NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE CLIMATE INSIGHTS

Newcastle Flood Risk: Higher Flood Risk Than Manchester Despite Less Rain

24 March 2026 - LocalRisk

Newcastle records just 5.3 hot days above 25°C per year - the lowest of any city in our analysis. Its flood risk at 15.8% is higher than Manchester or Leeds, driven by the River Tyne valley.

Newcastle has higher flood risk than Manchester (15.8% of postcodes vs 10.2%) despite receiving less annual rainfall. Free postcode checker covering flood, heat, air quality and subsidence across all Newcastle postcodes.

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