Flood Warning Info - River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale, area from Fishwick Bottoms to Railway Bridge
Area Description
Properties on the South bank of the Ribble between the Darwen Confluence and the Railway Bridge and on the North bank upstream of Walton Bridge.
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 20:13
River Ribble
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. Flooding is expected when river levels are at their highest from 8:30 PM on 23/11/2024. Areas most at risk include Fishwick Bottoms area on the north bank of the River Ribble upstream of Walton Bridge. Properties on the South bank of the Ribble between the Darwen Confluence and the Railway Bridge including the sewage works and Catholic College playing fields. 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 08:58
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 15:47
River Ribble
River levels are remaining high on the River Ribble due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting Fishwick Bottoms area on the north bank of the River Ribble upstream of Walton Bridge from 10:30 AM on 20/02/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening. River levels are expected to remain high but steady.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
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.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 09:00
River Ribble
River levels are high and forecast to rise further 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 Fishwick Bottoms area on the north bank of the River Ribble upstream of Walton Bridge. Properties on the South bank of the Ribble between the Darwen Confluence and the Railway Bridge including the sewage works and Catholic College playing fields from 10:30 AM, today 20/02/2022.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast this afternoon. 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 04:00 PM on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Dec 2021 21:42
River Ribble
River levels are high and forecast to rise further 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 Fishwick Bottoms area on the north bank of the River Ribble upstream of Walton Bridge. Properties on the South bank of the Ribble between the Darwen Confluence and the Railway Bridge including the sewage works and Catholic College playing fields.
Flooding is expected at Fishwick Bottoms area on the north bank of the River Ribble upstream of Walton Bridge. Properties on the South bank of the Ribble between the Darwen Confluence and the Railway Bridge including the sewage works and Catholic College playing fields from 01:00 AM on 31/12/2021.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 31/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Nov 2021 09:01
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 13:00 PM and 19:00 PM today, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Fishwick Bottoms area on the north bank of the River Ribble upstream of Walton Bridge. Properties on the South bank of the Ribble between the Darwen Confluence and the Railway Bridge including the sewage works and Catholic College playing fields.
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 21:51
River Ribble
River levels are rising at the Walton-Le-Dale river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected between 02:00 am and 04:00 am tomorrow, 20/01/21 Flooding is expected to affect Fishwick Bottoms area on the north bank of the River Ribble upstream of Walton Bridge. Properties on the South bank of the Ribble between the Darwen Confluence and the Railway Bridge including the sewage works and Catholic College playing fields.
Further rainfall is forecast Wednesday morning. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday 21/02/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2020 07:49
River Ribble
River levels remain high but will begin to fall at the Walton-Le-Dale river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall.
Consequently, the risk of flooding remains affecting Fishwick Bottoms area on the north bank of the River Ribble upstream of Walton Bridge.
Properties on the South bank of the Ribble between the Darwen Confluence and the Railway Bridge including the sewage works and Catholic College playing fields are affected.
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 23:02
River Ribble
River levels are forecast to rise at the Walton-Le-Dale river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected between 01:00 and 07:00 tonight, 02/11/2020. Flooding is expected to affect Fishwick Bottoms area on the north bank of the River Ribble upstream of Walton Bridge. Properties on the South bank of the Ribble between the Darwen Confluence and the Railway Bridge including the sewage works and Catholic College playing fields.
We expect river levels to rise until 04:00 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 tomorrow morning, 02/11/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2020 23:57
River Ribble
River levels are forecast to rise at the Walton-Le-Dale river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected/possible between 02:00 and 08:00 tomorrow, 22/02/20. Fishwick Bottoms area on the north bank of the River Ribble upstream of Walton Bridge. Properties on the South bank of the Ribble between the Darwen Confluence and the Railway Bridge including the sewage works and Catholic College playing fields.
We expect river levels to peak around 04:00 on 22/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 22:15
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 17:11
River Ribble
River levels remain high at Walton-le-Dale as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas at risk include Fishwick Bottoms area on the north bank of the River Ribble upstream of Walton Bridge. Properties on the South bank of the Ribble between the Darwen Confluence and the Railway Bridge including the sewage works and Catholic College playing fields. 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 08:07
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.