Flood Alert Info - Dee Estuary from Parkgate to Chester

Area Description

Areas at risk include Parkgate, Neston and Puddington, continuing to Blacon and Saltney, Chester.
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 20 Oct 2024 16:30
Dee Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 21/10/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 02:15 AM on 21/10/2024 at Chester, peaking around 02:45 AM. This is the last tide in the sequence. 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, 21/10/2024, by 10:00 AM, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 09:50
Dee Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 20/10/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 14:00 PM on 20/10/2024 at Chester, peaking around 14:15 PM. 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, 20/10/2024, by 5:00 PM, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 16:23
Dee Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast overnight, 19/10/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 12:30 AM on 19/10/2024 at Chester, peaking around 1:15 AM We do not currently anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during any of the following high tides in the current sequence. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 10:11
Dee Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the possibility of spray overtopping on the coast today, 10/04/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary on 10/04/2024. No flooding to property is expected. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 17:00 PM on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 16:14
Dee Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the possibility of spray overtopping on the coast today, 09/04/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary on 09/04/2024. No flooding to property is expected. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts. Levels will be lower overnight but tomorrow 10/04/2024 daytime tides will be higher than normal. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes. Flood alert area: Areas at risk include Parkgate, Neston and Puddington, continuing to Blacon and Saltney, Chester.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 14:59
Dee Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the possibility of spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow, 09/04/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary from 12:30 PM on 09/04/2024. No flooding to property is expected. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 16:07
Dee Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the possibility of spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow, 08/04/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary from 10:30 AM on 08/04/2024. No flooding to property is expected. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 08:01
Dee Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the possibility of spray overtopping on the coast today, 07/04/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary from 10:00 AM on 07/04/2024. No flooding to property is expected. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts. We do not currently anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the high tide in the early hours of tomorrow morning 08/04/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 07/04/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2024 07:45
Dee Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at midday on 13/03/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary from 13:15 on 13/03/2024. There is likely to be some water on The Groves. No flooding to property is expected. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further Flood Alerts. We do not currently anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the high tide in the early hours of tomorrow morning 14/03/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updated messaging during this period of high tides. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 08:10
Dee Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at midday on 12/03/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary from 12:45 PM on 12/03/2024. There is likely to be some water on The Groves. No flooding to property is expected. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further Flood Alerts. We do not currently forecast the Flood Alert level to be met during the high tide in the early hours of tomorrow morning 13/03/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updated messaging during this period of high tides. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 08:49
Dee Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at midday on 11/03/2024.. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary from 12:30 PM on 11/03/2024. There is likely to be some water on The Groves. No flooding to property is expected. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further Flood Alerts. We do not currently anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the high tide in the early hours of tomorrow morning 12/03/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updated messaging during this period of high tides. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 11/03/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 10:48
Dee Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the possibility of spray overtopping on the coast today, 12/02/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary from 11:30AM on 12/02/2024. No flooding to property is expected. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts. We do not currently anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the high tide in the early hours of tomorrow morning 13/02/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation.  We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.  Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2023 11:43
Dee Estuary
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 1 Sep 2023 12:57
Dee Estuary
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 21 Mar 2023 23:43
Dee Estuary
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 15 Nov 2020 09:45
Dee Estuary
River levels are expected to be higher than usual at the Dee Estuary from Parkgate to Chester, as a result of an exceptionally high tide later this morning. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected between 11:00 and midday, 15/11/20. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Flood alerts may also be required for subsequent high tides however, we do not expect the next high tide to reach flood alert levels. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary. This message will be updated this afternoon, 15/11/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 14:53
Dee Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at the Dee Estuary from Parkgate to Chester. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected between 22:45 and 23:15 this evening, 14/11/20. Flood alerts may also be required for subsequent high tides. 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/11/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 10:42
Dee Estuary
The tide is expected to be higher than usual along the Dee Estuary. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 12:45 and 14:45 this afternoon 12/03/2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary. We expect river levels to peak around 14:15 this afternoon, 12/03/2020. Flood 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 this afternoon, 12/03/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 16:36
Dee Estuary
The tide is expected to be higher than usual along the Dee Estuary. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 01:00 and 02:45 tomorrow morning on 12/03/2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary. We expect river levels to peak around 01:45 tomorrow morning, on 12/03/2020. Flood 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, on 12/03/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 09:38
Dee Estuary
The tide is expected to be higher than usual along the Dee Estuary. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 13:00 and 14:00 today on 11/03/2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary. We expect river levels to peak around 13:30 today, 11/03/2020. Flood 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 Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 11:20
Dee Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual on the Dee Estuary from Parkgate to Chester as a result of the recent storm event. Consequently, flooding is possible between 12:45pm and 14:15pm today 13/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further flood alerts if necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 11:08
Dee Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Chester Weir as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Consequently flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 13:45 and 15:15 today, 12/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary. The next high tide will not reach flood alert levels at Chester Weir. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary. Please be careful along coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated 17:00 on 12/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 15:40
Dee Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Chester Weir as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Consequently flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 01:15am and 03:15am tomorrow, 12/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 02:00pm on 12/02/20 at Chester Weir. 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 10:00am on 12/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 11:19
Dee Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Chester Weir as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Consequently flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 12:45pm and 13:45pm today, 11/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 02:00am on 12/02/20 at Chester Weir. 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 17:00pm on 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 15:59
Dee Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Chester Weir as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Consequently flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 01:00 and 01:30 tomorrow, 11/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 13:30 on 11/02/20 at Chester Weir. 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 11:00 on 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 10:54
Dee Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at Chester Weir as a result of high spring tides and strong winds causing a tidal surge. Consequently flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 12:30 and 13:30 today, 10/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary. Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 14:00 on 11/02/20 at Chester Weir. 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 beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 16:00 on 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 17:51
Dee Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual in the early hours of Monday, 10/02/2020 on the Dee Estuary from Parkgate to Chester as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding is possible between 12:30am and 01:00am on 10/02/2020, with levels expected to peak at 5.8m. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further flood alerts if necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated on Monday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 07:27
Dee Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual on the Dee Estuary from Parkgate to Chester as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding is possible between 12:00 noon on 09/02/20 and 1:00pm on 09/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further flood alerts 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.