Stockport issued with flood alert as Storm Claudia batters UK

By Alasdair Perry 14th Nov 2025

Local News by Alasdair Perry 14th Nov 2025

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Stockport.

Covering parts of the River Mersey catchment area, the alert was issued today (14 November) and means that flooding is 'possible', but not necessarily 'expected'.

The Environment Agency has said they are closely monitoring the situation.

They also advised people to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.

The orange areas show the parts of Stockport and beyond where flooding is possible (Image - Environment Agency)

Keep up to date on the Environment Agency website here.

It comes as Storm Claudia has brought heavy wind and rain to England and Wales.

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