Flood alerts in place

River flooding alerts in place for watercourses near to Southport

Above: the River Alt. 

River Alt flooding alert…

‘River levels will rise steadily on the River Alt due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include River Alt and other watercourses from Huyton to Hightown including, Kirkby, Fazakerley, Maghull, Formby, Aughton, Sefton and Lunt. Flooding is possible at River Alt and other watercourses from Huyton to Hightown including, Kirkby, Fazakerley, Maghull, Formby, Aughton, Sefton and Lunt from noon on 23/07/2023. ‘

https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/012WAFAC

Above: the River Douglas.

Flood alert for River Douglas…

‘River levels have risen on the River Douglas due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include River Douglas and other watercourses from Parbold to Tarleton including Rufford, Mawdesley, Croston and Moss Side. Flooding is possible at River Douglas and other watercourses from Parbold to Tarleton including Rufford, Mawdesley, ‘

https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/012WAFLD