Flood Warning Info - River Lostock, Shaw Brook and Bannister Brook at Leyland

Rainfall levels of 20 mm in 3 hours have been attained. Therefore river levels are expected to reach flood warning levels, these will remain high throughout the day. Our incident response staff are continuing to monitor river levels and the weather forecast. The message will be updated as the situation changes.

River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Ciara. River levels are expected to remain high until later today, 09/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident room is open.

Flooding in Leyland is still possible as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The river levels remain high and potential flooding overnight could occur for areas around the River Lostock, Bannister Brook, Shaw Brook, Mill Brook and Wade Brook. Properties and roads in the Farrington, Earnshaw Bridge, Broadfield, Lower House, Seven Stars and Wade Hall areas of Leyland may be affected. River levels increased earlier today on 28/07/19 and may respond further to rainfall overnight. 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 the morning, 29/07/19, or as the situation changes.

River levels are forecast to rise at the Lostock House river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Potential flooding is imminent for areas around the River Lostock, Bannister Brook, Shaw Brook, Mill Brook and Wade Brook. Properties and roads in the Farrington, Earnshaw Bridge, Broadfield, Lower House, Seven Stars and Wade Hall areas of Leyland may be affected. River levels are already beginning to rising at 09:00 on 28/07/19. 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 this afternoon, 28/07/19, or as the situation changes.