The latest England flood warnings in force for the Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire region. Data supplied direct from the Environment Agency. Please refresh this page for flood risk updates. Avoid damage to property and travel disruption.
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Flood Warning Area: Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire
Counties at risk of flooding: Cheshire West and Chester, Shropshire
Areas at risk of flooding: River Dee catchment in England from Whitchurch to Chester.
Rivers At Flood Risk
River Dee
Current Flood Alert: Flood alert 3
Latest flood alert advice from the Environment Agency: Rainfall on Friday night into Saturday day will keep levels on the River Dee high. Levels will remain high over the weekend and into early next week. We are not expecting to reach Flood Warning levels. Access to Townfield could be impacted from Sunday afternoon. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Dee. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads around the River Dee at Shocklach, Farndon, Handley, Lower Kinnerton, Chester and Puddington. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 16:00PM on 06 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Level Number / Meaning
1: Severe Flood Warning Severe Flooding, Danger to Life.
2: Flood Warning Flooding is Expected, Immediate Action Required.
3: Flood Alert Flooding is Possible, Be Prepared.
4: Warning no Longer in Force The warning is no longer in force.
Cheshire West and Chester, Shropshire flood warning updated at: 2025-12-05T14:41:22
For more information on flood risks and action to take for the Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire region of England:
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