Flood Alert Issued for River Alt, Formby to Huyton
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Alt due to rising river levels, with flooding possible on 20 August 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Cumbria and Lancashire
- Issued
- August 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-08-20T09:08:10.
Affected Areas
River Alt, Formby to Huyton. Counties: Knowsley, Lancashire, Liverpool, Sefton. EA area: Cumbria and Lancashire.
What You Should Do
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 20 August 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.
Timeline
Message will be updated by 1:00PM on 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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