Flood Alert Issued for River Bollin Catchment

Source: Environment Agency · Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire

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Environment Agency issues flood alert for River Bollin catchment including Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Bollington due to rising river levels.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire
Issued
September 3, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency. Severity: Flood alert (level 3). Alert raised at 2026-09-03T19:40:11.

Affected Areas

River Bollin catchment, including Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Bollington in Cheshire East, Manchester, Stockport, Trafford, Warrington. Also affects Rivers Bollin, Dean and Pedley, Birkin and Mobberley Brooks and their tributaries.

What You Should Do

Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Flood Warnings are not currently expected to be issued.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. River levels expected to increase and peak at 10am.

Timeline

Flooding is possible from the morning of 04 September 2026. Message will be updated by 5:00PM on 04 September 2026 or as the situation changes. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
Environment Agency issues flood alert for River Bollin catchment including Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Bollington due to rising river levels.
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 Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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