Flood Warning Info - Rivers in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle
Area Description
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.
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.
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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 23 Nov 2024 17:41
River Hyndburn, Pleck Brook, Antley Syke, Hyndburn Brook, Broad Oak Water, Woodnook Water, Tinker Brook, Lottice Brook, Whiteash Brook
Heavy rain from Storm Bert is expected to cause flooding this morning from 11:00 AM.
Areas most at risk include 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.
Further band of rain is expected this evening which will keep river levels higher than normal
We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris from weed screens.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.
This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Nov 2024 10:01
River Hyndburn, Pleck Brook, Antley Syke, Hyndburn Brook, Broad Oak Water, Woodnook Water, Tinker Brook, Lottice Brook, Whiteash Brook
Heavy rain from Storm Bert is expected to cause flooding this morning from 11:00 AM.
Areas most at risk include 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.
Weather conditions are expected to improve this afternoon and no further flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris from weed screens.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 23/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 15:53
River Hyndburn, Pleck Brook, Antley Syke, Hyndburn Brook, Broad Oak Water, Woodnook Water, Tinker Brook, Lottice Brook, Whiteash Brook
River levels have risen on the Rivers in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting 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 from 04:00 PM on 20/02/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening. River levels are expected to remain high.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area.
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 11:00 PM on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.