Updated Flooding Information

31 Mar 2023

Following on from the heavy rains at the end of last year, the Council Flood Team has updated information on the Council website as to what to do in the event of flooding in your area.

For those living in and around the flood defences along the Water of Leith, now the Council website provide additional information about the process to follow as and when it is necessary to activate the Water of Leith flood defences. More information can be found here.

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/flooding/emergency-flood-response

 If you are concerned about flooding you can sign up for an advanced warning service alert from Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) here:

https://www.floodlinescotland.org.uk/what-is-floodline/