Flood Warning Info - River Irwell from Buckley Wells to Radcliffe
Area Description
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.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
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.
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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.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 15:13
River Irwell
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall and are expected to remain high until Friday. Consequently, flooding for properties at Pioneer Mills, Parkside Close and Close Park is possible today, Wednesday 20th January. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further flood warnings if necessary. Please 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.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 08:33
River Irwell
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of heavy rainfall. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Pioneer Mills, Close Park and Parkside Close. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday 9th February 2020. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further flood warnings if necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.