Flood Alert Issued for Middle River Mersey Catchment Including Stockport and Sale
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Middle River Mersey catchment effective from 10:00 PM on February 21, 2026, due to rising river levels and expected rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Middle River Mersey catchment. The alert was officially raised at 5:45 PM on February 21, 2026, following observations of rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers a broad geographic area including Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham, and Urmston. Impacted counties include Cheshire East, Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, and Warrington. Specifically, flooding is most likely to affect low-lying land and roads around Micker, Cringle, Sinderland, and Poynton Brooks and their tributaries.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and recommends that individuals stay informed of changing conditions.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are anticipated this evening, with flooding possible starting from 10:00 PM. Further rainfall is forecast to continue throughout the evening and overnight, which may contribute to the rising water levels in the River Mersey catchment.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of 10:00 PM on February 21, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 10:00 AM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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