Flood Warning Info - River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

River levels have risen as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected around 07:30 Sunday 09/02/20 Further rainfall is forecast through Sunday 09/02/20 morning . We expect river levels to remain high until midday on Sunday 09/02/20 We are closely monitoring the situation, our incident room is open. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.