Question 1

Is Tameside at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Tameside has 7 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #74 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Tameside?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 flood warning and alert areas in Tameside, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 2 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Tameside?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Tameside include River Tame, Staley, Micklehurst Brook. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Tameside?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Tameside's 7 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 Tameside's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Tameside?

Accepted Answer

Tameside 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 higher parts of Wainwright Street, Park Road, Furnace Street and Bow Street	River Tame	Warning
Areas at risk include properties at Shepley Industrial Estate, Birch Grove and areas along the river from the railway bridge to the M67	River Tame	Warning
Riverside properties around Woodend including Woodend Mill and parts of Warmco Industrial Park. Also some properties around Waggon Road including Wharf Cottages, Britannia New Mill, Audley Street Works and the Glover Centre on Egmont Street	River Tame	Warning
Fern Bank and Milbrook near the River Tame, from Spring Bank Lane to Tame Street	River Tame	Warning
Areas at risk include parts of Clarence Street, Tame Street, Park Road and Whitelands Road	River Tame	Warning
Properties on and around Manchester Road from Roaches Bridge to Egmont Street. Includes Park Mill and Warmco Industrial Estates and some properties on Border Mill Fold, Three Counties Road and Two Mills Lane	River Tame	Warning
Properties on and around Micklehurst Road and Audley Street	Staley, Micklehurst Brook	Warning

Flood Risk in Tameside

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