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Flood risk (in a flood zone) in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire’s 10 areas ranked — lowest flood risk. Every figure from DEFRA air quality + EA Flood Map for Planning, 2023–24. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Flood risk (in a flood zone) (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Hertfordshire | 1.1% |
| 2 | Watford | 1.1% |
| 3 | Welwyn Hatfield | 1.1% |
| 4 | Stevenage | 1.1% |
| 5 | Dacorum | 1.2% |
| 6 | St Albans | 1.4% |
| 7 | Hertsmere | 3.6% |
| 8 | Three Rivers | 3.7% |
| 9 | East Hertfordshire | 10.3% |
| 10 | Broxbourne | 12.9% |
Source: DEFRA air quality + EA Flood Map for Planning · 2023–24. Ranked lowest first.
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