Flood Warning Info - River Ribble at Samlesbury, around Brockholes Reserve and Lower Brockholes Quarry
Area Description
Brockholes Reserve and businesses based at Lower Brockholes Quarry.
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
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 23 Nov 2024 19:17
River Ribble
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening.
Flooding is expected when river levels are at their highest from 8:00 PM on 23/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Brockholes Reserve and businesses based at Lower Brockholes Quarry.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Oct 2023 08:43
River Ribble
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 14:50
River Ribble
River levels have risen on the River Ribble due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting locations near the River Ribble, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Brockholes Reserve and businesses based at Lower Brockholes Quarry.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon. River levels are expected to remain high but steady.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
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 10:30 PM on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 07:14
River Ribble
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ribble due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ribble, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Brockholes Reserve and businesses based at Lower Brockholes Quarry from 08:15 AM today, 20/02/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning. River levels are expected to remain high.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 03:00 PM on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Dec 2021 21:33
River Ribble
River levels are rising steadily on the River Ribble due to heavy rainfall.
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected throughout the morning on 31/12/2021 between 01:00 AM and 11:59 AM.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ribble, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Brockholes Reserve and businesses based at Lower Brockholes Quarry.
Flooding is expected at Brockholes Reserve and businesses based at Lower Brockholes Quarry from 01:00 AM on 31/12/2021.
River levels are expected to remain high throughout the morning.
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 1 Nov 2021 08:58
River Ribble
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ribble due to rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ribble between 11:00 AM and 19:00 PM today, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Brockholes Reserve and businesses based at Lower Brockholes Quarry.
Further rainfall is forecast this morning.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 17:00 PM on 01/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Jan 2021 21:45
River Ribble
River levels have risen at the Samlesbury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected between 00:45 and 05:00 tomorrow, 20/01/21. Flooding is expected to affect Brockholes Reserve and businesses based at Lower Brockholes Quarry
Further rainfall is forecast to continue into Wednesday 20/01/21 .We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday 21/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2020 08:00
River Ribble
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Samlesbury river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall.
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas affected include Brockholes Reserve and businesses based at Lower Brockholes Quarry.
River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Nov 2020 23:10
River Ribble
River levels are forecast to rise at the Samlesbury river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and low lying land is expected between 1:00 and 07:00 tomorrow 02/11/20. We expect river levels to rise until 04:00 on 02/11/20 Flooding is expected to affect Brockholes Reserve and businesses based at Lower Brockholes Quarry
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning. 02/11/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 15:14
River Ribble
River levels are rising at the Samlesbury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible between 17:30 and 20:00 today, 24/02/20. Brockholes Reserve and businesses based at Lower Brockholes Quarry are affected.
We expect river levels to peak around 19:00 on 24/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2020 23:27
River Ribble
River levels have risen at the Samlesbury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall on Friday 21/02/20. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible to begin from 02:00 22/02/20. Area's affected Brockholes Reserve and businesses based at Lower Brockholes Quarry
We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday Morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 22/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 22:14
River Ribble
River levels peaked on Sunday Evening and will fall through the night. No further Flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation, our incident room is open and will update if the situation changes or on Monday morning.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 17:14
River Ribble
River levels remain high at Samlesbury as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Affected areas include Brockholes Reserve and businesses based at Lower Brockholes Quarry. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today, 09/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 08:05
River Ribble
River levels have risen as a result of Storm Ciara Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few hours. We expect river levels to remain high until midday 09/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident rooms are open. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.