I expect the papers and TV to show weeping people indignant that their houses have been flooded, it will happen, and is reasonably predictable. So unless a dam bursts or there is an exceptionally heavy thunderstorm, people should not be surprised. How many will have taken mitigation measures – moving valuables up a level, laying in flood supplies like water and dried fruit; ensuring safety of pets. Afew simple measures will not prevent a flood but could mitigate the damage, at least mentally. Past photos have shown that new housing can be particularly vulnerable, build by people and planners with no understanding of georaphy and hydrology. Nice BBC website https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9zvw47v90o. which shows how warm and dry this summer has been for your post code.
Whether particular areas suffer from extreme rainfall and flooding will depend on the tradectuary of the jet stream, at present it is bringing rain, byt not floods, to the north of England and west Scotland, but all could change. How many water companies and farmers are taking measures to prepare for a possible bout of very hot, dry weather next spring/summer. A government subsidy for water butts would seem sensible, together with farmers encouraged to contour plant. possibly with regular breaks around the slopes for water loving plants? Listen to the land!
Lisening to the land may mean a move from animal husbandry to a more vegetarian diet containing more legumes, which would also be healthier. Personally I love cheese but am willing to embrace new a changed diet. Although I think venison should become more acceptable as the population of deer in the UK is at record levels. Living sustainably should be the mantra, not veaganism or vegetarianism, just sensible balance.