Flood Warning Info - River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge
Area Description
Area adjacent to the North bank of the River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge covering properties on The Avenue and the A6.
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 1 Jan 2025 12:01
River Wyre
River levels are expected to remain high throughout the afternoon on 01/01/2025.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wyre, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the area adjacent to the North bank of the River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge covering properties on The Avenue and the A6.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
This message will be updated by 06:00 PM on 01/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Dec 2024 18:52
River Wyre
Due to ongoing heavy rainfall, rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening.
Flooding is expected from 7:15 PM on 31/12/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wyre, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the area adjacent to the North bank of the River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge covering properties on The Avenue and the A6.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Activate any property flood protection products you may have.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 01/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Oct 2024 19:26
River Wyre
High river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight.
Flooding is expected when river levels are at their highest from 10:00 PM on 16/10/2024.
Areas most at risk include the area adjacent to the North bank of the River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge covering properties on The Avenue and the A6.
Weather conditions are expected to improve during the morning.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking flood defences.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jul 2023 13:56
River Wyre
River levels are rising steadily on the River Wyre due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wyre, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the area adjacent to the North bank of the River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge covering properties on The Avenue and the A6. Flooding to properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon and river levels are expected to remain high. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels closely, as well as checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 04:00 PM on 23/07/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Dec 2021 20:02
River Wyre
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Wyre due to heavy rainfall.
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected overnight on 30/12/2021 between 08:30 PM and 11:00 AM on 31/21/2021.
Areas most at risk include the area adjacent to the North bank of the River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge covering properties on The Avenue and the A6.
Flooding is expected at the area adjacent to the North bank of the River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge covering properties on The Avenue and the A6 between 08:30 PM on 30/12/2021 and 11:00 AM on 31/12/2021.
River levels are expected to remain high until midday on 31/12/2021.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one
This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 31/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2020 05:08
River Wyre
River levels are high but steady at the Kirkland Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains for the area adjacent to the North bank of the River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge covering properties on The Avenue and the A6.
We expect river levels to begin falling at 07:00 on 02/11/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Nov 2020 22:06
River Wyre
River levels have risen at the Kirkland Bridge river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible between 22:00 today, 01/11/20, and 03:00 tomorrow, 02/11/20. Flooding is expected to affect the area adjacent to the North bank of the River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge covering properties on The Avenue and the A6.
We expect river levels to remain high until 08:00 on 02/11/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 02/11/20, or as the situation changes.