Flood Warning Info - River Mersey at Fletcher Moss and Withington Golf Course
Area Description
Land adjacent to the River Mersey at West Didsbury, Withington golf course. Also at risk, properties on Stenner lane, Rugby Club, allotments and Fletcher Moss Park..
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 01:11
River Mersey
River levels are rising on the River Mersey due to Storm Babet.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Mersey, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around land adjacent to the River Mersey at West Didsbury and Withington golf course.
Our incident response staff are on site monitoring the situation and will take action when needed.
River levels are steady but have the potential to rise due to rainfall during the early hours of this morning, 21st October 2023.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 16:42
River Mersey
River levels are rising on the River Mersey due to Storm Babet.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Mersey, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around land adjacent to the River Mersey at West Didsbury and Withington golf course.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
River levels are expected to peak at 7.6m later this evening or early tomorrow morning.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 08:32
River Mersey
River levels have risen on the River Mersey 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 land adjacent to the river at West Didsbury and Withington golf course. Flooding is expected at from 11:30 AM today, 20/02/2022. We will continue to monitor the forecast 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 by 11:00 AM on 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 12:37
River Mersey
River levels are rising at the Didsbury river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Consequently, flooding to properties is expected. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for land adjacent to the River Mersey at West Didsbury and Withington golf course. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further flood warnings if necessary. We are currently operating Didsbury and Sale flood storage basins.
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 Warning issued on 8 Nov 2019 12:01
River Mersey
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Didsbury river gauge. We believe there is still a possibility of flooding for land adjacent to the River Mersey at West Didsbury and Withington golf course.
No further significant rainfall is forecast today 08/11/19. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further 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 this afternoon, 08/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Nov 2019 22:50
River Mersey
River levels are rising at the Didsbury river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, roads and farmland is expected this evening on 07/11/2019. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for land adjacent to the River Mersey at West Didsbury and Withington golf course. We expect river levels to peak at around 02:00am on Friday morning.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further 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 as the situation changes.