Flood warnings in Tameside right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Tameside?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Tameside right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Tameside
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 15 places in Tameside: 12 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 3 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Tame, River Etherow, River Mersey, River Irwell, Staley and Micklehurst Brook, among others.
River Etherow at Broadbottom · River Etherow at Charlesworth and Melandra · River Etherow at Woolley Bridge and Hadfield · River Tame at Audenshaw, Shepley · River Tame at Denton, Hyde and Woodley · River Tame at Dukinfield around Wainwright Street and Furnace Street · River Tame at Dukinfield from Alma Street to Tame Street · River Tame at Mossley, Roaches Bridge to Egmont Street · River Tame at Mossley, Woodend and Waggon Road · River Tame at Uppermill · River Tame, Fern Bank and Millbrook in Stalybridge · Staley and Micklehurst Brooks at Mossley
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 Tameside 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 Tameside right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Tameside 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 Tameside can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 12 flood warning areas and 3 flood alert areas in Tameside, on rivers and coasts including the River Tame, River Etherow, River Mersey and River Irwell.
How do I get flood warnings for Tameside 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.