The impact of storms on our canals

Find out how extreme weather affects our ageing and fragile network – and the work we're doing to react, repair and restore our canals this winter.

The threat of extreme weather

How does storm damage impact our work? Last year...

23000

hours

spent on emergency or arising works

million

spent on emergency repairs

storms

in 3 months caused significant damage

When storms hit our canals and rivers, they cause immediate and widespread damage.

They put immense pressure on our resources, and our teams are already on the ground preparing for extreme weather this winter.

Our teams are responding to the threat of extreme weather to restore our canals.

Last Edited: 7 February 2025