Question 1

Is Greater Manchester at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Greater Manchester has 15 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #58 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Greater Manchester?

Accepted Answer

There are 15 flood warning and alert areas in Greater Manchester, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 6 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Greater Manchester?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Greater Manchester include Chorlton Brook, Platt Brook, Cringle Brook, Gore Brook, River Irk, River Medlock and 1 others. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Greater Manchester?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Greater Manchester's 15 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

Question 5

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

Accepted Answer

Use the Environment Agency's flood risk checker or our postcode lookup tool to check the flood risk for your specific address. You can also browse Greater Manchester's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Greater Manchester?

Accepted Answer

Greater Manchester has experienced significant flooding events over the years. Check the Environment Agency's historical flood data and our UK Flood History guide for details on major events.

Name	River / Sea	Type
Land adjacent to the River Mersey at West Didsbury, Withington golf course. Also at risk, properties on Stenner lane, Rugby Club, allotments and Fletcher Moss Park.	River Mersey	Warning
Areas at risk include land and properties around Crumpsall Vale, Some property on Bellfield Close, Caarsdale Drive, Sandybrook Drive, Newcroft Drive and Hawkins Close	River Irk	Warning
Locations in Whalley Range and Chorlton around Demesne Rd and between Princess Rd and Hart Rd, also from Alexandra Rd South to Whalley Range School and from Elmore Rd to Mauldeth Rd and including Hough End Park and Police College	Chorlton Brook, Platt Brook	Warning
Properties at risk include the areas from Pin Mill Brow, Ancoats to Castle Street between the Railway Line and Mancunian Way. This includes Raven St, the University Campus between Sackville St and Altrincham St, Charles St, Hulme St and Commercial St	River Medlock	Warning
Areas at risk include properties on Kendal Road, and some properties on Roch Bank	River Irk	Warning
Properties at risk off Wilmslow Road at Norman Road, Brighton Grove and Danes Road and including Platt Fields Park	Gore Brook	Warning
Areas at risk include properties on Grace Walk, the evens side of Ancoats Grove, and parts of Palmerston Street.	River Medlock	Warning
Areas at risk include properties adjacent to the river Irk from Cheetham Hill Junction to Victoria Station. This includes Collyhurst Road, Roger Street and Scotland Bridge	River Irk	Warning
Areas at risk include some properties on Waterloo Street, Hazelbottom Road, Stoneyholme Avenue, Vale Park industrial Estate, Hendham Vale industrial park and some property on Hendham Vale	River Irk	Warning
Properties in locations on and around Mauldeth Road in South Manchester. Including locations between Old Moat Park and Ladybarn Lane and Edgeworth Drive	Cringle Brook	Warning
Areas at risk include properties at Highgrove Court	River Irk	Warning
Areas at risk include properties on Linton Grove, the odds side of Ancoats Grove, and lower parts of Harding Street and Tutbury Street	River Medlock	Warning
Northenden Golf Club house and properties on Palatine Road and Mayfair Park	River Mersey	Warning
Properties on Newbrook Avenue, Riverside Avenue, Princess Road and properties along Mersey Crescent including Penroy and Waterford Avenue. Also included are properties on Stanton Avenue, The Beeches, Langham Court and Palatine Road	River Mersey	Warning
Properties in Northenden from Ford Lane to Kenworthy Lane. Includes properties on and around Mill Lane, Peggy Lane, Palatine Road, St. Hildas Road, Lingard Road, Haughton Drive, Orchard Road West, and Chretien Road	River Mersey	Warning

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