Is Cheshire at risk of flooding?

Cheshire has 57 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a High risk rating. It ranks #37 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

How many flood warning areas are in Cheshire?

There are 57 flood warning and alert areas in Cheshire, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 23 rivers.

Which rivers flood in Cheshire?

The main rivers in Cheshire include Bollin, Chorlton Brook, Platt Brook, Cringle Brook, Dee Estuary, Gore Brook and 18 others. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Do I need flood insurance in Cheshire?

If your property is in or near one of Cheshire's 57 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

Use the Environment Agency's flood risk checker or our postcode lookup tool to check the flood risk for your specific address. You can also browse Cheshire's flood areas on this page.

What was the worst flood in Cheshire?

Cheshire has experienced significant flooding events over the years. Check the Environment Agency's historical flood data and our UK Flood History guide for details on major events.

Flood Risk in Cheshire

North West

Flood Areas

Stations

Rivers

Risk Level

High

#37 of 152 counties

Flood Areas in Cheshire

57 designated flood warning and alert areas

Name	River / Sea	Type
River Mersey flood area near Cheshire	River Mersey	Warning
The Middle River Mersey catchment includes Micker, Cringle, Sinderland and Poynton Brooks and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affec...	River Mersey	Alert
River Irk flood area near Cheshire	River Irk	Warning
River Weaver flood area near Cheshire	River Weaver	Warning
The Lower River Mersey catchment includes the Fishington, Bradley, Sow, Keckwick and Lumb Brooks and their tributaries	River Mersey	Alert
Areas at risk include properties in and access to Lakeside View	River Weaver	Warning
Dee Estuary flood area near Cheshire	Dee Estuary	Warning
Areas at risk include Parkgate, Neston and Puddington, continuing to Blacon and Saltney, Chester	Dee Estuary	Alert
Bollin flood area near Cheshire	Bollin	Warning
The River Bollin catchment includes the Rivers Bollin, Dean and Pedley, Birkin and Mobberley Brooks and their tributaries. Areas around Knutsford, ...	River Bollin	Alert
Areas at risk include land from Hilbre Island and along the coast from West Kirby to Heswall.	Irish Sea	Alert
Areas at risk include Northwich Marina	River Weaver	Warning
Locations in Whalley Range and Chorlton around Demesne Rd and between Princess Rd and Hart Rd, also from Alexandra Rd South to Whalley Range School...	Chorlton Brook, Platt Brook	Warning
Properties at risk in the area from Grosvenor Bridge and Roodee race course to Greyhound Park	Dee Estuary	Warning
The Wirral catchment includes the Rivers Fender and Birkett and Rivacre, Dibbinsdale and Arrowe Brooks and their tributaries. Other locations which...	Wirral	Warning
Areas at risk include the Meadowgate Farm area	River Weaver	Warning
River Weaver flood area near Cheshire	River Weaver	Warning
The Gowy catchment includes the River Milton and Hornsmill/Hool, Stanney Mill and Thornton Brooks and their tributaries	River Gowy	Alert
Areas at risk include Wigwam Wood, properties on Wigwam Close and The Spinney. Some Properties on Brookfield Avenue, and Armcon Business Park.	Poynton Brook	Warning
River Medlock flood area near Cheshire	River Medlock	Warning
Areas at risk include properties on Kendal Road, and some properties on Roch Bank	River Irk	Warning
Properties at risk off Wilmslow Road at Norman Road, Brighton Grove and Danes Road and including Platt Fields Park	Gore Brook	Warning
The area at risk includes Shrewbridge Lodge	River Weaver	Warning
Properties on Shrewbridge Road, Riverside, Welsh Row and some property on Manor Road North	River Weaver	Warning
Areas at risk include Congleton Park	River Dane	Warning
Properties along New Road, the Red Lion Pub, the Marina and at Lakeside Caravan Park	Weaver Navigation	Warning
Dee Estuary flood area near Cheshire	Dee Estuary	Warning
Properties along the English River Dee in Farndon, including Townfield Lane and Two Trees	River Dee	Warning
Irish Sea, Mersey Estuary flood area near Cheshire	Irish Sea, Mersey Estuary	Warning
Areas at risk include Liverpool, New Ferry, Woodside, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Widnes and Hale Village	Mersey Estuary	Alert
Areas at risk include properties on Grace Walk, the evens side of Ancoats Grove, and parts of Palmerston Street.	River Medlock	Warning
Areas at risk include parts of Holehouse Lane in Langley and parts of Hall Lane and Church Lane in Sutton	River Bollin	Warning
Areas at risk include Properties along Warrington Road at Acton Bridge and Sandy Lane in Weaverham	River Weaver	Warning
River Bollin flood area near Cheshire	River Bollin	Warning
Areas at risk include properties adjacent to the river Irk from Cheetham Hill Junction to Victoria Station. This includes Collyhurst Road, Roger St...	River Irk	Warning
River Irk flood area near Cheshire	River Irk	Warning
Properties in locations on and around Mauldeth Road in South Manchester. Including locations between Old Moat Park and Ladybarn Lane and Edgeworth ...	Cringle Brook	Warning
Areas at risk include Primrose Cottage, Pickerings Bridge Cottage, The Bungalow and Pickerings Lock Caravan Park	River Weaver	Warning
Areas at risk include some properties on Farmers Heath road, Spinney Drive, Ascot Drive and Chase Way. Some properties on Regal Close and Oliver Lane.	Rivacre Brook	Warning
Dee Estuary flood area near Cheshire	Dee Estuary	Warning
Areas at risk include some properties on Chester Road opposite Hazelbadge Road and some properties on Brookfield Avenue. Properties in the vicinity...	Poynton Brook	Warning
Areas at risk include properties at Highgrove Court	River Irk	Warning
Properties at risk include the area from the A538 Bollin Link to Oversleyford Bridge. This includes Rivers St, Cliff Road, Quarry Bank Mill and Hoo...	River Bollin	Warning
Areas at risk include those adjacent to the River Dane from Havannah to the A34 Clayton by-pass	River Dane	Warning
Areas at risk include properties at and around Bollington Mill and Bollington Hall farm. Also at risk property on Lymm Road adjacent to Agden Brook	River Bollin	Warning
Areas at risk include riverside properties from Grosvenor Bridge to the Groves including parts of River Lane, Greenway Street and the Groves.	River Dee	Warning
Areas at risk include properties on Linton Grove, the odds side of Ancoats Grove, and lower parts of Harding Street and Tutbury Street	River Medlock	Warning
River Weaver flood area near Cheshire	River Weaver	Warning
Areas at risk include higher level properties along Acton Lane and Warrington Road at Acton Bridge and Sandy Lane in Weaverham	River Weaver	Warning
River Bollin flood area near Cheshire	River Bollin	Warning
Areas at risk include some properties on Mill Lane and Sutton Quays Business Park	River Weaver	Warning
Properties on and around Parkgate Road including Abbotsmeads and Abbots Terrace	Highfield Drain, Finchetts Gutter	Warning
Properties along Crewe Road, Chapel Street and Cottons Lane including Wheelock Methodist Church	River Wheelock, Arcild Brook	Warning
Northenden Golf Club house and properties on Palatine Road and Mayfair Park	River Mersey	Warning
River Mersey flood area near Cheshire	River Mersey	Warning
River Mersey flood area near Cheshire	River Mersey	Warning
Properties in Old Mill Place and Cookes Court. Also some properties on High Street and Breen Close	Mill Brook, Markham Brook	Warning

Monitoring Stations

0 Environment Agency monitoring stations

Rivers in Cheshire

BollinChorlton Brook, Platt BrookCringle BrookDee EstuaryGore BrookHighfield Drain, Finchetts GutterIrish SeaIrish Sea, Mersey EstuaryMersey EstuaryMill Brook, Markham BrookPoynton BrookRivacre BrookRiver BollinRiver DaneRiver DeeRiver GowyRiver IrkRiver MedlockRiver MerseyRiver WeaverRiver Wheelock, Arcild BrookWeaver NavigationWirral

Flood Insurance Warning for Cheshire

Cheshire has 57 designated flood areas and a high flood risk rating. If you live in this area, check your buildings and contents insurance covers flood damage. Homes in high-risk areas may face higher premiums or require specialist cover.

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