Most of Cambridgeshire predicted to be 'underwater' by 2030

An interactive map created by Climate Central has highlighted that many areas north of the city of Cambridge, including Peterborough, could be submerged in the next seven years.

The sea level rise and coastal flood map projects that many areas, including Wisbech, Ramsey, Chatteris and Manea, could be below annual flood levels by 2030 and beyond. 

Scientists predict that either moderate or annual flooding would be enough to cause most of the county to be underwater.

Climate Central say an annual flood's height above sea level is exceeded once per year on average, and a moderate flood's height above sea level has a 10 per cent annual chance of being exceeded.

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However, even without the risk of flooding, the scientists at Climate Central predict that sea level rise will still result in many areas being below the tideline still being at risk.

Without the risk of flooding, this map highlights the areas in Cambridgeshire that will fall below the tideline due to sea level rise. (Image: Climate Central)

Flooding has plagued the county in the past, and there have been improved efforts to prevent future flooding by adopting various flood plans and conferences in towns and villages.

The maps are based on peer-reviewed science in leading journals, and Climate Central has stressed that the maps include big datasets, “which always include some error,” and could be used to identify places that may require deeper investigation of risk.

It also warns that estimates do not factor in man-made structures to prevent further damage, including seawalls - meaning it is likely some areas will not face the true expected scale of damage.