The Wirral catchment includes the Rivers Fender and Birkett and Rivacre, Dibbinsdale and Arrowe Brooks and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are around Birkenhead, Bootle, Litherland and Crosby.
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The orange highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Alert.
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area.
Wirral
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 14 November 2025 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads around the Rivers Fender and Birket, Rivacre, Dibbinsdale and Arrowe Brooks and their tributaries. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 15 November 2025 or as the situation changes.
Wirral
Forecast rainfall indicates river levels could reach flood thresholds overnight. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Fender and River Birket. 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.
Wirral
River levels are falling. Flooding is possible near the Rivers Fender and Birket and Rivacre, Dibbinsdale and Arrowe Brooks and their tributaries, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. We are closely monitoring the situation and are monitoring rainfall and river levels. 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 5:00 PM on 08/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Wirral
River levels are falling. Flooding is possible near the Rivers Fender and Birket and Rivacre, Dibbinsdale and Arrowe Brooks and their tributaries, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. We are closely monitoring the situation and are monitoring rainfall and river levels. 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 12:00 PM on 08/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Wirral
River levels are declining, but there is still a possibility of flooding to low lying land and roads. Flooding is possible near the Rivers Fender and Birket and Rivacre, Dibbinsdale and Arrowe Brooks and their tributaries, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. We are closely monitoring the situation and are monitoring rainfall and river levels. 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 9:00 AM on 08/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Wirral
River levels are declining, but there is still a possibility of flooding to low lying land and roads. Flooding is possible near the Rivers Fender and Birket and Rivacre, Dibbinsdale and Arrowe Brooks and their tributaries, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. We are closely monitoring the situation and are monitoring rainfall and river levels. 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 this evening by 5:00 PM on 07/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Wirral
River levels remain high, further rainfall is expected, levels will continue to fall overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation and are monitoring rainfall and river levels. 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 09:00AM on 07/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Wirral
An automated flood alert has been issued for this area. This is because river levels are at a height at which flooding of low-lying land is possible. Environment Agency staff are monitoring the situation. You should monitor local weather conditions and river levels. Avoid using low-lying footpaths or entering areas that flood. Act on your flood plan if you have one.
Wirral
River levels remain high due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads around the Rivers Fender and Birket, Rivacre, Dibbinsdale and Arrowe Brooks and their tributaries We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. 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 09:00am on 02/01/25, or as the situation changes.
Wirral
An automated flood alert has been issued for this area. This is because river levels are at a height at which flooding of low-lying land is possible. Environment Agency staff are monitoring the situation. You should monitor local weather conditions and river levels. Avoid using low-lying footpaths or entering areas that flood. Act on your flood plan if you have one.
Wirral
River levels remain high, and flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible today, 17/10/2024. Flooding may affect locations near the River Fender and River Birket, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Fender and Birket, Rivacre, Dibbinsdale and Arrowe Brooks and their tributaries. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated this afternoon, 17/10/2024, by 05:00 PM, or as the situation changes.
Wirral
Due to heavy rain, flooding of roads and low lying land is possible. Property flooding is not expected. Flooding may affect locations near the River Fender and River Birket, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Fender and Birket, Rivacre, Dibbinsdale and Arrowe Brooks and their tributaries. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 17/10/2024, by 10:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Wirral
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Flood alert area: The Wirral catchment includes the Rivers Fender and Birkett and Rivacre, Dibbinsdale and Arrowe Brooks and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are around Birkenhead, Bootle, Litherland and Crosby.
Wirral
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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.
Wirral
This message has been issued pre-emptively ahead of localised thunderstorms expected between 17:00 and 22:00 on 18/06/23 and with further rainfall expected Monday afternoon. Small, flashier rivers and streams may respond to heavy rainfall. Given the unpredictable nature of thunderstorms, there is low confidence in the locations and impacts of rainfall at this point. Areas most at risk are low lying agricultural land, roads and footpaths close to small rivers and streams. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are monitoring watercourses in the area. 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 as the situation changes. Follow @envagencyNW on Twitter for information for your area.