A Flood Alert was issued for Irish Sea from New Brighton to Hoylake in Wirral on 24th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Irish Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Dovers Brook at Dovers Bridge rose 1.52m, peaking at 2.28m, while the Netherley Brook at Winster Drive climbed 1.35m.
Environment Agency advice issued
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 high tide tomorrow afternoon, 25 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 c
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovers Bridge | Dovers Brook | +1.52m | 2.28m |
| Winster Drive | Netherley Brook | +1.35m | 1.92m |
| Kirkby | River Alt | +1.25m | 1.60m |
| Davis Road | River Birket | +1.06m | 2.32m |
| Dyers lane | Sandy Brook | +0.75m | 0.91m |
| Acton Lane | Arrowe Brook | +0.54m | 0.76m |
| Fornalls Bridge | River Birket | +0.42m | 0.91m |
| Greasby Road | Arrowe Brook | +0.40m | 0.64m |
| Chase Way, Ellesmere Port | Rivacre Brook | +0.38m | 0.55m |