LEEDS CLIMATE INSIGHTS

Leeds Flood Risk: Nearly 11,000 Properties at High Risk From River Aire

23 March 2026 - LocalRisk

Leeds receives around 919mm of rain per year - 350mm less than Manchester - yet has higher flood risk. The River Aire corridor explains it, with nearly 11,000 properties classified at high risk.

Analysis of 20,755 Leeds postcodes: 13.8% high flood risk driven by the River Aire, nearly 11,000 high-risk properties, and 8.0 hot days per year. Free postcode checker.

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