Question 1

Is Wirral at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Wirral has 9 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #71 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Wirral?

Accepted Answer

There are 9 flood warning and alert areas in Wirral, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 4 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Wirral?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Wirral include Arrowe Brook, Irish Sea, Mersey Estuary, River Birket. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Wirral?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Wirral's 9 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 Wirral's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Wirral?

Accepted Answer

Wirral 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 lying behind the Marine Lake from Tells Tower at the boatyard to the North end of the South Parade at Riversdale Road	Irish Sea	Warning
Areas at risk include Marine Point Leisure and Retail Park and properties on King's Parade and Marine Promenade.	Irish Sea	Warning
Areas at risk include land at the head of the Wirral from Hoylake to New Brighton and including parts of Leasowe and Wallasey.	Irish Sea	Alert
Areas at risk include land and property adjacent to Arrowe Brook from Saughall Massie Road, to the Railway including property on Meadowbrook, Bermuda Road, Linear Park, Town Meadow Lane, Tern Way, Millhouse Lane, Oakham Drive, Desford and Millhouse Close	Arrowe Brook	Warning
Woodside Business Park, Highfield South, Woodside Ferry Approach, Pacific Road and Birkenhead Wastewater Treatment Works	Mersey Estuary	Warning
Areas at risk include properties on Park Lane, including parts of the Wirral Beech caravan site. Properties on Clevely Road and Derwent Road are also at risk	River Birket	Warning
Areas at risk include Meols and Leasowe	Irish Sea	Warning
Areas at risk include properties adjacent to the river from Arrowe Brook Road Weir to Brookway	Arrowe Brook	Warning
Areas at risk include Pasture Lane, Taran Way North, and Ditton Lane. Also at risk are properties off Reed Lane at Reedville Grove, Cornflower way and Bullrush Drive. Wallasey School, Leasowe recreation centre and some property on Twickenham Way	River Birket	Warning

Flood Risk in Wirral

Flood Areas in Wirral

Monitoring Stations

Rivers in Wirral

Flood Insurance Information

Nearby Counties

Frequently Asked Questions