Question 1

Is Greater Manchester at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Greater Manchester has 15 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #58 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Greater Manchester?

Accepted Answer

There are 15 flood warning and alert areas in Greater Manchester, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 6 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Greater Manchester?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Greater Manchester include Chorlton Brook, Platt Brook, Cringle Brook, Gore Brook, River Irk, River Medlock and 1 others. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Greater Manchester?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Greater Manchester's 15 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

Question 5

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

Accepted Answer

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 Greater Manchester's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Greater Manchester?

Accepted Answer

Greater Manchester 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.

Name	River / Sea	Type
River Mersey flood area near Greater Manchester	River Mersey	Warning
River Irk flood area near Greater Manchester	River Irk	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
River Medlock flood area near Greater Manchester	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
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 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 Greater Manchester	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 properties at Highgrove Court	River Irk	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
Northenden Golf Club house and properties on Palatine Road and Mayfair Park	River Mersey	Warning
River Mersey flood area near Greater Manchester	River Mersey	Warning
River Mersey flood area near Greater Manchester	River Mersey	Warning

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