Flood Warning Info - River Mersey at West Didsbury, Northenden Golf Club and Palatine Road

The predicted overnight rain and potential for snow melt means that the River Mersey will rise in the early hours of the morning. Due to the holes in the flood embankment that were created by the flooding on the 1st January there is a very small possibility of river water coming through the holes and flooding the area around the Britannia Hotel on Palatine Road. If that happens it would be about 6 in the morning, so to give residents the maximum amount of warning, the Environment Agency is issuing a Flood Warning for this area much sooner than would normally be the case. The Environment Agency will update the flood warning later in the night with a more confident forecast.

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 Northenden Golf Club house and properties on Palatine Road and Mayfair Park. 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.