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In Kingston upon Hull, one of the biggest challenges faced is having enough space to store water during heavy or prolonged rainfall, and then moving water through and out of the city. Due to the low-lying nature of the city, water cannot naturally drain. It must be pumped out. Flood risk is managed in a variety of ways by the risk management authorities responsible. There are schemes all over the city acting to reduce the risk of flooding.

Aboveground Structures: The Tidal Surge Barrier reduces the risk of a tidal storm surge from coming up the River Hull from the Humber Estuary. Humber Hull Frontages - reducing the risk of a tidal storm surge from coming up the Humber Estuary. River Hull defences reduce the risk of fluvial or river flooding from the River Hull. These are potentially caused by increased flows coming from upstream.

Underground Structures: Culverts - moving water underground in pipes from one location to another. Gullies - taking water from highways and roads to reduce flood risk of surface water flooding.

Sewers and Pumping Stations: The sewers transport foul waste and surface water to east Hull wastewater treatment works. The pumping stations help the water move through the sewers. It is discharged into the Humber Estuary.

Sewers: Moving surface and wastewater underground to wastewater treatment works before being discharged into the Humber.

Bransholme Pumping Station: A surface water storage site and pumping station with the largest Archimedes screw pumps in Europe. It reduces the risk of sewer and surface water flooding in North Hull. This is done by delivering water from the storm sewer network to the River Hull.

East Hull Pumping Station: Four pumps installed to reduce the risk of fluvial or river flooding from the Holderness Drain. This is done by pumping water from the drain out into the Humber Estuary during high tide. Further information: Link

Nature-based Solutions: The Aquagreen Flood Alleviation Scheme is a nature-based solution to managing flood risk. This is done with Surface Water Storage areas. They fill during heavy or prolonged rainfall. This can reduce the risk of flooding as it slows the flow of surface water into the drainage system. Another benefit of this is that it also improves community green spaces. By giving space back to nature, more space is made for water.

Further reading:
Kingston upon Hull City Council: Link

Improved flood defences along the Humber Estuary frontage have been constructed from St Andrew's Quay in the west to Victoria Dock Village in the east. Further information from the Environment Agency: Link

Corporation Pier, constructed in 1810, was parallel to the mainland but not directly connected to it. It was converted to a T-shaped pier in 1847. It was the terminus of the Hull to New Holland ferry, initially run by the Manchester Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway and later by the LNER and British Rail, until the service ended in 1981 due to the opening of the Humber Bridge. It was renamed Victoria Pier in 1854 in honour of Queen Victoria consequential of her visit to the town. A railway booking office, latterly named Hull Victoria Pier, was established here circa 1849 by the MS&LR, and closed on 25 June 1981 with the cessation of the ferry service. The pier has been altered several times. A floating pontoon was added in 1877 and removed in 1980; an upper Promenade was added in 1882, and removed in the mid-20th century. Wikipedia: Link