We have a yellow weather warning for rain in place today (Monday 30 September) so please take care when you are out and about.

Flood Warnings 

Flood warning have been issued in the following areas:

• Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook at Maghull, around Sefton Lane and the Waste Transfer Station 
• Fouracres and The Crescent at Maghull 
• Whinney Brook and Dovers Brook at Maghull, beside Hall Lane, Sefton Lane and Fouracres

Flood Alerts 

Flood alerts have been issues in the following areas:

• River Alt, Formby to Huyton

Please see the National Flood Alerts for more details.

Flooding in Bootle

Earlier this afternoon (Monday) areas including Crosby Road, Seaforth Road, Bulwer Street, Bowles Street and Knowsley Road were flooded causing lots of disruption during rush hour.

As of 8pm the vast majority of the flood water had disappeared and we are supporting the clean up operation. Any households affected by the flooding are being offered support and temporary accommodation overnight should they need it.

If you have been affected and are in need of urgent support and haven't been spoken to by people on the ground please contact Sefton Arc on 0151 922 6107.

We will publish any further information here.