Flood Warning Info - Mersey Estuary at Arpley Bridge, Warrington
Area Description
Chester Road between Brian Bevan Island and Arpley Railway Bridge; and Arpley Road in Warrington.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2024 16:36
Mersey Estuary
High tides are expected to cause flooding overnight, 21/10/2024.
Highest tide level is expected to be at parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge at 03:30 AM on 21/10/2024. Flooding is possible 0.5 hours either side of this time.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid low lying roads and footpaths near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 21/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2024 09:49
Mersey Estuary
High tides are expected to cause flooding today, 20/10/2024.
Highest tide level is expected to be at parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge at 15:15 PM on 20/10/2024. Flooding is possible 0.5 hours either side of this time.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid low lying roads and footpaths near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Oct 2024 16:17
Mersey Estuary
High tides are expected to cause flooding overnight.
Highest tide level is expected to be at parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge at 1:15 AM on 19/10/2024. Flooding is possible 0.5 hours either side of this time.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Avoid low lying roads and footpaths near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Oct 2024 09:54
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 18/10/2024.
We currently do not anticipate the Flood Warning level to be met during this high tide, but the current forecast anticipates the flood Warning level will be met during the high tide in the early hours of the morning, 19/10/2024. Areas most at risk include parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 4 days. Our incident rooms are on standby, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 18/10/2024, by 5:00 PM, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Oct 2024 16:20
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast during the early hours of tomorrow morning, 18/10/2024.
Flooding is possible from 01:15AM. Areas most at risk include parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 4 days. Our incident rooms are on standby, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/10/2024, by 10:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Aug 2024 15:26
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast during the early hours of tomorrow morning, 23/08/2024.
Flooding of property is currently expected on parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge from 03:30 AM on 23/08/2024.
We do not anticipate the flood warning level to be met during tomorrow afternoon’s high tide, 23/08/2024.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further Flood Alerts and Flood Warnings.
Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 23/08/2024, by 09:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Aug 2024 08:28
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Warning was issued due to the high tide during the early hours of this morning 22/08/2024.
We do not anticipate the flood warning level to be met during this afternoon’s high tide, but the current forecast anticipates the flood warning level will be met during the high tide in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 23/08/2024.
Flooding of property is currently expected on parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge from 03:30 AM on 23/08/2024.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further Flood Alerts and Flood Warnings.
Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 22/08/2024, by 5:00 PM, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Aug 2024 16:12
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast during the early hours of tomorrow morning 22/08/2024.
Flooding of property is expected on parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge from 02:30 AM on 22/08/2024.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further Flood Alerts and Flood Warnings.
Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/08/2024, by 09:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Apr 2024 10:10
Mersey Estuary
As a result of high spring tides and strong winds, tides will be at their highest throughout the afternoon at 2:15 PM to 15:15 on 10/04/2024.
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides.
The next high tide is expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert.
Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous.
Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 11/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Apr 2024 08:00
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 09/04/2024.
Flooding of property is expected on parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge from 1:30 PM on 09/04/2024.
We do not currently anticipate the Flood Warning level to be met during the high tide in the early hours of 10/04/2024.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation.
We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Mar 2024 07:52
Mersey Estuary
Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast for this afternoon, 13/03/2024.
Flooding of property is expected on parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge from 14:30 on 13/03/2024.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further Flood Alerts.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updated messaging during this period of high tides..
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2024 08:17
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast for this afternoon, 12/03/2024.
Flooding of property is expected on parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge from 13:45 on 12/03/2024.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further Flood Alerts and Flood Warnings.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updated messaging during this period of high tides.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2024 08:04
Mersey Estuary
A Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast for this afternoon, 11/03/2024.
Flooding of property is expected on parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge from 13:00 PM on 11/03/2024.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further Flood Alerts and Flood Warnings.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updated messaging during this period of high tides.
We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 11/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2024 15:34
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast on the afternoon of 13/02/2024.
Flooding of property is expected on parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge from 02:30 PM on 13/02/2024.
We do not currently anticipate the Flood Warning level to be met during the high tide in the early hours of 13/02/2024.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation.
We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 13/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2024 09:30
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 12/02/2024.
Flooding of property is expected on parts of Chester Road, Arpley Road and underneath Arpley Railway Bridge from 01:45 PM on 12/02/2024.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation.
We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2023 17:18
Mersey Estuary
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides.
Flooding is expected at parts of Chester Road between 00:00 and 00:30 on 01/10/2023.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
Please stay away from footpaths and roads close to the river as conditions will be dangerous.
This message will be updated on 01/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Sep 2023 13:12
Mersey Estuary
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Mar 2023 00:10
Mersey Estuary
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2022 08:48
Mersey Estuary
Storm Eunice is forecast to bring strong winds and higher tides than usual on the Mersey Estuary at Arpley Bridge between 01:30 PM and 02:00 PM today, 18/02/2022. Flooding is expected to impact parts of Chester Road between 01:30 PM and 02:00 PM on 18/02/2022. Once Storm Eunice has passed we’re not expecting to issue any further alerts or warnings. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and will update if necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated tonight, 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2021 08:30
Mersey Estuary
Todays tide is expected to be higher than usual. Flooding is expected at parts of Chester Road between 11:45 AM and 12:45 PM on 04/12/2021. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled. We will continue to monitor the forecast.
We will remove this message by 06:00 PM on 04/12/2021.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Nov 2021 19:15
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Arpley Bridge as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for parts of Chester Road. Peak levels are expected to just reach the flood warning threshold at 6.8m at 01:30am on 07/11/2021, so this Flood Warning is issued as a precaution.
High tides are also expected for tomorrow, Sunday 7th November.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, on Sunday 7th November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2020 14:45
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Arpley Bridge as a result of exceptionally high tides. Consequently, flooding of parts of Chester Road is possible between 01:15 and 01:45 tomorrow morning, 17/11/20.
We do not currently expect the next high tide to reach flood warning levels. 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 tomorrow morning, 17/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2020 14:40
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Arpley Bridge as a result of exceptionally high tides. Consequently, flooding of parts of Chester Road is possible between 00:15 and 00:45 tomorrow morning, 16/11/20.
Flood alerts may also be required for subsequent high tides, however we do not expect the next high tide to reach flood warning levels. 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 tomorrow morning, 16/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2020 09:11
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Arpley Bridge as a result of exceptionally high tides. Consequently, flooding of parts of Chester Road is possible between 12:00 and 12:30 this afternoon, 15/11/20.
We are currently expecting the midnight high tide will also reach flood warning level. 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 afternoon, 15/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2020 15:03
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Arpley Bridge as a result of exceptionally high tides. Consequently, flooding of parts of Chester Road is possible between 23:30 and 00:00 this evening, 14/11/20.
Flood alerts or warnings may also be required for subsequent high tides. 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 tomorrow morning, 15/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2020 10:46
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Arpley Bridge as a result of high spring tides. Consequently flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 14:15 and 15:15 this afternoon, 12/03/2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for parts of Chester Road. We expect river levels to peak around 14:30 this afternoon, 12/03/2020. 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 afternoon, 12/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 16:39
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Arpley Bridge as a result of high spring tides. Consequently flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 01:45 and 02:45 tomorrow morning, on 12/03/2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for parts of Chester Road. We expect river levels to peak around 02:15 tomorrow morning, on 12/03/2020. 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 tomorrow morning, on 12/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 09:10
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Arpley Bridge as a result of high spring tides. Consequently flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 13:30 and 14:30 today, on 11/03/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for parts of Chester Road. We expect river levels to peak around 14:00 today, on 11/03/2020. 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 by 16:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 10:59
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Arpley Bridge as a result of high spring tides. Consequently flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 12:45 and 13:45 today, 10/03/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for parts of Chester Road. Flood alerts / warnings may also be required for subsequent high tides. 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 by 16:00, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2020 11:33
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Arpley Bridge as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Consequently, flooding of property is possible between 14:30 and 15:15 today, 12/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for parts of Chester Road. Peak levels will be lower than the flooding in January 2014.
Subsequent high tides will not reach flood warning level but the flood alert will remain in place for Arpley Bridge until Thursday evening, 13/02/2020. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and will issue flood warnings if necessary.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated 17:00 on 12/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2020 15:44
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Arpley Bridge as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Consequently, flooding of property is possible between 2:15am and 3:00am tomorrow, 12/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for parts of Chester Road. Peak levels will be lower than the flooding in January 2014.
Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tide at 02:45pm on 12/02/20 at Arpley Bridge.
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 careful along riverside footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated by 10:00am on 12/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2020 11:41
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Arpley Bridge as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Consequently, flooding of property is possible between 13:45pm and 14:45pm today, 11/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for parts of Chester Road. Peak levels will be lower than the flooding in January 2014.
Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 01:45am on 12/02/20 at Arpley Bridge.
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 careful along riverside footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated by 16:00pm on 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 16:15
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Arpley Bridge as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Consequently, flooding of property is possible between 01:30 and 02:00 tomorrow, 11/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for parts of Chester Road. Peak levels will be lower than the flooding in January 2014.
Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 13:45 on 11/02/20 at Arpley Bridge.
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 careful along riverside footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 11:39
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Arpley Bridge as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Consequently flooding of property is possible between 13:00 and 13:30 today, 10/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for parts of Chester Road. Peak levels will be lower than the flooding in January 2014.
Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 01:30 on 11/02/20 at Arpley Bridge.
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 careful along coastal footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated by 16:00 on 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 17:38
Mersey Estuary
The high tide in the early hours of Monday, 10/02/2020 is expected to be higher than usual at the Mersey Estuary at Arpley Bridge as a result of surge and high winds from Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is expected between 12:45am and 1:15am on Monday, 10/02/2020. Levels are expected to peak at 6.80m and we believe there is a possibility of flooding for parts of Chester Road. 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 on Monday morning or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2020 18:15
Mersey Estuary
The high tide on the morning of Sunday 09/02/20 is expected to be higher than usual at the Mersey Estuary at Arpley Bridge, as a result of surge and high winds from Storm Ciara.
Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is expected between 12:15pm and 1:15pm tomorrow, 09/02/20. Levels are expected to peak at 6.90m and we believe there is a possibility of flooding for parts of Chester Road.
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 tomorrow morning or as the situation changes.