Map of UK’s Supply Chain Storm Vulnerability

Our analysis of over 67,000 critical UK supply chain locations against storm hazard data reveals significant, concentrated risks to the nation's economic infrastructure.

1. Over 3,200 Critical Hubs Exposed

Our analysis shows that over 3,200 of the UK's most important economic facilities—factories, warehouses, and data centers—are in high-risk storm zones. That's nearly 5% of the nation's essential infrastructure facing a direct threat from severe weather.

2. Manufacturing on the Frontline

The UK's industrial base is the most vulnerable sector. The data reveals:

2,561 Factories (6%) are highly exposed.
604 Logistics Hubs (4%) face significant risk.
47 Critical Data Centers (3%) are in hazard zones.

3. Mapping the Pressure Points

The risk is highly concentrated in specific economic corridors, creating distinct regional threats:

Manchester Area: Home to the UK’s largest high-risk manufacturing cluster, putting an estimated £1.6 billion in factory revenue on the line.
Cardiff Area: A key logistics choke point where at-risk warehouses threaten 10% of the region's consumer goods storage.
Glasgow Area: A dense cluster of data centers in a high-hazard zone, creating a direct threat to the UK's national digital backbone.

The Bottom Line

As storms intensify, the stability of the UK's economy relies on understanding and fortifying these specific, high-risk points in the supply chain. Data driven analyses play a role in moving from crisis response to proactive resilience.