The persistent heavy rain has also caused disruption to rail services.

The weather is causing disruption for bus services too, with the 487 currently termninating at Clatterbridge Hospital, due to flooding at Thornton Hough.

There is minor disruption to West Kirby, New Brighton and Ellesmere Port line railway services and major disruption on the Chester line because of flooding. 

Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and the Environment Agency says river levels in the borough are expected to remain high until Friday.

William Hughes' pictures show the area outside his home in Woodland Walk, Bromborough, which runs alongside the railway line. 

He is among many Globe readers who have sent in pictures (included in this article) of flooding today: "Despite several complaints about the paving stones along Woodland Walk, including reports about the pavement flooding in rainy conditions. The council say there’s nothing wrong. What do you think".

Matt Palmer captures the scene in Lowfield woods by Eastham Rake today

Ellen Rose Griffin sent in this picture of Dibbinsdale nature reserve, Bromborough, adding "couldn't find the path in-between the two ponds"

Elaine Brown sent us this picture of flooding in her back garden

Birkenhead Park today. Picture: Corinne Whitham

Barrie Lavercombe's garden today.

Warning of possibly severe flooding in Heswall, Ellesmere Port, Bebington, Hoylake and Wallasey, the Environment Agency said: "A prolonged period of heavy rain associated with Storm Christoph will continue to cause river levels to rise at the Acton Lane and Great Culvert Entrance river gauges and consequently flooding of property or roads and farmland is possible.

"We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads around the Rivers Fender and Birket, Rivacre, Dibbinsdale and Arrowe Brooks and their tributaries.

"Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to remain high until Friday.

"Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue flood warnings if necessary.

"Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, be aware of your surroundings, and keep up to date with the current situation.

"This message will be updated tomorrow, Thursday 21st January, or as the situation changes."

More readers' pictures of flooded gardens today.

Picture: Vicky Aspey

Picture: Jenny Seale

Horse Sense Wirral's Barns and farm were also flooded. Picture: Wendy Parker

Cheri Connor sent in this picture of of her garden, adding "Thinking of building an Ark"

⚠️UPDATE 🌧️
Due to flooding in the Hooton area, services between Chester/Ellesmere Port and Rock Ferry are are suspended.

Rail replacement bus services have been requested to run between Chester and Rock ferry and Ellesmere Port and Rock Ferry but are not yet in operation.⚠️🌧️

— Merseyrail (@merseyrail) January 20, 2021

The line between Hooton and Chester at the moment.

— Arriva North West (@arrivanorthwest) January 20, 2021

⚠️ Services are suspended between Hooton and Chester due to flooding.

Rail replacement buses are now in operation between these two stations.

Please take extra care in stations and platforms today ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/I48BbA35fa

— Merseyrail (@merseyrail) January 20, 2021

The river level in Town Meadow Lane, Moreton is also starting to rise today. Picture: Craig Manning 

Home schooling is the norm at the moment, but if there's to be any PE today, football in this garden is a non-starter. Picture by Richard Garnett.

From Chris Brown

How has Storm Christoph affected you today?

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How has Storm Christoph affected you today?

Daughter checking the new water feature in garden