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 26th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Mersey Estuary.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Dovers Brook at Dovers Bridge rose 1.43m, peaking at 2.22m, while the River Birket at Davis Road climbed 1.08m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 11:30 PM on 26 October 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads around the Mersey Estuary. Hale Village, peaking at 12:00 AM on 27 October 2026. We do not expect 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.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovers Bridge | Dovers Brook | +1.43m | 2.22m |
| Davis Road | River Birket | +1.08m | 2.25m |
| Kirkby | River Alt | +0.61m | 1.00m |
| Winster Drive | Netherley Brook | +0.60m | 1.19m |
| Ellamsbridge Road, St Helens | Sutton Mill Brook | +0.58m | 0.85m |
| Acton Lane | Arrowe Brook | +0.29m | 0.51m |
| Fornalls Bridge | River Birket | +0.21m | 0.89m |
| Chase Way, Ellesmere Port | Rivacre Brook | +0.13m | 0.29m |
| Greasby Road | Arrowe Brook | +0.07m | 0.31m |