Flood warnings in Wirral right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Wirral?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Wirral right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Wirral
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 15 places in Wirral: 10 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 5 wider flood alert areas. They follow Irish Sea, Mersey Estuary, Dee Estuary, Arrowe Brook, River Birket and Wirral, among others.
Arrowe Brook at Moreton West · Arrowe Brook at Upton · Coastline at the Head of the Wirral · Dee estuary at Parkgate and Little Neston · Irish Sea and Mersey estuary from the Head of the Wirral to Runcorn · Irish Sea at New Brighton · Irish Sea at West Kirby · Mersey estuary at Woodside · River Birket at Leasowe · River Birket at Meols
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 Wirral 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 Wirral right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Wirral 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 Wirral can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 10 flood warning areas and 5 flood alert areas in Wirral, on rivers and coasts including the Irish Sea, Mersey Estuary, Dee Estuary and Arrowe Brook.
How do I get flood warnings for Wirral 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.