Question 1

Is Rochdale at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Rochdale has 6 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #77 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Rochdale?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 flood warning and alert areas in Rochdale, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 4 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Rochdale?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Rochdale include Hey Brook, River Beal, River Irk, River Roch. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Rochdale?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Rochdale's 6 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 Rochdale's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Rochdale?

Accepted Answer

Rochdale 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
Areas at risk include properties on Park Road, Buckley Road, Morley Street, Colley Street and Fox Street	Hey Brook	Warning
Areas from Stubley Mill Road to Carriage Drive. Including properties in the vicinity of Todmorden Rd, Calderbrook Road, the cricket ground, Church Street and adjacent roads and Canal Street	River Roch	Warning
Properties at Milnrow Precinct, on and around Stonefield Street, Station Road, Clifton Street, Whitworth Street, Dale Street, Edmund Street and Lily Street. Also around Charles Lane, Church Terrace, Lambourne Grove, Ladyhouse Lane and Ashfield Lane	River Beal	Warning
Areas at risk include some properties on Hilton fold lane, and Rex Mill on Don Street	River Irk	Warning
Areas at risk include properties at the north end of Park Road, All Saints Works, Heybrook School, and properties on Hector Ave.	Hey Brook	Warning
The area from Roch Valley Way to Yorkshire Street and Albert Royds Street. Including the Sewage works, Corporation Rd, Norman Rd, Bridgefield Street, The Esplanade, South Parade, the Bus Station, Entwisle Rd and Belfield Rd.	River Roch	Warning

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