We live in an area where flooding is possible – the last event in 1979 flooded the southern and western parts of Pontcanna as well as other parts of Riverside to the south. Flood defences have been built since then but over recent years climate change has led to more extreme weather events.
In 2020, a 1 in 80 year flood from the River Taff overran Pontcanna Fields but was contained by the defences so no properties were affected.
However, there remain risks of flooding from surface water and river and sea in parts of our area and Riverside generally in future years.
In order to prepare for this, a small group of local residents have begun to draft a community flood plan for Severn Grove, Romilly Crescent and Conway Road - click here. Talbot Street has an established flood plan already - click here.
This website acts as a host for these flood plans so local residents and businesses can see what is proposed and to get information on flood risk and how to deal with it.
If you are a resident of a nearby street you could also develop a flood plan (potentially using our templates) and use this site to publicise it.
