Flood Warning Info - Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook at Maghull, around Sefton Lane and the Waste Transfer Station
Area Description
Properties on Sefton Lane near to Dovers Bridge including the Waste Transfer Station, Garden Centre and adjacent properties.
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
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 19:03
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels continue to rise and remain high on the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook. 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 13:33
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels are rising on the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is expected at properties on Sefton Lane near to Dovers Bridge including the Waste Transfer Station, Garden Centre and adjacent properties from 02:00 PM on 20/10/2023.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast this evening.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Consider activating any property flood protection products.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 07:00 PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Aug 2023 05:13
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
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 10:24
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels will remain high on the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties on Sefton Lane near to Dovers Bridge including the Waste Transfer Station, Garden Centre and adjacent properties from 08:30 PM on 23/.07/2023
No further rainfall is forecast for today. 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 05:30 PM on 24/07/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jul 2023 21:03
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
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 Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties on Sefton Lane near to Dovers Bridge including the Waste Transfer Station, Garden Centre and adjacent properties from 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 Sep 2022 18:25
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels are forecast to rise 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 Sefton Lane near to Dovers Bridge including the Waste Transfer Station, Garden Centre and adjacent properties.
Flooding is affecting properties on Sefton Lane near to Dovers Bridge including the Waste Transfer Station, Garden Centre and adjacent properties from 18:30 PM on 30/09/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening.
River levels are forecast to rise at the Dovers Bridge gauge.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
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 08:00 AM on 01/10/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Nov 2021 23:45
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels are rising steadily on the Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook due to heavy rainfall. Further heavy rainfall is forecast overnight.
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected this evening on 02/11/2021 between 01:00 AM and 08:00 AM.
Areas most at risk include properties on Sefton Lane near to Dovers Bridge including the Waste Transfer Station, Garden Centre and adjacent properties.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 02/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 02:13
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
Due to the heavy rainfall over the last 48 hours we have seen the levels rise in Dover Brook, levels are starting to recede. Flooding to properties is still possible. Flooding is expected to affect properties on Sefton Lane near to Dovers Bridge including the Waste Transfer Station, Garden Centre and adjacent properties. We expect levels to remain high in Dovers Brook until Friday 22nd January. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message this afternoon Thursday 21st January or as the situation changes
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 21:52
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
Intense rainfall has resulted in rising river levels on Dovers Brook.
Flooding of properties, roads and farmland is expected around 22:00 today 20/02/2021. We expect river levels to peak at 3.2m at 01:00, 21/01/2021.
Flooding is expected to affect properties on Sefton Lane near to Dovers Bridge including the Waste Transfer Station, Garden Centre and adjacent properties.
A Severe Warning has been issued because water is expected to be deep and fast flowing.
If you believe that you are in immediate danger, please call 999. If you need to leave your house or you wish 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.
Water levels remain high until 11:00 tomorrow, 21/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation and staff are on site. We are working with the emergency services and partners including Fire and Rescue, Police and Sefton Borough Council.
This message will be updated in 8 hours.
Severe Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 13:41
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels have risen at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property,roads and farmland is possible. Flooding is expected to affect properties on Sefton Lane near to Dovers Bridge including the Waste Transfer Station, Garden Centre and adjacent properties. Further rainfall is forecast throughout Wednesday, 20/01/2021. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday, 21/01/2021.We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this evening, 20/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Oct 2020 08:18
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Levels are expected to reach flood warning levels at around 9am on 6 October 2020 and will remain high throughout the day. Our incident response staff are continuing to monitor river levels and the weather forecast. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Oct 2020 10:58
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels have risen as a result of recent persistent heavy rainfall. The rainfall situation has improved but river levels are expected to remain high throughout Sunday. We are continuing to monitor the situation with incident response staff actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Oct 2020 23:17
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River Levels have risen at the Dover’s Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently flooding is imminent. Flooding is expected to affect properties on Sefton Lane near to Dover’s Bridge including the Waste Transfer Station, Garden Centre and adjacent properties. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday afternoon. This message will be updated on Sunday 4th October
Flood Warning issued on 5 Oct 2019 22:05
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. We are expecting intense rainfall which is likely to be short in duration. The river guage is expected to pass the flood warning threshold at around 04:00 06/10/19. Flooding is possible to the lowest lying properties nearest to Whinney Brook on Hall Lane, Damfield Lane, Eastway, Newlyn Avenue and Foxhouse Lane. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow 06/10/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Oct 2019 11:09
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels remain high at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is expected to continue. Areas at risk include the lowest lying properties nearest to Whinney Brook on Hall Lane, Damfield Lane, Eastway, Newlyn Avenue and Foxhouse Lane. We expect river levels to remain high during today, 01/10/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated later today, 01/10/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2019 20:19
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels remain high at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is expected to continue. Areas at risk include the lowest lying properties nearest to Whinney Brook on Hall Lane, Damfield Lane, Eastway, Newlyn Avenue and Foxhouse Lane. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 01/10/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated in tomorrow, 01/10/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2019 15:40
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels remain high at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is expected to continue. Areas at risk include the lowest lying properties nearest to Whinney Brook on Hall Lane, Damfield Lane, Eastway, Newlyn Avenue and Foxhouse Lane. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 01/10/2019. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2019 17:58
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels remain high at Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas at risk are the lowest lying properties nearest to Whinney Brook on Hall Lane, Damfield Lane, Eastway, Newlyn Avenue and Foxhouse Lane. We expect river levels to remain high into this evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated on 30/09/2019 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2019 09:21
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels remain high at Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas at risk are the lowest lying properties nearest to Whinney Brook on Hall Lane, Damfield Lane, Eastway, Newlyn Avenue and Foxhouse Lane.
We expect river levels to remain high until at least 18:00 on 29/09/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 29/09/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2019 02:47
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. This will affect the lowest lying properties nearest to Whinney Brook on Hall Lane, Damfield Lane, Eastway, Newlyn Avenue and Foxhouse Lane.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast overnight until around midday on 29/09/2019. We expect river levels to remain high until midday on 29/09/2019.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Sep 2019 16:18
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels are rising at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected. Flooding is affecting the lowest lying properties nearest to Whinney Brook on Hall Lane, Damfield Lane, Eastway, Newlyn Avenue and Foxhouse Lane.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hrs. We expect river levels to remain high overnight 28/09/19
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 29/09/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Sep 2019 19:12
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels are high but steady at the Dovers Bri
Flood Warning issued on 24 Sep 2019 12:13
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels are forecast to rise at the Dovers Br
Flood Warning issued on 28 Jul 2019 20:59
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
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. The lowest lying properties nearest to Whinney Brook on Hall Lane, Damfield Lane, Eastway, Newlyn Avenue and Foxhouse Lane are at risk.
We expect river levels to remain high until 04:00 on 29/07/19.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/07/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Jul 2019 10:48
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels have risen at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding could occur between 11:00 and 22:00 on 28/07/19, but there is some uncertainty given the unpredictable nature of the rainfall. Flooding is likely to impact the lowest lying properties nearest to Whinney Brook on Hall Lane, Damfield Lane, Eastway, Newlyn Avenue and Foxhouse Lane.
We expect river levels to rise until 16:00 on 28/07/19 when rainfall and water levels are predicted to drop.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated this evening, 28/07/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Jun 2019 18:30
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels have continued to drop but further rainfall is expected from 0100hrs on Friday 14 June. This may raise the levels to flood warning level at around 0700hrs. We will continue to monitor the forecast and update this message if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Jun 2019 10:55
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
Rainfall is expected to continue throughout Thursday but river levels are not expected to reach flood warning levels. We continue to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Jun 2019 19:36
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
Rainfall throughout the day has caused river levels to rise. River levels have now started to fall, but remain high at Dover’s Bridge. There is further rainfall expected overnight, however, this is now less than previously forecast. The lowest lying properties nearest to Whinney Brook on Hall Lane, Damfield Lane, Eastway, Newlyn Avenue and Foxhouse Lane may be affected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Environment Agency incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Thursday morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Jun 2019 05:45
Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook
River levels have risen at the Dovers Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding could occur from 06:15 on Wednesday 12/06/19. The lowest lying properties nearest to Whinney Brook on Hall Lane, Damfield Lane, Eastway, Newlyn Avenue and Foxhouse Lane may be affected.
We expect river levels to remain above flood warning level until late morning before falling again.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.