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..
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The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
River Mersey
High river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight. With highest levels expected at 4:00AM on 21/09/2025. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Mersey, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around land adjacent to the River Mersey at West Didsbury and Withington golf course. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 21/09/2025, or as the situation changes.
River Mersey
River levels on the River Mersey remain high but are falling. River levels will remain high but will fall through the evening and into the early hours of 7/1/25. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and are monitoring rainfall and river levels. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 07/01/2025, or as the situation changes
River Mersey
This flood warning has been issued as a precaution due to damage to an embankment associated with the River Mersey Didsbury flood basin. River levels are rising due to heavy rainfall. Property flooding is expected. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Mersey, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around land adjacent to the River Mersey at West Didsbury and Withington golf course from 05:00 AM on 06/01/2025. More rainfall is forecast throughout 06/01/2025. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and are monitoring rainfall and river levels. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 06/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
River Mersey
River levels are expected to remain high. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Mersey, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around land adjacent to the River Mersey at West Didsbury and Withington golf course. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 02/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
River Mersey
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.
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.
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.