If you are concerned that your home or area might be at risk of flooding, you can check on the Environment Agency’s website:
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/31618.aspx or register with the floodline warning service, that will call you if your area is at risk. To register by telephone please call Floodline on 0845 988 1188.
The Environment Agency also have the following page giving flood advice: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/