Flood Warning Info - Fouracres and The Crescent at Maghull

Area Description

Properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding.

This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 17 Oct 2024 08:20

Surface Water

Weather conditions are expected to improve this morning and no further flooding is expected. River levels remain high in the area. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels. Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals. This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 16 Oct 2024 17:55

Surface Water

High river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. Flooding is expected from 6:00 PM on 16/10/2024. Areas most at risk include properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding. Further flooding is expected overnight as river levels are high and forecast to rise further due to heavy rainfall. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and clearing debris from weed screens. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 1 Oct 2024 08:33

Surface Water

River levels remain high after the heavy rainfall during Monday. Further light rainfall is forecast throughout today but no further flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2024 14:59

Surface Water

Rising river levels are causing flooding this afternoon. Flooding is expected from 4:00 PM on 30/09/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding. Further rainfall is forecast overnight but no further flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Consider activating any property flood protection products in Fouracres and The Crescent Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 11 Dec 2023 10:16

Surface Water

River levels are expected to remain high on Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook due to heavy rainfall overnight. Further rainfall is forecast during the early hours of Tuesday morning. We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 10:00 AM on 12/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 10 Dec 2023 09:26

Surface Water

River levels are remaining high on the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook. Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Sunday from 9am to Midday, then further rain from 5pm into the evening, which will cause river levels to rise again. Areas most at risk include properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area. We will continue to monitor levels closely. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 9 Dec 2023 15:15

Surface Water

River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook. Flooding is possible, affecting locations near the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding. Further heavy rainfall is forecast this afternoon and into this evening. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.

Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 17:20

Surface Water

River levels are falling slowly on Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook, but remain high at present. Further light rainfall may occur overnight. We will continue to monitor the forecast closely. Please keep up to date with local weather forecasts. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 09:18

Surface Water

River levels have now peaked but are expected to remain high. They will continue to fall throughout the day. No further heavy rainfall is forecast. We will continue to monitor rain and river levels closely.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 19:20

Surface Water

River levels continue to rise and remain high at Fouracres and The Crescent at Maghull. Further rainfall is forecast during the night and in the early hours of tomorrow morning. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels closely. Consider activating any property flood protection products and start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 15:42

Surface Water

Rainfall is currently easing in the area. Further rainfall is forecast later this afternoon until tomorrow morning. River levels remain high. We will continue to monitor river and rainfall levels closely. This message will be updated by 09:00pm on 20/10/2023 or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 09:40

Surface Water

River levels are rising on the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook. Flooding is expected at properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding from 10:30 AM on 20/10/2023. Further heavy rainfall is forecast this afternoon. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 03:30 PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 27 Aug 2023 00:13

Surface Water

Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. 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 Warning issued on 24 Jul 2023 10:42

Surface Water

River levels are high and remain high on the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding. No further rainfall is forecast for today Monday 24/07/23. River levels are expected to remain high for the rest of today. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:30 PM on 24/07/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 23 Jul 2023 19:54

Surface Water

River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding by 08:30 PM on 23/07/2023. Further rainfall is forecast this evening. River levels are expected to remain high. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 23/07/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 30 Dec 2021 18:26

Surface Water

River levels are rising steadily on the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding. Flooding of land and property is possible from 07:00 PM on 30/12/2021. River levels are expected to remain high overnight. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 31/12/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 19:58

Surface Water

River levels remain high but are falling at the Dovers Bridge river gauge now that the persistent heavy rainfall has passed. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is expected to affect properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding. The risk of flooding from Storm Christoph has now reduced. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 13:08

Surface Water

River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is expected to affect properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding. Some further wintry showers are forecast. The risk of flooding from Storm Christoph has now reduced. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated

Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 23:50

Surface Water

River levels have risen at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is expected to affect properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday 21/01/21, which may lead to localised flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 09:47

Surface Water

River levels have risen at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is expected to affect properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding. Further heavy rainfall is forecast today, Wednesday 20/01/2021, which may lead to localised flooding. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday 21/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 19 Jan 2021 18:38

Surface Water

River levels are high but steady at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Flooding is expected to affect properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding. Further heavy rainfall is expected from 19:00 and 21:00 tonight, (Tuesday 19/01/21), which may lead to localised flooding. Beyond this we do not expect any further significant rainfall until Wednesday morning at 06:00 when more persistant heavy rain is forecast. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday 21/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 19 Jan 2021 10:50

Surface Water

River levels are rising at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected to begin from 11:00 today 19/01/21. Levels will remain high until tomorrow 20/01/21 Flooding is expected to affect properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday 21/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated later today 19/01/21 or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning issued on 13 Dec 2019 09:56

Surface Water

River levels are high but steady at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible between 10:00 and 21:00 today, 13/12/19. Properties on Fouracres and The Crescent are at risk from surface water flooding. We expect river levels to remain high until 21:00 on 13/12/19. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 16:00 on 13/12/19, or as the situation changes.