Flooding advice and support

Flood Risk Management Plans

Flood Risk Management Plans explain how we work to reduce the risk of flooding in South Lanarkshire. They show what actions are planned, where flood risk is highest, and how we work with partners to protect people, homes and businesses.

Who is involved and why it matters

We lead flood risk work locally, as required by the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009. We work closely with organisations such as SEPA, Scottish Water and neighbouring councils so flooding is managed in a joined‑up way across river catchments, not council boundaries. This helps make sure action is taken in the places that need it most.

National Flood Risk Assessment

SEPA carries out a national flood risk assessment for Scotland. This uses flood maps to show areas at risk from rivers, surface water and the sea. The first assessment was published in 2011 and updated in 2018 and again in 2025. You can view the latest flood maps on SEPA’s website to understand flood risk in your area.

Flood Risk Management Plans

Scotland is split into 14 Local Plan Districts based on river catchments. South Lanarkshire is part of:

Clyde and Loch Lomond
Tweed

SEPA has produced a Flood Risk Management Plan for each district. These plans set out long‑term goals and actions to reduce flooding in high‑risk areas. They give the national direction for flood risk work.

Local Flood Risk Management Plans

Local Flood Risk Management Plans turn the national plans into local action. They explain:

what flood protection work will happen locally
when it will be delivered
estimated costs, benefits and funding
who is responsible for delivery

The current plans were published in December 2022.

View the plans or take action

You can view the relevant plans online:

Paper copies are available to see by appointment at our Hamilton offices on Almada Street. You can request an appointment using the Roads and transportation general enquiry form.