Flood Warning Info - Poynton Brook at Wigwam wood and parts of Armcon Business Park

An automated flood warning has been issued for this area. This is because river levels are at a height at which flooding is expected. Environment Agency staff are monitoring the situation. You should protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather conditions and river levels. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through floodwater. Activate any property flood protection products you may have.

River levels are rising due to recent heavy rainfall. Property flooding is expected near Poynton Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Wigwam Wood and properties on Wigwam Close and The Spinney. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 06/12/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising at the Poynton river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently flood of properties is possible this evening, 21/05/21. We believe there is a possibility of flooding to properties on Wigwam Close and The Spinney. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours. We are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further flood warnings if necessary. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.