How to Outsmart Flood Risk in 2025 – 4 New BOOM! Layers Now Live
At BOOM!, we believe better data means better deals. And today, we’re handing you four brand-new ways to dodge costly mistakes and source sites with confidence – rain or shine.
Flooding is no small threat. Millions of UK properties are already at risk from rivers, the sea or sudden downpours. Miss hidden flood hazards and you could face planning headaches, insurance spikes, or worse – land that’s impossible to develop.
So, what’s new? We’ve just dropped four powerful new flood risk layers inside BOOM!:
Risk of Flooding from Rivers & Seas
Risk of Flooding from Rivers & Seas (Climate Change)
Risk of Flooding from Surface Water
Risk of Flooding from Surface Water (Climate Change)
Here’s how they work:
Each layer shows you exactly where flooding could strike – today and decades from now. Risks are grouped into three clear bands:
High risk: ≥3.3% chance per year (1-in-30).
Medium risk: 1–3.3% (1-in-100 to 1-in-30).
Low risk: 0.1–1% (1-in-1000 to 1-in-100).
But we didn’t stop there. These layers also show how deep floodwaters could get:
0.2m (just enough to reach garages and outbuildings)
0.3m
0.6m (high enough to flood homes and wipe out profits)
0.9m
1.2m (deep enough to halt a project cold)
Why depth matters: It’s not just about if a flood might happen – it’s about how bad it could be. A “low chance” flood can still leave you under water if depths hit 60cm or more.
Your next move: make flood checks part of every site
These layers are live now. Next time you check a plot, toggle the flood risk layers on or add them into your SiteSeeker strategy. In seconds you’ll spot sites where flood risk could bite – and where it won’t. Smarter site sourcing means no nasty surprises when planners ask for flood assessments, insurers run quotes, or buyers ask tough questions.
Use them every time you shortlist a site. Cross-check climate layers too – what’s safe today may not be safe tomorrow. Source with more confidence and fewer regrets.
Ready to try it? Log in, layer up, and flood-proof your next site search today. Or book some time with us to show around.