Flood Warning Info - Rivers in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle

River levels have risen at the Milnshaw river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible early today, 09/02/2020. The River Hyndburn, Woodnook & Broad Oak Water, Antley Syke, Pleck, Hynburn, Tinker, Lottice and Whiteash Brooks in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle. Comprising Dunnyshop, Baxenden, Lower Fold, Peel Bank, Barnfield and Little Moor End may be affected. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day , 09/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please 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.