A Flood Alert was issued for Mersey Estuary from Liverpool and Wirral to Widnes in Cheshire West and Chester, Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, Wirral on 4th April 2026. Affected watercourses included the Mersey Estuary.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Birket at Davis Road rose 0.34m, peaking at 0.68m, while the Arrowe Brook at Acton Lane climbed 0.24m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 2:00 AM until 2:30AM at Hale Village. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads around the Mersey Estuary including Hale Village We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 10:30AM on 05 April 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Road | River Birket | +0.34m | 0.68m |
| Acton Lane | Arrowe Brook | +0.24m | 0.40m |
| Winster Drive | Netherley Brook | +0.21m | 0.56m |
| Kirkby | River Alt | +0.08m | 0.29m |
| Rivington Road | Windle Brook | +0.05m | 0.19m |