THE Environment Agency has issued a flood alert warning for the Sankey catchment area of Warrington following heavy rain.
Warrington South MP Sarah Hall has issued a warning to local residents to look out for neighbours who might need a hand.
She said: “We’ve had a lot of rain over the past few hours and the Environment Agency has now issued a flood alert for the Sankey Catchment Area.
“This is the lowest level alert – it means flooding is possible, so please be prepared and keep an eye on updates.
You can check the latest info here https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/
And sign up for direct alerts here https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings
I’ll keep sharing updates as they come. In the meantime, please stay safe and look out for neighbours who might need a hand.”
Forecast rainfall indicates river levels could reach flood thresholds overnight.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Sankey.
Flood alert area: The Sankey catchment includes Black, Barkers, Windle and Whittle Brooks and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are around Rainford, Billinge, Prescot, Newton-le-Willows, Haydock, Ashton-in-Makerfield and Golbourne.
This has now been upgraded to a Major Incident Standby.
