How do river and tidal flood searches differ from surface water flood risk?

Different physics, different agencies

Fluvial and tidal risks usually come from river and coastal modelling. Surface water flooding follows rainfall intensity and local drainage capacity.

Conveyancing reality

Search packs may summarise both where products exist.

Your survey should comment on visible damp routes.

Planning may show Sustainable Drainage expectations on new plots.

Cross-check marketing claims about defences with Environment Agency maps.

Using Property Passport UK

Start from the address on [Property Search](/search). When you own or manage the home, [claim your Property Passport](/claim/start) and upload Documents with clear dates and sources. Browse more explainers in the [Property Guides library](/guides). This article is general information, not legal, tax, mortgage, or survey advice.