A Flood Alert was issued for Dee Estuary from Parkgate to Chester in Cheshire West and Chester, Wirral on 26th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Dee Estuary.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Dee at Farndon rose 1.20m, peaking at 6.86m, while the Dee at Ironbridge River Station climbed 1.15m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 10:30 PM on 26 October 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads around the Dee Estuary. 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 . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Tuesday 27 O
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farndon | Dee | +1.20m | 6.86m |
| Ironbridge River Station | Dee | +1.15m | 5.84m |
| Rhyd Y Mwyn DL River Station | Alun | +0.38m | 0.39m |
| Countess Way, Abbot's Mead | Finchett's Gutter | +0.26m | 1.19m |
| Bridge Trafford | River Gowy | +0.23m | 0.55m |
| Pont Blyddyn River Station | Alun | +0.13m | 0.76m |
| Chase Way, Ellesmere Port | Rivacre Brook | +0.13m | 0.29m |
| Knolls Bridge, Chester | Finchett's Gutter | +0.09m | 6.04m |
| Greasby Road | Arrowe Brook | +0.07m | 0.31m |