Flood warnings in Sefton right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Sefton?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Sefton right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Sefton
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 16 places in Sefton: 10 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 6 wider flood alert areas. They follow Irish Sea, Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook, Mersey Estuary, Ribble Estuary and River Alt, among others.
Fouracres and The Crescent at Maghull · Irish Sea and Mersey estuary from the Head of the Wirral to Runcorn · Lancashire coastline at Banks, affecting old Hollow Farm · Lancashire coastline at Banks, between Banks Marsh and Churchtown Moss · Merseyside coastline at Crosby · Merseyside coastline at Hightown · Merseyside coastline at Southport, affecting Marine Drive · Merseyside coastline at Southport, between A565 and Marine Drive · Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook at Maghull, around Sefton Lane and the Waste Transfer Station · Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook at Maghull, beside Hall Lane, Fouracres and Sefton Lane
What the three levels mean
- Severe Flood Warning — Severe flooding. Danger to life.
- Flood Warning — Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.
- Flood Alert — Flooding is possible. Be prepared.
Get flood warnings for Sefton yourself
The Environment Agency's warning service is free and sends warnings by call, text or email for the places you choose: sign up on GOV.UK. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day. It does not warn about surface water flooding, sometimes called flash flooding. River, sea and groundwater levels are on Check for flooding. This site does not issue warnings.
Questions
Are there any flood warnings in Sefton right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Sefton right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning?
A Flood Alert means flooding is possible — be prepared. A Flood Warning means flooding is expected and immediate action is required. A Severe Flood Warning means severe flooding and danger to life. These are the Environment Agency's three levels.
How many places in Sefton can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 10 flood warning areas and 6 flood alert areas in Sefton, on rivers and coasts including the Irish Sea, Whinney Brook, Dovers Brook and Mersey Estuary.
How do I get flood warnings for Sefton on my phone?
Sign up to the Environment Agency's free flood warning service on GOV.UK, which sends warnings by phone call, text or email for the areas you choose. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day.
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This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland issue their own flood warnings.