The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Mersey Estuary at Warrington due to seasonal high tides.
Flooding is possible for: Areas at risk include Fiddlers Ferry, Eastford Road, Arpley Bridge, Knutsford Road, Howley, Kingsway North and Westy as high tides this afternoon may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 12:30 PM on 18 April 2026.
Locations most affected will be low-lying land and roads at Fiddlers Ferry, peaking at 12:30 PM, Eastford Road peaking at 12:45 PM, and Arpley Bridge peaking at 1:00 PM. It is possible that river levels may affect Arpley Road under the railway bridge. The next high tide in the early hours of tomorrow morning, on 19 April 2026, is not expected to reach the flood alert level.
The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Be prepared
You should:
• go to Check for flooding to see a map of the area and monitor up-to-date local flood information
• get ready to act on your personal flood plan if you have one
• follow the guidance in what to do before or during a flood
You can also read more about what flood alerts are.
Stay up to date
To get the latest flood information, you can:
• go to Check for flooding
• monitor local weather, news and travel updates
• call Floodline on 0345 988 1188, using quick dial code 205003
The flood alert is no longer in place.
