flooding
Sutton Council is currently addressing properties at high risk of future flooding near the River Wandle.
Sutton Council's Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe Local Committee reviewed a report in July 2025, which found properties near the River Wandle are at high risk of future flooding. This followed a flood event in September 2024 where nine properties experienced internal flooding, with Environment Agency modelling confirming the high risk for these properties within the floodplain.
The topic of flooding, the overflowing of water onto normally dry land, was highlighted by the September 2024 event. Councillor Patrick Ogbonna, Chair of the Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe Local Committee, and other councillors reviewed the findings of the flood investigation.
Key facts
- Properties near the River Wandle were found to be at high risk of future flooding in July 2025. Source
- Nine properties experienced internal flooding during a September 2024 flood event. Source
- Environment Agency modelling confirmed properties impacted by the September 2024 event are at high risk. Source
- The findings were presented at Sutton's Hackbridge, St Helier and The Wrythe Local Committee meeting on July 17, 2025. Source
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