Flood Alert Info - Coast from Fleetwood to Blackpool
Area Description
Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 17:25
Irish Sea
Storm Ashley bringing strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast throughout the morning may lead to flooding.
Highest tide level is expected to be at Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe at 2:08 AM on 21/10/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe.
After this tide has passed the weather is more settled and no flooding is expected.
Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 8:00 AM on 21/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 07:59
Irish Sea
Storm Ashley bringing strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast throughout the morning may lead to flooding.
Highest tide level is expected to be at Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe at 1:45 PM on 20/10/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe.
Further flooding is possible overnight due to higher than normal tide at 02:08 AM on 21 October, combined with south-southwesterly gale force 8 winds and large offshore waves.
This high tide tomorrow morning ‚ is expected to reach Flood warning level .After this tide has passed the weather is more settled and no flooding is expected.
Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2024 18:46
Irish Sea
High tides, strong winds and large waves overnight may lead to flooding.
Highest tide level is expected to be at Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe at 2:15 AM on 23/08/2024. Flooding is possible 3 hours either side of this time.
Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe.
Further flooding is possible for the tide at 2:55 AM on Saturday 24/08/2024 due to spring tides and strong winds over the next few days
We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences.
Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 8:00 AM on 23/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Aug 2024 16:05
Irish Sea
High tides, strong winds and large waves overnight may lead to flooding.
Highest tide level is expected to be at Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe at 1:30 AM on 22/08/2024. Flooding is possible 3 hours either side of this time.
Areas most at risk include Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe.
Further flooding is possible throughout the morning due to higher than normal tides combined with strong south-westerly winds and large onshore waves.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads in these areas as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 8:00 AM on 22/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 08:30
Irish Sea
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast between 11:00 and 13:00 today (Tuesday 09/04/2024).
Areas most at risk include Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe.
No property flooding is expected.
Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on Tuesday 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Higher than normal tides are expected until Thursday 11/04/2024. Further alerts or warnings may be issued.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 08:14
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 13:00 PM on Monday 12/02/2024.
Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected between 11:00 AM and 15:00 PM on Monday 12/02/2024.
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we are likely to issue further alerts and maybe warnings.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Please be careful along coastal footpaths, promenades and roads.
We will update this message by 5 PM on Monday 12 February.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 14:20
Irish Sea
Storm Debi is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast.
Areas most at risk include Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe.
Flooding is possible at Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe from 10:45 AM on 13/11/2023.
Weather conditions are expected to produce large onshore waves.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 08:00 PM on 13/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 07:18
Irish Sea
As a result of high spring tides and strong winds, tides will be at their highest this morning at 10:45 AM on 13/11/2023.
Areas most at risk include Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe.
Highest tide level is expected to be at Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe at 10:45 AM on 13/11/2023. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
Weather conditions are expected to produce large onshore waves.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 02:00 PM on 13/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Mar 2023 17:20
Irish Sea
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 07:17
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide and waves forecast at 12:30 PM on 18/02/2022, with impacts possible for two hours before and after this time.
Storm Eunice is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast.
Areas most at risk include Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
We will re-issue alerts/warnings if necessary and our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded.
We do not expect to see similar impacts for tomorrow's high tides, 19/02/2022. We are, however, expecting higher than normal tides at midday on Sunday, 20/02/2022, and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings.
This message will be updated by 03:00 PM on 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 16:02
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert was issued due to the high tide and waves forecast at 11:30 PM on Wednesday, 16/02/2022. This tide has now passed. However, we expect Storm Eunice to affect the coast over the next few days, and with increasing spring tides, the effects are predicted to intensify. We are expecting to reach Flood Alert level again at the midday high tide on Friday, 18/02/2022, and we are likely to issue further alerts and warnings over the next 2-3 days, depending on the path of the next storm. We will continue to monitor levels closely and our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning on 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 09:55
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert was issued due to the high tide and waves forecast at 11:30 PM on Wednesday, 16/02/2022.
This tide has now passed. However, we expect Storm Eunice to affect the coast over the next few days, and with increasing spring tides, the effects are predicted to intensify.
We are expecting to reach Flood Alert level again at the midday high tide on Friday, 18/02/2022, and we are likely to issue further alerts and warnings over the next 3-4 days, depending on the path of the next storm.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning on 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2022 18:28
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide and waves forecast at 11:30 PM this evening, 16/02/2022, with impacts possible for two hours before and after this time.
Storm Dudley is forecast to bring strong winds, produce large waves and spray overtopping along the coast.
Flood Alert levels will not be reached tomorrow, 17/02/2022, but we are expecting to reach Flood Alert level again at the high tide on Friday, 18/02/2022, at midday. This is due to Storm Eunice, which is forecast to produce large waves and spray overtopping that will coincide with higher tides.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning on 17/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2021 08:08
Irish Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 10:45 AM on Saturday 04/12/2021.
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast between 09:45 and 12:45 AM on Saturday 04/12/2021.
No flooding of properties is expected.
The next high astronomical tide is not expected to reach flood alert level. We will remove this message once this current tide has passed.
Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 15:26
Irish Sea
As a result of high spring tides and strong winds, tides will be at their highest overnight at 12:01 AM on 07/11/2021.
Areas most at risk include Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe.
Highest tide level is expected to be at Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe at 12:01 AM on 07/11/2021. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
The next high tide is expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 06:30 AM on 07/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 06:04
Irish Sea
As a result of high spring tides and strong winds, tides will be at their highest this morning at 11:45 AM on 06/11/2021.
Areas most at risk include Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe.
Highest tide level is expected to be at Fleetwood, Larkholme, Broadwater, Cleveleys, Rossall Beach, Anchorsholme, Blackpool and Revoe at 11:45 AM on 06/11/2021. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
The next high tide is expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 03:00 PM on 06/11/2021, or as the situation changes.