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Wheelock Flooding

Cheshire East • Live river level monitoring on River Wheelock
1 monitoring station
1 river
2 warning areas
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Flood risk in Wheelock today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-10 04:44:39 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Wheelock

Wheelock is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Wheelock, in Cheshire East. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Wheelock’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
4 Sep 2026 09:15 Flood Alert
River Bollin catchment, including Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Bollington
4 Sep 2026 09:14 Flood Alert
Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston
3 Sep 2026 19:53 Flood Alert
Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston
3 Sep 2026 19:40 Flood Alert
River Bollin catchment, including Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Bollington
21 Feb 2026 17:45 Flood Alert
Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston
26 Jan 2026 17:03 Flood Alert
River Bollin catchment, including Knutsford, Wilmslow, Macclesfield and Bollington

Does it flood near Wheelock?

Towns and villages near Wheelock with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

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Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Wheelock

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Wheelock, about 10 m from the middle of Wheelock's gauges. It flows into the River Dane about 15 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on the River Wheelock nearest the middle of Wheelock's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

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Flood Monitoring in Wheelock

Wheelock is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Wheelock, in Cheshire East. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Wheelock is monitored by 1 station (Wheelock Crewe Road). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 2 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Wheelock. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties along Crewe Road, Chapel Street and Cottons Lane including Wheelock Methodist Church; The Dane catchment includes the River Wheelock, Arclid, Smoker and Fowle Brooks and their tributaries.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 15 storm overflows within 5km of Wheelock. None of the 14 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (1 has no live status right now). Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

6 of them, nearest first, with their own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Wheelock, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Wheelock

Wheelock gets about 753 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 79 mm; driest March, 48 mm). That is 35% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.9 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Wheelock

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2019-10-26 — Weelcol (Main river)
  • 2001-05-14 — FOWB
  • 2000-10-30 — WHEE (Main river)
  • 2000-10-30 — WHEE (Main river)
  • 1998-10-23 — VALL
  • 1998-10-23 — ARCL

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Wheelock today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Wheelock?

Wheelock has river level monitoring on River Wheelock — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Wheelock?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Wheelock flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 4 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2019. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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