the most properties at risk of flooding. The report also notes that Aylesbury Vale has the second-highest number of properties threatened by surface water flooding, with future risks estimated to increase due to climate change.
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Who's involved
- BuckinghamshireCeremonial county in England facing flood risk
- River WyeRiver that crosses High Wycombe and has a history of flooding issues
- Environment AgencyNon-departmental public body involved in flood risk management
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- BuckinghamshireSpeculative
Buckinghamshire could face increased property insurance costs for the 18,000 properties at risk.
- River WyeSpeculative
High Wycombe could face higher local infrastructure repair costs due to the River Wye's history of flooding.
- Environment AgencySpeculative
The Environment Agency could face increased emergency response operational costs due to the heightened flood risk.
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River Colne
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Buckinghamshire
ceremonial county in England, UK (use Q21694636 for administrative unitary authority)
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River Great Ouse
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