Flooding

 
Contact us in an emergency

Call us 24 hours a day on

01766 771000

or go to the Contact us in an emergency page for more contact numbers.


Please note that you are responsible for protecting your property from flooding. It is not the responsibility of Gwynedd Council.

Information on how to prepare yourself and your home for floods can be found in the flooding - emergency planning guide

 

 

The latest during flooding

During flooding, the latest information about services and road conditions will be available here:   

 

 

Flood warnings

For a list of flood warnings and advice visit the Natural Resources Wales website or call 03000 65 3000.
If you live in an area which suffers from flooding, Natural Resources Wales can warn you if any flood warnings are issued in your area. The service is completely free of charge.

 

Sandbags

When there is flooding, during severe weather or high tides, the Council will try to supply sandbags to people who ask for them if there is a high risk of imminent flooding of the property. The Council's ability to supply sandbags depends on the workers' availability because of the extent and severity of the floods.

To request sandbags, contact us

Request sandbags online
Or in an emergency call 01766 771000.


Roads and highways

To report a problem on the road due to flooding or standing water, please contact us:

Contact us online - flooding

or in an emergency, call 01766 771000.

As well as this website, keep an eye on Traffic Wales, the Welsh Government’s information service, about the situation on the roads.

Traveline Cymru has information on public transport.

 

Waste and recycling

Please put your waste and recycling out as usual during flooding if it is safe to do so. We will make every effort to collect it.

 

Schools

If schools are closed due to flooding, details can be found by going to the

 
Libraries

If libraries are closed due to flooding, details can be found by going to the

   

Health advice for residents affected by flooding

It is important to exercise caution when cleaning up following a flood as flood water may be contaminated. Should you come into contact with flood water or flood damaged items, please take note of the following advice:

  • Please ensure that you wear water proof clothing and gloves when cleaning up after a flood;
  • Dispose of any foods which have come into contact with flood water;
  • Thoroughly clean all utensils and kitchen surfaces with hot soapy water and disinfectant as required;
  • And most importantly ensure that hands are washed thoroughly after coming into contact with flood water or flood damaged items.
  • Further advice can be found on the Public Health Wales and Natural Resources Wales website.


Flood advice for businesses