Flood Warning Info - River Irk at Chadderton Fold

Area Description

Areas at risk include some properties on Chadderton Fold, The Church inn and the Bowling Green. Also properties on Street Bridge Road.
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 9 Oct 2024 12:36
River Irk
Rising river levels remain high from rainfall overnight and this morning. We are not forecasting any flooding to properties. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 9 Oct 2024 07:42
River Irk
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Irk, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties adjacent to the River Irk. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 13:00 on 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2024 13:56
River Irk
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding throughout the afternoon. Flooding is expected from 2:00 PM on 30/09/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Irk, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around some properties on Chadderton Fold, The Church Inn and the Bowling Green. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. 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 2:00 PM on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.