We have only been collating detailed flood messages since May 2017.
Each Flood Warning may have multiple updates. The messages listed below may therefore be greater than the number of alerts detailed in the Flood Warning table above.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2018 23:53
River Ribble
A Flood Warning is in force for the high tide at 23:30 on 02/01/2018 may affect low lying land, roads and some properties adjacent to the river. People are warned to stay away from the water as there is risk of debris in the affected areas. Environment Agency officers are on the ground ensuring defences are in good working order, monitoring sea levels and wind directions. The tide is forecast to peak between 23:00 and 00:30. High water can be expected for 2 hours before and after the peak. Environment Agency staff are monitoring the situation and checking tidal defences. We currently forecast that the high tide at midday on 03/01/18 will not be above the Flood Warning level. We will update this Warning with further information in due course.