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A FLOOD alert remains in place for the River Dee catchment as water levels rose again due to overnight rainfall. The Environment Agency says flooding between the Chester and Whitchurch area is still a possibility so residents should 'be prepared'. However, it is not expecting that a 'flood warning' will have to be issued. In its latest update, it said: "River levels at the Farndon River gauge on the River Dee are rising due to rainfall overnight. "Levels are expected to rise over the coming days and Townfield Lane will remain cut off. "At the moment we do not expect to issue a Flo...

A 'FLOOD alert' has been put in place for the River Dee following persistent overnight rain. The Environment Agency has warned of possible flooding affecting the river's catchment area between Chester and Whitchurch. The river level is expected to peak at 8.2m and remain at that level over the coming days, which it is believed could "cut off" Townfield Lane in Farndon. At this stage the Environment Agency does not expect to issue a 'flood warning', but residents should be prepared. In an update issued after midday, the Environment Agency said: "River levels at the Farndon River gaug...