Question 1

Is Warrington at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Warrington has 18 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #54 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Warrington?

Accepted Answer

There are 18 flood warning and alert areas in Warrington, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 4 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Warrington?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Warrington include Irish Sea, Manchester Ship Canal, Mersey Estuary, Sankey Brook. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Warrington?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Warrington's 18 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 Warrington's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Warrington?

Accepted Answer

Warrington 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
Sankey Brook flood area near Warrington	Sankey Brook	Warning
The Howley area of Warrington is at risk of flooding from the Estuary due to high tides. Areas at risk include the Riverside Retail Park; Wharf St;...	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Sankey Brook flood area near Warrington	Sankey Brook	Warning
Property is at risk of flooding from the Estuary due to high tides. Houses on Eastford Rd backing onto the disused canal, properties on Baronet Rd ...	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Areas including Newman High School, Brook Ave, Davenport Ave, Waring Ave, Bryant Ave, Bowman Ave and Mort Ave are at risk of flooding from the Estu...	Mersey Estuary	Warning
The Bank Quay area of Warrington is at risk of flooding from the Estuary due to high tides. Areas at risk includes industrial units behind the rail...	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Chester Road between Brian Bevan Island and Arpley Railway Bridge; and Arpley Road in Warrington	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Sankey Brook flood area near Warrington	Sankey Brook	Warning
The Knutsford Road area of Warrington is at risk of flooding from the Estuary due to high tides. Properties at risk extend from Knutsford Rd to the...	Mersey Estuary	Warning
The area at Moss Side Lane and Lapwing Lane are at risk of flooding from the estuary due to high tides.	Irish Sea	Warning
Areas at risk include commercial and retail property off Europa Boulevard at Gemini Industrial Park. Additional properties at risk include parts of...	Sankey Brook	Warning
Areas at risk include Liverpool Road from Kent Road to Beaufort Street, Rostherne Close, Evelyn Street and Huntley Street	Sankey Brook	Warning
The Kingsway North area of Warrington is at risk of flooding from the Estuary due to high tides. Areas at risk include Bennett Ave, Princess Ave, B...	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Fiddlers Ferry area including the Sailing Club, The Ferry Tavern and Riverside Trading Estate are at risk of flooding from the Mersey Estuary due t...	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Victoria Park including the car park, bowling greens, running track, allotments, playground, skatepark and sports pitches.	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Industrial units at Spectra Business Park on Slutchers Lane, Warrington.	Mersey Estuary	Warning
The property at risk is Village Leisure Hotel, Warrington	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Areas potentially at risk from Manchester Ship Canal. Including properties between the Ship Canal and Thelwall New Road, Lymm Road and Warrington R...	Manchester Ship Canal	Warning

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