FloodSax

28/08/2025

The summer is quickly coming to end with wet weather on the way, according to the Met Office.

Low pressure is now moving in signalling rain and wind for the days ahead as the UK moves towards early autumn with a lot of rain forecast for the first two weeks in September.

It means the risk of flooding will be high with the rain landing on dry ground, not soaking in and so putting homes and businesses at risk.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Steve Willington said: “Meteorological summer is ending on a wet and windy note for many with low pressure the dominant force for the UK’s weather.

“While many areas may welcome some rain after fairly prolonged dry weather, there’s a potential that over the next few days some parts of Wales, northwest England and western Scotland could see some impacts at times, which we’ll be keeping an eye on.”

A spell of more persistent and heavy rain is forecast on Saturday as an area of low pressure moves in from the southwest and tracks north-eastwards close to the UK. Accompanying this heavy rain will be some strong winds, particularly along coasts.

According to the Met Office: “Changeable and unsettled weather conditions are expected across the UK with low pressure systems tending to dominate the overall pattern. This will mean showers or longer spells of rain will affect the majority of the UK at times.

“Some heavy rain or showers are expected in places, most often in the west. Thunderstorms and hail are also possible, as are some spells of strong winds if any deep areas of low pressure form in the vicinity of the UK.”

Plan ahead and protect your homes and businesses with FloodSax alternative sandbags which can be used outdoors to stop the water getting in and indoors to soak up any internal escapes of water.

More at https://www.floodsax.co.uk

12/08/2025

A new free directory has just been published giving people all the vital information they need to make their properties flood resistant.

The Property Flood Resilience Directory has been compiled and written by national flood campaigner Mary Dhonau, OBE – known as Flood Mary - who often appears on regional and national media talking about the hazards, misery and trauma of flooding.

The directory has lots of advice on how to protect your home or business from flooding along with important information about flood insurance.

It also showcases products, the companies that make them and how to contact them including FloodSax alternative sandbags, flood doors, airbrick covers, submersible pumps, non-return valves, flood gates and flood restoration services.

For more information and to download the directory go to https://bit.ly/45wRv6v

05/08/2025

FloodSax saved potentially thousands of pounds damage after an old lead pipe suddenly started leaking in a pensioner’s home.

Janet Tipton lives in Syston, Leicestershire, and always has a stock of FloodSax sandless sandbags after a serious flood in January 2024 caused thousands of pounds damage when a brook burst its banks, sending water into Janet’s house and nearby homes.

Now she has had to deploy the FloodSax solely for an internal leak.
She said: “The old lead pipe in my kitchen sprang a leak but I managed to prevent flooding by deploying the FloodSax.

“They absorbed all the water before I was able to turn off the supply and engage a plumber. The FloodSax did not leak and were easily disposed of at the local refuse site.”

To read the full story go to https://bit.ly/4fn8AnP

24/07/2025

British invention FloodSax alternative sandbags are always in action worldwide.
They were devised by Environmental Defence Systems based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, with around 3 million sold worldwide.
They have just saved a Canadian couple thousands of dollars in flood damage.
When water started to seep into their home in Alberta, Barbara McInerney simply dropped FloodSax onto the water which stopped it in its tracks by soaking it up.
It meant the water couldn’t spread and cause untold damage to floors, electrics, plasterboard and furniture along with fixtures and fittings.
To discover exactly how FloodSax did this go to https://bit.ly/4f5ao4P

21/07/2025

A box of 20 FloodSax alternative sandbags only costs around £140 yet could save you tens of thousands of pounds in needless flood damage.

Summer thunderstorms are now an ever present threat across the UK with the continual risk of flash flooding.

The millions of gallons of water that comes with a heavy summer downfall means the water will hit the ground and then run off it rather than soaking in, putting homes and businesses at serious risk of severe flood damage.

That’s why it’s vital to be always prepared for flash flooding with FloodSax alternative sandbags as they take just minutes to deploy.

Local councils have absolutely no responsibility to provide sandbags and, even if they do, are highly unlikely to be able to deploy them in time when a flash flood is imminent.

Don’t leave it to chance and end of up with the terrible expense of severe trauma of being flooded.

Read more at https://bit.ly/4ma6HOh

15/07/2025

More than half a million London homes and businesses are at high or medium risk of flooding.
The staggeringly high number from Environment Agency data also includes 56,000 basement properties deemed to be at a greatly increased risk as flooding streets will be above them.
Here’s how you can protect your property from the risk of flooding for just a few pounds.
Read full story at https://bit.ly/44t1MRP

09/06/2025

Everyone thinks it rains far more in the UK than the rest of Europe but this list of the wettest capital European cities updated in June 2025 will surprise you.

There are 44 capitals and London is way lower down the list than you’d think with some ‘hotspot’ capitals above it.

For the full list go to https://bit.ly/4mOx9NX

FloodSax® are alternative sandbags ideal for flood prevention and flood mitigation inside and out

06/06/2025

A FloodSax distributor with a phenomenal reputation for excellent products and customer service is to hold an open day.

Drainage and tanker specialists GK & N Services are based near Holmfirth in West Yorkshire and supplies drainage equipment, parts and accessories to councils, water authorities and contractors.

The open day will be held on Thursday, September 25 from 10am to 2pm and will feature exhibitions and demonstrations from many of the company’s suppliers along with a pizza van.

For more information go to

30/05/2025

Many thanks to voluntary Norfolk and Suffolk 4x4 Response for showcasing FloodSax at the Suffolk Show.

This fantastic community organisation has 60 volunteers who will react quickly to any emergency call-outs to people stuck and needing help in remote locations inaccessible to other vehicles.

They also take frontline hospital staff to work in bad weather and transport urgent medical supplies, among many other good deeds.

This includes using their hardy 4x4 vehicles to take FloodSax alternative sandbags anywhere in the two counties to deal with flooding emergencies … places inaccessible to other vehicles after torrential rain or burst riverbanks.

Norfolk and Suffolk 4x4 Response get called out hundreds of times a year and is part of a national network of just over 30 4x4 groups covering the UK and has 3,000 members.

For more on Norfolk and Suffolk 4x4 Response go to https://norfolkandsuffolk4x4response.co.uk/

09/05/2025

The warm and dry weather could end with terrible flash flooding as torrential rain falls onto bone hard dry ground.

The millions of gallons of water that comes with a heavy summer downfall means the water will hit the ground and then run off it rather than soaking in, putting homes and businesses at serious risk of severe flood damage.

That’s why it’s vital to be always prepared for flash flooding with FloodSax alternative sandbags as they take just minutes to deploy.

Local councils have absolutely no responsibility to provide sandbags and, even if they do, are highly unlikely to be able to deploy them in time when a flash flood is imminent.

Read more at https://bit.ly/4ma6HOh

29/04/2025

How to quickly soak up water dripping from an air conditioning unit … using a single FloodSax costing just over a fiver. Find out more at https://bit.ly/3Gxb6KQ

15/04/2025

Met Office urgent weather warning for heavy rain across Wales, southwest England and the northwest of England until at least noon tomorrow (Wed, April 16).
It’s caused by a low-pressure system near Portugal heading towards the UK, bringing with it potentially heavy rain and thunderstorms.
More rain expected on Thursday and Friday so be sure you’re prepared to prevent before the Easter weekend with FloodSax alternative .
Here’s where to get them floodsax.co.uk/buy/uk-suppliers/