Flood Warning Info - River Irwell at Prestolee and Ringley Bridges
Area Description
Areas at risk include; Riverside Drive, Hamble Croft, Langcliffe Place, Ribblehead Court and Stoneclough Rise.
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
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 31 Dec 2024 22:55
River Irwell
Flood Warning issued on 23 Nov 2024 15:58
River Irwell
High river levels are expected to cause flooding and will peak 18:00-19:00 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 properties along the River Irwell.
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.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 00:35
River Irwell
River levels are high on the River Irwell due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Irwell, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties along the River Irwell.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 15:28
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 Prestolee and Ringley Bridges 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.