Flood Alert Info - River Mersey Uplands catchment including Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton, Stalybridge and Glossop
Area Description
The Mersey Uplands catchment includes Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are around Saddleworth, Mossley, New Mills, Hazel Grove, Marple, Romiley and Hyde.
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 22 May 2024 17:20
River Mersey
River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the River Mersey due to heavy rainfall. Flood Alert thresholds are currently forecast to go through later this evening.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Mersey, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout this evening and tomorrow.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and river levels and re-issue this alert if necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 17:05
River Mersey
River levels are forecast to rise at the Woolley Bridge Gates river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall which will start from around midnight tonight 26/12/2023, till tomorrow afternoon, 27/12/2023.
We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will update the flood alert if necessary.
Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00am on 27/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2023 10:47
River Mersey
River levels are currently falling in the River Mersey uplands but are expected to rise again following further rainfall, today, 25/12/2023.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries.
No property flooding is expected.
River levels are falling but are expected to rise above Flood Alert level again around 07:00 PM tonight, 25/12/2023.
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 09:00 AM tomorrow on 26/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2023 17:27
River Mersey
River levels are currently high in the River Mersey uplands due to rainfall this afternoon and are expected to fall steadily throughout this evening, 24/12/2023 but are expected to rise again tomorrow following further rainfall, 25/12/2023.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries.
No property flooding is expected.
River levels are expected to fall below flood alert levels this evening, 24/12/2023 and rise above again tomorrow, 25/12/2023.
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 12:00 PM Noon on 25/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: The Mersey Uplands catchment includes Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are around Saddleworth, Mossley, New Mills, Hazel Grove, Marple, Romiley and Hyde.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2023 12:28
River Mersey
River levels are currently rising in the River Mersey uplands due to rainfall this afternoon 24/12/2023.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries.
No property flooding is expected.
Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries imminently today, 24/12/2023.
River levels are expected to peak around 13:30 on 24/12/2023 and fall below flood alert at around 03:30 PM this afternoon.
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 06:00 PM on 24/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 12:55
River Mersey
Rainfall is forecast across the Mersey uplands catchment throughout Sunday 10/12/2023 into Monday 11/12/23. 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 11pm on 10/12/23.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Mersey, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow 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 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 14:35
River Mersey
Rainfall is forecast across the Mersey uplands 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 10pm on 9/12/23.
River levels are remaining high on the Rivers Etherow, Tame and Goyt due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Mersey, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow 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 21 Oct 2023 16:53
River Mersey
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.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Flood alert area: The Mersey Uplands catchment includes Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are around Saddleworth, Mossley, New Mills, Hazel Grove, Marple, Romiley and Hyde.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 01:28
River Mersey
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 16:24
River Mersey
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 12 Jan 2023 06:44
River Mersey
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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 16:39
River Mersey
River levels are high on the River Mersey due to heavy rainfall on Thursday 17/11/2022. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Mersey, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries. Some rainfall is expected throughout the evening tonight (17/11/2022) and tomorrow during the day (18/11/2022) and river levels are expected to remain high before dropping tomorrow morning (18/11/2022). We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. 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 04:00 PM on 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 17:00
River Mersey
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Mersey due to heavy rainfall on Thursday 17/11/2022.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Mersey, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries from 07:00 AM on 17/11/2022.
Rainfall is expected throughout the day tomorrow (17/1//2022) resulting in rising river levels.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
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 04:00 PM on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 23:48
River Mersey
River levels have risen on the River Mersey due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries throughout the night and into the morning on 21/02/2022. 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 11:00 AM on 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 18:12
River Mersey
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Mersey due to heavy rainfall.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries.
Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries from 04:00 AM on 20/02/2022.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2021 15:41
River Mersey
River levels are rising on the River Mersey as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible today,30/12/2021. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon and throughout the evening. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings 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 tomorrow morning, 31/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 07:47
River Mersey
A prolonged period of heavy rain associated with Storm Christoph will continue to cause river levels to rise at the Woolley Bridge Gates river gauge 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 Micker, Cringle, Sinderland and Poynton Brooks 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. 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 21st January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 17:39
River Mersey
A prolonged period of heavy rain associated with Storm Christoph will cause river levels to rise at the Woolley Bridge Gates river gauge 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 Micker, Cringle, Sinderland and Poynton Brooks 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. 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 Mersey
A prolonged period of heavy rain from the evening of Monday 18th to Wednesday 20th January will cause river levels to rise at the Woolley Bridge Gates river gauge 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 Micker, Cringle, Sinderland and Poynton Brooks 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 11 Jan 2021 21:55
River Mersey
River levels are forecast to rise at the Woolley Bridge Gates River Gauge this evening and overnight as a result of persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads around the area is possible this evening, Monday 11th January, and into the early hours of tomorrow morning, Tuesday 12th January. Our incident response staff are monitoring river levels and will issue further updates where necessary. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated tomorrow, Tuesday 12th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 19:06
River Mersey
River levels are forecast to rise at the Woolley Bridge Gates River Gauge this evening and overnight as a result of storm Bella.
Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible tonight the 26th December 2020 going into tomorrow the 27th December 2020. Flooding is possible to affect low lying land and roads around the area. Please be aware further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. 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, Sunday 27/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 10:16
River Mersey
River levels are remaining steady as a result of the recent rainfall, we expect levels to begin falling later this afternoon, however further showers are forecast for over the coming days. Consequently, we believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries. Our incident response staff 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 by 10:00 on 11/3/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 17:34
River Mersey
River levels are rising and will continue to rise throughout the evening and through the night. Further rainfall is forecast for the rest of the evening until tomorrow afternoon (10/3/20). Consequently, we believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries.
We expect river levels to reach flood alert threshold at around 02:00 (10/03/2020), levels will remain high throughout the night until around midday on the (10/3/20).
Our incident response staff 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 by 10:00 on 10/3/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2020 18:00
River Mersey
River levels are forecast to rise at the Woolley Bridge Gates river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 04:00 and 05:00 tomorrow, 12/01/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries. We do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to peak at 04:15 on 12/01/20. 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 aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2020 17:40
River Mersey
River levels are forecast to rise at the Woolley Bridge Gates river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is possible between 04:00 and 05:00 tomorrow, 12/01/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Goyt, Tame, Sett and Etherow and their tributaries. We do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to peak at 04:15 on 12/01/20.
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 aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 12/01/20, or as the situation changes.