Flood Alert for Mersey Estuary at Warrington

Source: Environment Agency · Warrington, Halton

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A flood alert has been issued for the Mersey Estuary at Warrington due to high tides expected tomorrow morning.

The weather record, at a glance

Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Warrington, Halton
Issued
September 29, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood alert for the Mersey Estuary at Warrington. The alert was raised at 2026-09-29T17:10:08 with the message last changed at 2026-09-29T17:10:00. Severity level is 3 (Flood alert).

Affected Areas

The alert covers Halton and Warrington in the Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire area. Locations most affected include low lying land and roads at Fiddlers Ferry, Eastford Road, Arpley Bridge, and Arpley Road under the railway bridge.

What You Should Do

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.

Timeline

Flooding is possible from 2:30am to 3:45am on 30/09/2026. Specific windows include Fiddlers Ferry (2:30am-3:15am), Eastford Road (2:45am-3:30am), and Arpley Bridge (3:00am-3:45am). The message will be updated by 10:00AM on 30 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this Environment Agency flood warning about? ▾
A flood alert has been issued for the Mersey Estuary at Warrington due to high tides expected tomorrow morning.
Which agency issued this alert? ▾
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert? ▾
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected? ▾
This alert affects Warrington, Halton. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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