Mersey Estuary at Warrington

We anticipate the next high tide overnight 27 October 2026, to meet the flood alert threshold. Flooding is possible from 12:00 AM on 27 October 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads at Fiddlers Ferry, peaking at 12:00 AM, Eastford Road, peaking at 12:15 AM, and Arpley Bridge, peaking at 12:30 AM. It is possible that river levels may affect Arpley Road under the railway bridge. We are expecting that the high tide tomorrow afternoon, 27 October 2026, will meet the flood alert threshold. We are expecting higher than normal high tides over the next 2 days, and a result, we may issue further flood alerts and flood warnings. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.