Flood Warning Info - River Mersey at East Didsbury
Area Description
Properties at East Didsbury around Millgate Lane and Parrs Wood Road including Tuscan Road to Broad Oak Lane. Also at risk, properties around Kingsway including Wilmslow Road to Merston Drive, Millgate Farm and Old Bedians sports centre..
Note that this flood area is no longer used for notifications as it is no longer required or has been superseded by other nearby flood areas.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 12:41
River Mersey
A severe flood warning has been issued because of heavy and persistent rainfall resulting in rising river levels on the River Mersey at Didsbury today, on 20/02/2022. Consequently, there will be an increased risk of flooding to properties from the River Mersey this afternoon Sunday, 20/02/2022 and overnight into Monday, 21/02/2022. We will update this warning as the situation changes.
Evacuation plans are in place for any residents who may need to move to keep themselves safe.
If you believe that you are in immediate danger, please call 999. Anyone with urgent need for care and support should call the Council's Contact Centre on 0161 234 5001.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 10:19
River Mersey
This is a precautionary flood warning due to rising river levels on the River Mersey as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Flooding will possibly occur at locations near the River Mersey, with low lying land, particularly properties at East Didsbury around Millgate Lane and Parrs Wood Road from 12:00pm, today 20/02/2022. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day. Our incident response staff are deployed, we are liaising with emergency services and local authorities and we will continue to monitor the situation and issue further 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 as the situation changes.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 19:55
River Mersey
Intense rainfall from Storm Christoph has resulted in rising river levels on the River Mersey at Didsbury today, on 20/01/2021. Consequently, there may be a risk of overtopping at Didsbury flood basin in the early hours of Thursday morning, on 21/01/2021. We currently expect river levels to peak between 6.9-7.5m.
Evacuation plans are now underway for local areas.
If you believe that you are in immediate danger, please call 999. Anyone with urgent need for care and support should call the Council's Contact Centre on 0161 234 5001.
If you are asked to leave your home and need to stay with family or friends due to flooding, you will not be in breach of coronavirus laws and no legal action will be taken. If you or a family member have been asked to self-isolate due to Covid-19 Government guidance or if you are clinically extremely vulnerable, you will be contacted directly and Covid-secure accommodation will be provided.
Please keep up to date with the current situation.