River Mersey flood warning as region to be battered by rain

The River Mersey flows near Fiddlers Ferry near Warrington
-Credit: (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)


A flood alert has been issued as the region is set to be battered by rain. The Environment Agency has warned that flooding is possible around the Mersey Estuary in Warrington.

It added flooding could be possible at Fiddlers Ferry, peaking around 4pm today, Sunday, September 22. It comes as the Met Office issued a weather warning as heavy rain is set to hit Merseyside.

The yellow weather warning is in place from midnight on Sunday to 11.59 pm the same day. A further yellow weather warning was issued for heavy rain on Monday, September 23 which is in place from midnight to 11.59 pm that day.

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The poor weather could cause disruption, including spray and flooding which could impact driving conditions, delays or cancellations to trains or bus services, homes could become flooded and a small chance of power cuts. A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said the persistent heavy rain could lead to flooding.

Sarah Cook, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said: “Persistent heavy rain and thunderstorms could lead to significant surface water flooding on Monday across parts of England. The impacts could include localised flooding in urban areas and fast-responding catchments, including some property flooding as well as travel disruption. The risk from river flooding remains low.

“Environment Agency teams are out on the ground, and ready to support local authorities in responding to surface water flooding. We urge people to plan their journeys carefully, follow the advice of local emergency services on the roads and not to drive through flood water – it is often deeper than it looks and just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car.

“People should check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation as well as following @EnvAgency on X, formerly Twitter, for the latest flood updates.”