Heavy flooding around New Brighton Promenade in Wirral on England's northwest coast has prompted authorities to issue a warning to people to avoid the area.<br /><br />Video shows the usually peaceful tourist spot of Marine Lake in New Brighton flooded today (February 11) during stormy conditions, causing the River Mersey to spill over the sea defences.<br /><br />"In wild conditions and with a small crowd watching, the River Mersey really bared its teeth. Strong winds and a lunchtime high tide made for <br />explosive viewing in a usually peaceful location," the filmer told Newsflare.<br /><br />Wirral Council tweeted: "Due to severe overtopping and some flooding, please avoid New Brighton Promenade if you can. Kings Parade and Coastal Drive are now closed for safety reasons."<br /><br />The flooding comes after scores of residents across the UK have were evacuated from their homes due to Storm Ciara bringing heavy rain and 90mph winds.<br /><br />Earlier on Tuesday, New Brighton lifeboat volunteers rescued a man who became stranded in flood water near Fort Perch Rock.
