Now that summer has come to an end and autumn and winter storms have begun, it is essential that you are prepared in case of flooding. You can check your flood risk on this map. If your community is at risk of river flooding you should sign up for Environment Agency flood warnings.
You should always know what to do in case of flooding. You can also view the latest flood alerts and warnings as a list and on an interactive map. The map not only shows river levels; it also maps groundwater levels against historical highs.
Gullies, drains and reporting
We empty 60,000 gullies each year, with many emptied on a scheduled basis. Gullies on A and B roads are cleaned out each year, while those on lesser roads are visited over a two-year programme. We have also identified around 5,000 high-risk gullies that receive an annual visit.
If you or a member of your community sees a blocked gully, the best way to report is using MyWilts. When we receive a report, we will prioritise it, with blocked gullies that may create a hazard on a high-speed road or risk internal flooding to property given the highest priority.
We have three high-pressure jetting machines that are deployed reactively to deal with reports from our communities and town and parish councils, while another three tankers operate to our scheduled cleaning programme.
Useful links
