Horwich town centre from Bridge Street and Old Station Park to the M61, homes and businesses on Winter Hey Lane, Mason Street and adjoining roads including St. John Street, New Brunswick Street, Emmett Street, Taylor Street and Chorley New Road.
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Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
Pearl Brook
River levels have remained high today due to continuing rain. While the rain will cease for a time this evening, a further burst of heavy showers is forecast in the early hours of Sunday and this means that river levels will continue to remain high overnight. The main band of rain should have passed on by 06:00 AM Sunday 24/11/2024 and only the occasional shower is forecast for Sunday. This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on Sunday 24/11/2024.
Pearl Brook
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this afternoon. Flooding is expected from 3 PM on 23/11/2024. Areas most at risk include Horwich town centre from Bridge Street and Old Station Park to the M61, homes and businesses on Winter Hey Lane at the junction with Chorley New Road, Mason Street and adjoining roads including Back Emmett Street and Chorley New Road. Further heavy rainfall is forecast overnight. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and closely monitoring the situation. Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 23/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Pearl Brook
River levels are rising rapidly on the Pearl Brook due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Pearl Brook. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for the rest of the evening before clearing to the east shortly after midnight. Residents are urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 11/12/2023.
Pearl Brook
River levels are now returning to normal on the Pearl Brook. However, further heavy rainfall is forecast this afternoon and evening which may cause river levels to rise again. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area. We will continue to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on Sunday 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Pearl Brook
River levels are rising on the Pearl Brook. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Pearl Brook. Flooding is affecting Horwich town centre from Bridge Street and Old Station Park to the M61, homes and businesses on Winter Hey Lane, Mason Street and adjoining roads including St. John Street, New Brunswick Street, Emmett Street, Taylor Street and Chorley New Road from 09:00 AM on 09/12/2023. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
Pearl Brook
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.