Flood warnings map: Flood alerts and warnings for England as of Thursday afternoon (Image: GOV.UK)
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“Our teams are out on the ground checking defences and clearing grilles and screens to make sure we are prepared for the next band of wet weather.”
As of Thursday afternoon, the Environment Agency has issued 182 flood alerts for some areas, meaning people should prepare for possible flooding.
The Environment Agency has also issued 40 flood warnings across England.
Flood warnings mean flooding is expected, and immediate action is required.
Flood warnings map: Met Office weather warnings for Thursday (Image: MET OFFICE)
Flood warnings map: Met Office weather warnings for Friday (Image: MET OFFICE)
Flooding along Sandy Lane, in Weaverham, last Thursday. Image: Jerry Marshall A NEW flood warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for two Northwich villages which were badly affected by Storm Christoph last week. The body has announced a red flood warning for the River Weaver at Acton Bridge and Weaverham – meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required. An Environment Agency spokesman said: “River levels are rising at the Pickerings Cut river gauge as a result of persistent rainfall throughout this morning, January 28. “We believe there is a possibility of flooding for some properties close to the River Weaver along Warrington Road and Sandy Lane at around 1pm this afternoon.
LEADERS with Cheshire West and Chester Council have called on the government to support residents affected by flooding in the borough. In a letter to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs George Eustice, the CWaC leader Cllr Louise Gittins said action is needed to protect the borough from future flooding. Areas of Cheshire West including Chester, Ellesmere Port, Farndon, Tattenhall, Northwich, Winsford and Acton Bridge were all hit by heavy rain brought by Storm Christoph last week. Across the borough, over 100 residents were evacuated from flooded homes, many of whom were provided with temporary accommodation.
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Storm Christoph led to devastating floods in Northwich yesterday. Image: Matt Sayle STORM Christoph has left its mark on Cheshire this week with heavy rain, snow and severe flooding. The Environment Agency has issued a number of flood warnings and alerts throughout Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich, Knutsford and Wilmslow. Most of these remain in place today, January 22, as areas like Northwich recover from devastating floods on Wednesday and Thursday. As of 8.20am, the following flood warnings remain in place:
River Bollin and Agden Brook at Little Bollington
River Weaver at Anderton
River Weaver at Navigation Road and Marine Approach, Northwich
River Weaver at Northwich Marina