Flood Alert Info - Weaver catchment including Nantwich, Frodsham, Crewe, Winsford and Northwich
Area Description
The Weaver Catchment includes the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 10:26
River Weaver
River levels remain high, and flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible today, 18/10/2024.
Flooding may affect locations near the River Weaver, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 18/10/2024, by 05:00 PM, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 15:20
River Weaver
River levels remain high, and flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible this evening, 17/10/2024.
Flooding may affect locations near the River Weaver, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/10/2024, by 10:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 09:47
River Weaver
River levels remain high, and flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible today, 17/10/2024.
Flooding may affect locations near the River Weaver, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 17/10/2024, by 05:00 PM, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 19:49
River Weaver
Due to heavy rain, flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
Flooding may affect locations near the River Weaver, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/10/2024, by 10:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 14:04
River Weaver
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Weaver, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 02/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 17:56
River Weaver
Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Weaver, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 5:30 PM on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 17:18
River Weaver
River levels are rising on the River Weaver due to rainfall. River levels will continue to rise and will peak overnight.
No further flooding to fields and roads is expected, however there may be standing water seen for several days.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 09:29
River Weaver
River levels have peaked but remain high on the River Weaver following recent rainfall.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 30/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 15:35
River Weaver
River levels will rise on the River Weaver due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries from the afternoon on the 28/03/2024
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 14:08
River Weaver
River levels are rising on the River Weaver due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries from 2:15 PM on 09/02/2024.
No property flooding is expected.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon.
River levels are expected to remain high throughout the evening and start to fall in the early hours of tomorrow, 10/02/2024.
Our incident rooms are open 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 by 10:00 AM on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 11:49
River Weaver
River levels are high on the River Weaver due to rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Weaver, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary.
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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 16:34
River Weaver
River levels are high on the River Weaver due to rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Weaver, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 11:45
River Weaver
River levels are rising on the River Weaver due to rainfall.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon.
River levels are expected to remain high.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 14:45
River Weaver
Rainfall is forecast across the Weaver catchment throughout Saturday and into Sunday 10/12/2023. The heaviest of the rain will occur early this evening from around 5pm until around midnight. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible from around 8pm on 9/12/23.
River levels are remaining high on the River Weaver throughout Sunday due to rainfall on Saturday and Sunday.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
Our duty officer are closely monitoring the situation and will update you when the forecast changes.
This message will be updated on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 10:44
River Weaver
Levels on the River Weaver remain high and further rainfall is forecast tonight, on Wednesday 6th December. Flooding is expected for low lying lands and roads around the Shrewbridge, Acton Bridge and the Northwich areas. River levels are expected to remain high into the weekend. River levels will peak late Thursday into Friday morning. Flooding is also possible at low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries. Our operational teams are out clearing debris screens and will continue to monitor 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 on 07/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 13:36
River Weaver
River levels have risen on the River Weaver due to rainfall. Levels will remain high over the coming days with further rainfall expected on Thursday and Friday.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Weaver, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying lands and roads around the Shrewbridge, Acton Bridge and the Northwich areas.
Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and we will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 on 06/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 15:21
River Weaver
River levels have peaked but remain high on the River Weaver following Storm Babet.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
No further rainfall is forecast.
Our incident rooms are open 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 16:53
River Weaver
River levels are continuing to rise on the River Weaver due to Storm Babet.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
No further rainfall is forecast but river levels are still rising and are expected to peak overnight.
Our incident rooms are open 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 16:15
River Weaver
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 18 Jun 2023 16:19
River Weaver
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 17:00 and 22:00 on 18/06/23 and with further rainfall expected Monday afternoon. Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are monitoring watercourses in the area. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated as the situation changes. Follow @envagencyNW on Twitter for information for your area.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 18:19
River Weaver
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Weaver due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Weaver, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries from this evening, 21/11/2022, into the early hours of Tuesday 22/11/2022. We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 22/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 13:18
River Weaver
As a result of heavy rainfall, river levels remain high and are still above the flood alert threshold but are beginning to fall at the Shrewbridge river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
No further significant rainfall is forecast. River levels have peaked and are expected to fall throughout the day. 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, 30/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 11:37
River Weaver
River levels have risen at the Hayhurst Bridge river gauge in Northwich as a result of persistent rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible this afternoon, going into this evening. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
The forecast for river levels at Hayhurst Bridge is expected to peak around 23:00 tonight 28th January.
Our current forecast indicates that will issue a Flood Warning for River Weaver at Acton Bridge and Weaverham.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further updates where necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 11:31
River Weaver
River levels are beginning to drop. However, they will remain high for a few days. There is still a risk from surface / standing water. We are closely monitoring the situation, and we will issue further updates where necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated tomorrow, Saturday 23/01/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 07:47
River Weaver
A prolonged period of heavy rain associated with Storm Christoph will continue to cause river levels to rise at the Hayhurst and Shrewbridge river gauges and consequently flooding of property or roads and farmland is possible. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow, Wheelock and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to remain high until Friday. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary. We are currently operating Phase 1 Flood Defences in Northwich, Phase 2 will be deployed later today, Wednesday 20/01/2021. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, be aware of your surroundings, and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated tomorrow, Thursday 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 18:19
River Weaver
A prolonged period of heavy rain associated with Storm Christoph will cause river levels to rise at the Hayhurst and Shrewbridge river gauges and consequently flooding of property or roads and farmland is possible. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow, Wheelock and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to remain high until Friday. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary. We are currently operating Flood Defences in Northwich. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, be aware of your surroundings, and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated tomorrow, Wednesday 20th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 19:39
River Weaver
A prolonged period of heavy rain from the evening of Monday 18th to Wednesday 20th January will cause river levels to rise at the Hayhurst Bridge and Shrewbridge river gauges and consequently flooding of property or roads and farmland is possible. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow, Wheelock and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next couple of days and due to peak in the early hours of Wednesday 20th January.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, be aware of your surroundings, and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated tomorrow, Tuesday 20th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 17:53
River Weaver
River levels remain high at the Hayhurst Bridge and Pickerings Cut river gauges as a result of recent persistent rainfall. Consequently, we believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries this evening and into the night. We expect river levels to peak later this evening. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further updates where necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, on 17/01/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 10:19
River Weaver
River levels are rising at the Hayhurst Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible this afternoon and continuing into this evening. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries. We expect river levels to peak later this evening. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further updates where necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 17:56
River Weaver
River levels are falling at the Hayhurst Bridge river gauge, but remain high at the Pickering Cut river gauge, further rain is forecast overnight and into tomorrow which will cause river levels to rise again tomorrow 16/1/21. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries. Our incident response staff are monitoring river levels and will issue further updates where necessary. This message will be updated by midday tomorrow, Saturday 16th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 16:00
River Weaver
River levels have risen at the Hayhurst Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible this afternoon, going into this evening. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further updates where necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 14:39
River Weaver
River levels are rising at the Shrewbridge Gauging Station as a result of storm Bella. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible this afternoon and evening 27th December 2020. Flooding is possible to affect low lying land and roads around the area. Please be aware further rainfall is forecast this evening. Our incident response staff are monitoring river levels, and will issue further update where necessary. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers. This message will be updated tomorrow, Monday 28/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 18:26
River Weaver
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hayhurst Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is expected from this afternoon, 23/02/2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast overnight, which could cause levels to reach flood alert again tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have deployed temporary flood barriers at Northwich Marina this afternoon (23/02/2020) and are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 10:52
River Weaver
River levels are forecast to rise at the Hayhurst Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is expected later this afternoon, 23/02/2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are planning to erect temporary flood barriers at Northwich Marina this afternoon and are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary.
Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 17:09
River Weaver
River levels are high as a result of Storm Dennis, but are falling. We currently expect river levels will remain above the flood alert threshold until this evening. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries. 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 10:34
River Weaver
River levels are high as a result of Storm Dennis, but beginning to fall. We currently expect river levels will remain above the flood alert threshold until this evening. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock and their tributaries.
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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 16:50
River Weaver
River levels continue to rise and will peak this evening, 16/02/2020, on the River Weaver as a result of persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible today around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock, and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and into tomorrow morning, 17/02/2020. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation and will issue flood warnings if necessary. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated at 10:30 tomorrow morning, 17/02/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 07:10
River Weaver
River levels have risen overnight on the River Weaver as a result of persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible today, 16/02/20 around the Rivers Weaver, Ducklow and Wheelock, and their tributaries.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout today 16/02/20. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation and will issue flood warnings if necessary.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.