Areas at risk include Parkgate, Neston and Puddington, continuing to Blacon and Saltney, Chester.
See below for historical flood warnings, or use the live map to check the latest warnings across the UK.
The orange highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Alert.
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area.
Dee Estuary
Spray overtopping volumes are expected to reach the flood alert threshold overnight which may lead to flooding between 00:30 AM and 02:00 AM on 09/10/2025. The impacted locations are: West Kirby, peaking around 01:45 AM No other high tides are expected to reach the Flood Alert threshold in this current sequence. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 09/10/2025, or as the situation changes.
Dee Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tides forecast today, 30/03/2025. Overtopping spray is forecast at coastal defences at low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary at 13:00 BST today. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary. We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Be careful along coastal footpaths and roads as sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 31/03/2025, or as the situation changes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.