Areas at risk include Liverpool, New Ferry, Woodside, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Widnes and Hale Village.
See below for historical flood warnings, or use the live map to check the latest warnings across the UK.
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.
Mersey Estuary
High tides are expected to reach the flood alert threshold overnight which may lead to flooding between 01:15 AM and 02:00 AM on 09/10/2025. The impacted locations are: Hale Village, peaking around 01:30 AM No other high tides are expected to reach the Flood Alert threshold in this current sequence. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 09/10/2025, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast for the early hours of Thursday 11/09/2025. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 01:00 AM on 11/09/2025 at the following location: Hale Village, peaking around 01:30 AM We currently anticipate the Flood Alert level not to be met during the next high tide at around midday 11/09/2025. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 11/09/2025, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
We do not anticipate the flood alert level to be met during this afternoon’s high tide. We currently anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide during the early hours of tomorrow morning, 11/09/2025. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated this afternoon, 10/09/2025, by 5:00 PM, or as the situation changes
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast for the early hours of Wednesday 10/09/2025. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 00:45 AM on 10/09/2025 at the following location: Hale Village, peaking around 01:00 AM We currently anticipate the Flood Alert level not to be met during the next high tide at around midday 10/09/2025. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 10/09/2025, by 11:00AM
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast in the early hours of the morning, 21/10/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 02:00 AM on 21/10/2024 at the following locations: Wallasey Dock, peaking around 02:00 AM. Seacombe Promenade, peaking around 02:00 AM. Rock Park, peaking around 02:15 AM. Hale Village, peaking around 02:30 AM. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 21/10/2024, by 10 AM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 20/10/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 14:00 PM on 20/10/2024 at the following location: Hale Village, peaking around 14:45 PM. We currently anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide tomorrow morning, 21/10/2024. This is the last tide in the sequence. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, 20/10/2024, by 5:00 PM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast overnight from Saturday 19/10/2024 to Sunday 20/10/24. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 2:00 AM on 20/10/2024 at the following location: Hale Village, peaking around 2:00 AM We currently anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide tomorrow morning, 20/10/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 20/10/2024, by 10:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast overnight, 19/10/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 12:30 AM on 19/10/2024 at the following locations: Wallasey Dock and Seacombe Promenade, peaking around 12:30 AM Rock Park, peaking around 12:45 AM Hale Village, peaking around 1:15 AM We do not currently anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide tomorrow afternoon, 19/10/2024 although subsequent tides are expected to be higher. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 19/10/2024, by 10:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 18/10/2024. We currently do not anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during this high tide, but the current forecast anticipates the flood alert level will be met during the high tide in the early hours of the morning, 19/10/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, 18/10/2024, by 5:00 PM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast during the early hours of the morning, 18/10/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 00:30 AM on 18/10/2024 at the following location: Hale Village, peaking around 00:45 AM. We currently do not anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide tomorrow morning, 18/10/2024, but the current forecast anticipates the flood alert level will be met during the high tide in the early hours of the morning, 19/10/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 18/10/2024, by 10 AM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 17/10/2024. We do not anticipate the flood alert level to be met during this afternoon’s high tide, but the current forecast anticipates the flood alert level will be met during the high tide this evening, 17/10/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, 17/10/2024, by 5PM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast during the early hours of tomorrow morning, 17/10/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 23:30 PM on 16/10/2024 at the following location: Hale Village, peaking around 23:45 PM. We currently do not anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide tomorrow afternoon, 17/10/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 17/10/2024, by 10:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast during the early hours of tomorrow morning, 22/09/2024. We do not anticipate the flood alert level to be met during this morning’s high tide, but flooding is still possible at low lying lands and roads from 02:00 AM on 22/09/2024 at the following locations: Rock Park, peaking around 2:30 AM Hale Village, peaking around 3:00 AM Flooding of property is not expected. We currently do not anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide tomorrow afternoon, 22/09/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 22/09/2024, by 09:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 21/09/2024. We do not anticipate the flood alert level to be met during this afternoon’s high tide, but flooding is still possible at low lying lands and roads from 1:45 PM on 21/09/2024 at the following locations: Rock Park, peaking around 2:15 PM Hale Village, peaking around 3:00 PM. Flooding of property is not expected. We currently do not anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide during the early hours of tomorrow morning, 22/09/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby, and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, 21/09/2024, by 5:00 PM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast during the early hours of tomorrow morning, 21/09/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 02:00 AM on 21/09/2024 at the following location: Hale Village, peaking around 02:30 AM. Flooding of property is not expected. We currently do not anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide tomorrow afternoon, 21/09/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 21/09/2024, by 09:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 20/09/2024. We do not anticipate the flood alert level to be met during this afternoon’s high tide, but flooding is still possible at low lying lands and roads from 1:00 PM on 20/09/2024 at the following locations: Rock Park, peaking around 1:30 PM Hale Village, peaking around 2:00 PM. Flooding of property is not expected. We anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide during the early hours of tomorrow morning, 21/09/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, 20/09/2024, by 5:00 PM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast during the early hours of tomorrow morning, 20/09/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads at the following location: Hale Village, peaking around 01:45 AM. Flooding of property is not expected. We currently do not anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide tomorrow afternoon, 20/09/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 20/09/2024, by 09:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 23/08/2024. We do not anticipate the flood alert level to be met during this afternoon’s high tide, but flooding is still possible at low lying lands and roads from 2:45 PM on 23/08/2024 at the following locations: Rock Park, peaking around 2:45 PM Hale Village, peaking around 3:15 PM Flooding of property is not expected. We currently do not anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide during the early hours of tomorrow morning, 24/08/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, 23/08/2024, by 5:00 PM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast during the early hours of tomorrow morning, 23/08/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 02:15 AM on 23/08/2024 at the following location: Rock Park, peaking around 02:15 AM Hale Village, peaking around 02:45 AM. Flooding of property is not expected. We currently do not anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide tomorrow afternoon, 23/08/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 23/08/2024, by 09:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 22/08/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 2:00 PM on 22/08/2024 at the following location: Rock Park, peaking around 2:00 PM Hale Village, peaking around 2:30 PM. Flooding of property is not expected. We currently anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide during the early hours of tomorrow morning, 23/08/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 afternoon, 22/08/2024, by 5:00 PM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast during the early hours of tomorrow morning, 22/08/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 01:00 AM on 21/08/2024 at the following location: Rock Park, peaking around 01:30 AM Hale Village, peaking around 02:00 AM. Flooding of property is not expected. We currently do not anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide tomorrow afternoon, 22/08/2024. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, 22/08/2024, by 09:00 AM, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 21/08/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 01:00 AM on 21/08/2024 at the following location: Hale Village, peaking at 01:00am. We currently do not anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the next high tide around midday tomorrow. However, we are expecting the Flood Alert to be met during the early hours of Thursday and Friday. Flood Warnings may also be issued for these high tides. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast today, 10/04/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 12:00 PM on 10/04/2024 at the following location: Wirral/Widnes, peaking between 13:15 – 15:00 PM We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. 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 17:00 PM on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 09/04/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 12:00 PM on 09/04/2024 We do not currently anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the early hours of the 10/04/2024. Levels will be lower overnight but tomorrow 10/04/2024 daytime tides will be higher than normal. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. 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 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes. Flood alert area: Areas at risk include Liverpool, New Ferry, Woodside, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Widnes and Hale Village.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 09/04/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 12:00 PM on 09/04/2024 at the following locations: Rock park, peaking around 12:30 PM Hale Village, peaking around 1:00 PM We do not currently anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the early hours of the 10/04/2024. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. 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 4:00 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 13/03/2024. Flooding is possible of low lying lands and roads at the following locations: Hale Village, between 13:15 and 15:00 Rock Park, between 12:45 and 13:45 We do not currently forecast the Flood Alert level to be met during the high tide in the early hours of tomorrow morning 14/03/2024. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further Flood Alerts. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updated messaging during this period of high tides. 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 18:00 on 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 12/03/2024. Flooding is possible of low lying land and roads at the following locations: Rock Park, between 12:15 and 13:15 Hale Village, between 12:45 and 14:15 We do not currently forecast the Flood Alert level will be met during the high tide in the early hours of tomorrow morning 13/03/2024. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further Flood Alerts. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updated messaging during this period of high tides. 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 18:00 on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 11/03/2024. Flooding is possible of low lying lands and roads at the following locations: Hale Village, between 12:15 and 13:00 We do not currently forecast the Flood Alert level to be met during the high tide in the early hours of tomorrow morning 12/03/2024. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further Flood Alerts. We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updated messaging during this period of high tides. 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 18:00 on 11/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast on the afternoon of 13/02/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 01:30 PM on 13/02/2024 at the following locations: Hale Village, peaking around 02:15 PM. We do not currently anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the early hours of the 13/02/2024. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. 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 05:00 PM on 13/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this afternoon, 12/02/2024. Flooding is possible at low lying lands and roads from 12:30 PM on 12/02/2024 at the following locations: Rock Park and Hale Village, peaking around 01:30 PM. We do not currently anticipate the Flood Alert level to be met during the high tide in the early hours of tomorrow morning 13/02/2024. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. Our incident rooms are on standby and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. 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 03:00 PM on 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
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.
Mersey Estuary
As a result of high spring tides, there may be flooding this evening Saturday 30th September. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads at Hale Village between 23:15 (30/9/23) and 23:45 (30/9/23) and Rock Park between 23:45 (30/9/23) and 00:15 (01/10/23. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated on 01/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
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.
Mersey Estuary
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.
Mersey Estuary
Storm Eunice is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Flooding is possible for the following areas, Wallasey Dock, Seacombe Promenade, Rock Park and Hale Village between 12:30 PM and 13:30 PM today, 18/02/2022. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 19/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
Storm Eunice is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Flooding is possible for the following areas, Wallasey Dock, Seacombe Promenade, Rock Park and Hale Village between 12:30 PM and 13:30 PM today, 18/02/2022. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
Storm Eunice is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast. Flooding is possible for the following areas, Wallasey Dock, Seacombe Promenade, Rock Park, Hale Village between 12:00pm and 01:00pm, 18/02/2022. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated by tomorrow morning, 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast on 08/12/2021. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Mersey Estuary. River levels at Hale Village is expected to peak at 6.02m between 2 AM and 2.45AM. After this tide we do not expect further high tides at this location. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 8/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast on 04/12/2021. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the Mersey Estuary. River levels at Hale Village will peak at 6.05m between 10:45 AM and 12:45 PM. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next two days and as a result we may issue further alerts. We will continue to monitor levels closely. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 05/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Mersey Estuary
The high tide is expected to be higher than usual at the Mersey Estuary from Liverpool and Wirral to Widnes as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. This alert is being issued based on levels at Hale village. Levels are due to peak at 6.04m at 00:45am. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Mersey Estuary. High tides are also expected for tomorrow, Sunday 7th November. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.