People living in parts of Merseyside are being warned about flooding, after hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes in the middle of the night earlier this year.
Storm Christoph has caused chaos across the region in January with roads closed, car accidents and people stranded due to rising water levels.
As a result, people in some areas of Sefton were told they needed to leave their homes as soon as possible.
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People living in Maghull were told to evacuate for the safety of their families, after the water level in the nearby River Alt reached 2.5m.
After weeks of sunny weather, the Met Office has said the region is set to be hit by thunderstorms.
A yellow weather warning has been issued for the storms expected late today (Wednesday) and through to Thursday, with the potential for travel disruption and flooding.
Sefton Council is warning people living in the borough to check the flood risk in their areas.
The local authority says it is monitoring forecasts to put necessary measures in place if required.
Flood officers are urging communities, to check any potential risk in their area and to ensure they are prepared should the rainfall result in instances of flooding.
Steps that people can take not only while the weather alerts are in place, but to manage flood risk all year round and to be prepared for a flooding event, are:
- Finding out your own risk of flooding before a flood happens. You don’t need to live by water to be at risk of flooding.
- Make a personal flood plan for what you will do if there is a flood at your home.
- Have a stock of sandbags – these can be bought from builders’ merchants or DIY shops.
Anyone concerned about flooding can find further advice on flood risk and what to do to protect their property on Sefton Council's website.
You can also report flooding to flooding@sefton.gov.uk, with any accompanying photos.
A council spokesperson said: "Reporting incidents will ensure that the council can understand the extent and location of properties affected by incidents of flooding and allow officers to work with other flood risk management authorities to help reduce the risks and consequences of future flooding."
