Question 1

Is Stockport at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Stockport has 15 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #61 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Stockport?

Accepted Answer

There are 15 flood warning and alert areas in Stockport, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 10 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Stockport?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Stockport include Bruntwood Hall Brook, Micker Brook, Chorlton Brook, Lady Brook, Micker Brook, Micker Brook
 and 5 others. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Stockport?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Stockport?

Accepted Answer

Stockport 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 Bongs Road and Dooley Lane at Marple, and Vale Road and Chadkirk Business Park at Romiley	River Goyt	Warning
Properties from Holiday Lane Offerton including locations around Bean Leach Road and Shearwater Road, to Ashton Place Hazel Grove including locations around Hazelwood Road and Torkington Park	Poise Brook	Warning
Areas at risk include office buildings on Stockport Road and Carrs Road, and properties on parts of Cranleigh Drive, Palmer and Dryden Avenue and Tennyson Road, Chorlton Drive, Jackson Street and Stockport Road	Chorlton Brook	Warning
Areas at risk include properties on Brabyns Brow, Graysyon Court, Longhurst Lane and Low Lea Road	River Goyt	Warning
Areas at risk include properties on Ashbourne Burns and Byron Avenue and St Davids Roads, Shakespeare and Gladville Drive Anglesey Grove parts of Aber, Bangor, Boundary Road, Dryden, Lavington, Palmer Avenue and Gainsborough Drive.	Chorlton Brook	Warning
Areas at risk include properties at Meadow Industrial Estate, between the M60 and Tiviot Way	River Tame	Warning
Areas at risk include Etherow Country Park, Brabyne Park and low lying land and properties in these areas	River Etherow	Warning
Areas at risk include the sports field, some properties on Aber Road, Emlyn Grove, Carrs Road, Palmer Avenue, Cuthbert and Stockport roads	Chorlton Brook	Warning
Properties in the area from New Bridge Lane to Junction 2 of the M60, including Great Portwood Street area, Peel Centre, Ford Street area, Heaton Lane, Prince's Street, and Chestergate area. Also industrial estates at Barton Road and Riverview	River Mersey, River Goyt	Warning
Properties on and around Demmings Industrial Estate, including on Old Wool Lane, The Demmings, Pickmere Gardens, Queens Road and Birtles Close. Also, on and around Brookfield Road, Demmings Road, Councillor Lane, Oak Road and Ashfield Road	Micker Brook	Warning
Properties on and around Demmings Industrial Estate, Brookfield Road, Donnington Avenue and Councillor Lane. Also, on and around Demmings Road, Oak Road, Depleach Road and Ashfield Road	Micker Brook	Warning
Properties south of Bramhall Bridge, East Lodge, Brookdale Club and Theatre and properties along Bridge Lane	Lady Brook	Warning
Properties on Broadway Avenue, Broadway and Wilmslow Road	Micker Brook	Warning
Properties on Sandringham Road, Warwick Close including First Steps Orrishmere Pre-School, Tattonmere Gardens and Radnormere Drive	Micker Brook	Warning
Properties around Broadway including Broadway Ave, Daylesford Rd, Brookfield Cr and Mornington Ave. Also some properties on High Grove Rd, Kingsway, Grange Park Rd and Ave, Milton Cr, Riversdale Rd, Wensley Rd, Airedale Close and Greenvale Court	Bruntwood Hall Brook, Micker Brook	Warning

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