Flood Warning Info - Mersey Estuary at Bank Quay, Warrington
Area Description
The Bank Quay area of Warrington is at risk of flooding from the Estuary due to high tides. Areas at risk includes industrial units behind the railway embankment at Bank Quay Station next to the Estuary and property around the Atherton Quay area..
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
We have only been collating detailed flood messages since May 2017.
Each Flood Warning may have multiple updates. The messages listed below may therefore be greater than the number of alerts detailed in the Flood Warning table above.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2018 15:54
Mersey Estuary
This warning is in place for Bank Quay with tides at their highest between 00:15 and 01:15am on 3/1/18.
Flooding to properties is likely between these times. Be aware of your local surroundings and remain safe.There may be localised standing water on roads. Do not drive through flood water.
The following high tides at Midday on the 3/1/18 and Midnight and Midday on the 4/1/1 also have the potential to reach flooding levels.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and provide updates in due course.
Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The forecast high tide level is 7.5 mAOD.