Is Warrington at risk of flooding?

Warrington has 18 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #54 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

How many flood warning areas are in Warrington?

There are 18 flood warning and alert areas in Warrington, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 4 rivers.

Which rivers flood in Warrington?

The main rivers in Warrington include Irish Sea, Manchester Ship Canal, Mersey Estuary, Sankey Brook. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Do I need flood insurance in Warrington?

If your property is in or near one of Warrington's 18 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

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 Warrington's flood areas on this page.

What was the worst flood in Warrington?

Warrington 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.

Flood Risk in Warrington

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Risk Level

Low

#54 of 152 counties

Flood Areas in Warrington

18 designated flood warning and alert areas

Name	River / Sea	Type
Areas at risk include properties between Callands Rd and Sankey Brook. Other areas at risk include Marshall Avenue, Hawleys Lane, Southworth avenue, Charter avenue and Longshore Street from Hawleys Lane to the allotments	Sankey Brook	Warning
The Howley area of Warrington is at risk of flooding from the Estuary due to high tides. Areas at risk include the Riverside Retail Park; Wharf St; Wharf St industrial estate; Riverside Cl, Parr St; Cleeves Cl; Harbord St; Fairclough Ave & Sutton St	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Areas at risk include the Sankey Recreation ground, Samuel St, Booth St, Dale Close, Bond Close and parts of Hepherd St and Marina Avenue	Sankey Brook	Warning
Property is at risk of flooding from the Estuary due to high tides. Houses on Eastford Rd backing onto the disused canal, properties on Baronet Rd and Taylor St closest to the junction with Eastford Rd and Morley Common are at risk.	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Areas including Newman High School, Brook Ave, Davenport Ave, Waring Ave, Bryant Ave, Bowman Ave and Mort Ave are at risk of flooding from the Estuary due to high tides	Mersey Estuary	Warning
The Bank Quay area of Warrington is at risk of flooding from the Estuary due to high tides. Areas at risk includes industrial units behind the railway embankment at Bank Quay Station next to the Estuary and property around the Atherton Quay area	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Chester Road between Brian Bevan Island and Arpley Railway Bridge; and Arpley Road in Warrington	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Areas at risk include Chepstow Close, Colwyn Close, properties on and around Higham Avenue, Tavlin Avenue, Hodgkinson Avenue, Marshall Avenue, Hawleys Lane and Mullen Close	Sankey Brook	Warning
The Knutsford Road area of Warrington is at risk of flooding from the Estuary due to high tides. Properties at risk extend from Knutsford Rd to the railway embankment behind St Mary's Street.	Mersey Estuary	Warning
The area at Moss Side Lane and Lapwing Lane are at risk of flooding from the estuary due to high tides.	Irish Sea	Warning
Areas at risk include commercial and retail property off Europa Boulevard at Gemini Industrial Park. Additional properties at risk include parts of Fairbourne close.	Sankey Brook	Warning
Areas at risk include Liverpool Road from Kent Road to Beaufort Street, Rostherne Close, Evelyn Street and Huntley Street	Sankey Brook	Warning
The Kingsway North area of Warrington is at risk of flooding from the Estuary due to high tides. Areas at risk include Bennett Ave, Princess Ave, Bibby Ave; Peacock Ave; Kingsway North; around Bretton Ave; Farrell St; ambulance station and allotments	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Fiddlers Ferry area including the Sailing Club, The Ferry Tavern and Riverside Trading Estate are at risk of flooding from the Mersey Estuary due to high tides	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Victoria Park including the car park, bowling greens, running track, allotments, playground, skatepark and sports pitches.	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Industrial units at Spectra Business Park on Slutchers Lane, Warrington.	Mersey Estuary	Warning
The property at risk is Village Leisure Hotel, Warrington	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Areas potentially at risk from Manchester Ship Canal. Including properties between the Ship Canal and Thelwall New Road, Lymm Road and Warrington Road. Also includes properties along Ferry Lane	Manchester Ship Canal	Warning

Monitoring Stations

0 Environment Agency monitoring stations

Rivers in Warrington

Irish Sea Manchester Ship Canal Mersey Estuary Sankey Brook

Flood Insurance Information

Warrington has 18 designated flood areas. Understanding your flood risk can help you find the right insurance cover and take steps to protect your property.

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