Flood Alert Issued for River Dee Catchment from Whitchurch to Chester
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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 River Dee catchment, warning of high water levels affecting low-lying land and roads through Monday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- River Dee Catchment (Cheshire and Shropshire)
- 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 River Dee Catchment (Cheshire and Shropshire).
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Dee catchment. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels are expected to remain high over the coming days.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Dee catchment in England, stretching from Whitchurch to Chester. Specific regions impacted include:
- Counties: Cheshire West and Chester, Shropshire
- Regional Area: Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire
- Waterways: River Dee and its tributaries
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid low-lying footpaths and any bridges located near local watercourses around the River Dee.
- Monitor local water levels and stay informed on changing conditions.
- Avoid driving or walking through flooded roads or low-lying land near rivers.
Expected Conditions
According to the Environment Agency, river levels have already peaked but are forecast to remain high throughout Sunday, February 15, and into Monday, February 16. The primary hazards include the flooding of low-lying land and roads situated near the river and its tributaries. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as water levels persist.
Timeline
- Alert Effective: Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Expected Duration: High levels are expected to continue into Monday, February 16, 2026.
- Next Update: The Environment Agency scheduled an update for this message by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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