Flood warnings in Stockport right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Stockport?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Stockport right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Stockport
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 24 places in Stockport: 21 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 3 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Mersey, Micker Brook, River Goyt, Chorlton Brook, River Tame and Cringle Brook, among others.
Bruntwood Hall Brook and Micker Brook around Broadway, Cheadle · Chorlton Brook at Cheadle, Boundary, Bangor Road, Shakespeare Drive and Ashbourne avenue areas · Chorlton Brook at Cheadle, Carrs and Stockport Road, Cranleigh Drive, Jackson Street areas · Chorlton Brook at Cheadle, Sports Field, Palmer Avenue and Cuthbert Road areas · Cringle Brook at Withington, Fallowfield and Burnage · Gatley Brook at Sharston Industrial Estate · Lady Brook at Bramhall Green · Micker Brook at Broadway and Broadway Avenue, Cheadle · Micker Brook at Cheadle Hulme · Micker Brook at Demmings Industrial Estate and surrounding area, Cheadle · Micker Brook at Depleach Road to Councillor Lane and surrounding area, Cheadle · Poise Brook at Offerton and Hazel Grove · River Etherow at Compstall · River Goyt at Marple Bridge · River Goyt from Marple Dale to Offerton · River Mersey at Cheadle Wood and Ford lane · River Mersey at East Didsbury, Millgate Lane and Stenner Lane areas · River Mersey at East Didsbury, from Tuscan Road to Wilmslow Road · River Tame at Denton, Hyde and Woodley · River Tame at Meadow Industrial Estate · Rivers Goyt and Mersey at Stockport
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 Stockport 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 Stockport right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Stockport 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 Stockport can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 21 flood warning areas and 3 flood alert areas in Stockport, on rivers and coasts including the River Mersey, Micker Brook, River Goyt and Chorlton Brook.
How do I get flood warnings for Stockport 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.