Irish Sea from New Brighton to Hoylake

Areas at risk include land at the head of the Wirral from Hoylake to New Brighton and including parts of Leasowe and Wallasey.

Flood alert area Irish Sea Wirral Gtr Mancs Mersey and Ches

Flood Alert Active Warning

Raised: 26 Oct 2026 at 9:09am • Updated: 26 Oct 2026 at 9:09am

We do not anticipate the next high tide later this morning, 26 October 2026, to meet the flood alert threshold. However, flooding is still possible from 10:45 AM on 26 October 2026.

Locations most affected by spray overtopping will be low lying land and roads at the head of the Wirral from Hoylake to New Brighton, including parts of Leasowe and Wallasey.

We do not anticipate the next high tide overnight into 27 October 2026 to 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 coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.

This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on Monday 26 October or as the situation changes.

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Nearby Monitoring Stations

Acton Lane on the boundary

Arrowe Brook • Upton (Wirral) • 1.9 km

Rising · normal — Up 0.15 m since 09:15, still rising (0.14 m/h)

0.36 m

33min ago

Davis Road in this area

River Birket • Moreton • 2.4 km

Falling · above typical high — Down from 1.78 at 03:30, now 1.49

1.49 m

33min ago

Fornalls Bridge in this area

River Birket • Hoylake • 2.5 km

Arrowe Brook • Upton (Wirral) • 3.4 km

Crested · normal — Rose 0.07 m since 07:45 — peaked 0.31 at 11:30, now 0.31 and holding

0.31 m

33min ago

Liverpool

Tide • Bootle • 8.2 km

Dovers Brook • Sefton • 15.1 km

Rising · normal — Peaked 0.93 at 03:30, now 0.82 and rising again (0.04 m/h)

0.82 m

33min ago

Kirkby

River Alt • Aintree • 15.5 km

Rising · normal — Up 0.14 m since 08:00, still rising (0.07 m/h)

0.53 m

33min ago

Winster Drive

Netherley Brook • Netherley • 20.0 km

Rising · normal — Up 0.43 m since 08:30, still rising (0.31 m/h)

1.02 m

33min ago

Chase Way, Ellesmere Port

Rivacre Brook • Ellesmere Port • 20.5 km

Sandy Brook • Ormskirk • 22.9 km

Rising slightly · normal — Up 0.03 m since 07:30, rising slightly

0.20 m

33min ago

Flood Event History (25)

26 Oct 2026 at 9:09am Flood Alert

25 Oct 2026 at 4:42pm Flood Alert

We do not anticipate the next high tide later this evening, 25 October 2026, to meet the flood alert threshold. However, flooding is still possible from 10:30 PM on 25 October 2026. Locations most affected by spray overtopping will be low lying land and roads at the head of the Wirral from Hoylake...

25 Oct 2026 at 4:09pm Flood Alert

We do not anticipate the next high tide later this evening, 25 October 2026, to meet the flood alert threshold. However, flooding is still possible from 11:30 PM on 25 October 2026. Locations most affected by spray overtopping will be low lying land and roads at the head of the Wirral from Hoylake ...

25 Oct 2026 at 8:57am Flood Alert

High tides this morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 10:15 AM on 25 October 2026. Locations most affected by spray overtopping will be low lying land and roads at the head of the Wirral from Hoylake to New Brighton, including parts of Leasowe and Wallasey. We do not anticipa...

24 Oct 2026 at 1:07pm Flood Alert

High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 10:45 PM on 24 October 2026. Locations most affected by spray overtopping will be low lying land and roads at the head of the Wirral from Hoylake to New Brighton, including parts of Leasowe and Wallasey. We anticipate the next...

5 Apr 2026 at 9:54am Flood Alert

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care o...

4 Apr 2026 at 2:47pm Flood Alert

High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 12:30 AM until 2:00 AM on 05 April 2026. Flooding is possible due to overtopping at Wallasey Embankment and Kings Parade. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads at the head of the Wirral from Hoylake to New Brig...

20 Oct 2024 at 4:35pm Flood Alert

20 Aug 2024 at 3:49pm Flood Alert

9 Apr 2024 at 8:03am Flood Alert

12 Nov 2023 at 6:22pm Flood Alert

24 Mar 2023 at 12:45am Flood Alert

17 Feb 2022 at 5:27pm Flood Alert

8 Dec 2021 at 10:14am Flood Alert

7 Dec 2021 at 4:34pm Flood Alert

6 Nov 2021 at 7:05pm Flood Alert

12 Mar 2020 at 10:45am Flood Alert

11 Mar 2020 at 4:33pm Flood Alert

11 Feb 2020 at 11:19am Flood Alert

10 Feb 2020 at 3:53pm Flood Alert

9 Feb 2020 at 7:26am Flood Alert

14 Jun 2018 at 9:52am Flood Alert

3 Jan 2018 at 10:09am Flood Alert

10 Dec 2014 at 9:13am Flood Alert

9 Dec 2014 at 3:05pm Flood Alert

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This area on the Environment Agency’s flood service →
Floodline quick dial: 205000 — call 0345 988 1188 and give that code for a recorded update on this area.
Area code: 013WACNBH

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