Flood alert for River Sankey catchment with St Helens and Warrington
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Forecast rainfall indicates river levels could reach flood thresholds overnight.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Sankey.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 21/09/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: The Sankey catchment includes Black, Barkers, Windle and Whittle Brooks and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are around Rainford, Billinge, Prescot, Newton-le-Willows, Haydock, Ashton-in-Makerfield and Golbourne.
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