Flood Warning Info - River Irwell from Buckley Wells to Radcliffe

River Irwell from Buckley Wells to Radcliffe

the DHL Distribution Centre, the United Utilities Sewage Works, Pioneer Mills, and Church Street West.

This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.

Current Flood Warning Status

No current warning

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.

Flood Warning History

Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.

Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 20 Sep 2025 22:34

River Irwell

High river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight. Flooding is expected from 3:00 AM on 21/09/2025. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Irwell, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Pioneer Mills, Close Park and Parkside Close. Weather conditions are expected to improve tomorrow morning, 21/09/2025 at 6AM. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 21/09/2025, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 31 Dec 2024 22:54

River Irwell

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 23 Nov 2024 15:15

River Irwell

High river levels are expected to cause flooding and will peak 17:00-18:00 hours, with high water until Sunday morning 24 November 2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Irwell, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Pioneer Mills, Close Park and Parkside Close. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.