Flood Warning Info - Poynton Brook at Poynton and Midway

River levels are currently remaining high as a result of heavy rainfall. We believe there is still a possibility of flooding for low lying land, roads and properties. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further flood warnings if necessary. This message will be updated as the situation changes.

River levels are currently falling below the Flood Warning level, however further heavy showers are forecast this afternoon (01/08/2019). It is possible that river levels could rise again in response to this. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated as the situation changes.

River levels are now falling at the Poynton river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding has reduced. Further potentially heavy showers are forecast overnight into Thursday afternoon (01/08/2019). We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in the morning, 01/08/2019, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen at the Poynton river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall on 31/07/19. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for some properties on Chester Road and Brookfield Avenue. Further thunderstorms are forecast over the next few hours. We expect river levels to continue to rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue (further) flood warnings if necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated this evening, 31/07/19, or as the situation changes.