Flood Alert Info - River Calder in east Lancashire
Area Description
Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley.
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 Currently in Force
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 19:26
River Calder
River levels have remained high today due to continuing rain. While the rain will cease for a time this evening, a further burst of heavy showers is forecast in the early hours of Sunday and this means that river levels will continue to remain high overnight. The main band of rain should have passed on by 06:00 AM Sunday 24/11/2024 and only the occasional shower is forecast for Sunday. This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on Sunday 24/11/2024.
Area Covered by this Flood Alert
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Flood Alert History
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 09:42
River Calder
Heavy rain during Saturday 23/11/2024 may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 2:00 PM on 23/11/2024 as river levels are forecast to rise due to Storm Bert.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations surrounding the River Calder and it's tributaries in East Lancashire.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 23/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 17:11
River Calder
Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible from 6:00 PM on 30/09/2024.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley.
Weather conditions are expected to improve overnight and no further flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 16:51
River Calder
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Calder due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible around the Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley from 8:00 PM on 22/05/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 15:43
River Calder
Forecasted rainfall this evening is expected to cause the river level to rise overnight, peaking at 3:00 AM on 05/04/2024.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley.
No property flooding is expected.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 05/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 15:35
River Calder
River levels are now falling on the River Calder. Further light rainfall is forecast throughout the evening. This may cause river levels to slowly rise again this evening, as such the Flood Alert remains in force.
No property flooding is expected. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 15:51
River Calder
Flood Alert levels are forecast to be reached around 09:00am on Wednesday 27th December 2023, with river levels peaking in the afternoon. Flood Warnings in this catchment are not currently expected for this rainfall event.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 09:27
River Calder
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Calder due to heavy rainfall.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Sunday from 9am to Midday, then from 5pm into the evening, which will cause river levels to rise again.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley.
No property flooding is expected.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 17:55
River Calder
River levels are rising steadily on the River Calder due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Calder, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley.
No property flooding is expected.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the evening.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2023 05:13
River Calder
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 23 Jul 2023 09:03
River Calder
River levels will rise steadily on the River Calder and River Hyndburn due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley. Flooding is possible at Rivers Calder, Hyndburn, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley from 09:30 AM on 23/07/2023. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning. River levels are expected to remain high. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 23/07/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jul 2023 18:12
River Calder
River levels will rise steadily on the River Calder and River Hyndburn due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley.
Flooding is possible at Rivers Calder, Hyndburn, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley from 03:00 AM on 23/07/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning.
River levels are expected to remain high.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 23/07/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 17:26
River Calder
River levels are high on the River Calder due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley.
Some further rainfall showers are forecast this evening meaning 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.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning on 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 11:30
River Calder
River levels have risen on the River Calder due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible at Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley from 06:30 AM on 20/02/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon, 20/02/2022. River levels are expected to remain high.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated this evening on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 19:09
River Calder
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Calder.
Flooding is possible at Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley from 06:30 AM on 20/02/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout Sunday afternoon.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
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.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2021 17:37
River Calder
River levels will rise steadily on the River Calder due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley.
Flooding is possible at Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and Whalley from 08:00 PM on 30/12/2021.
River levels are expected to remain high overnight.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 31/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 23:51
River Calder
River levels are high at the Reedyford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible until Thursday morning 21/01/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Trawden, Barrowford, Nelson, Colne, Burnley, Padiham, Accrington and Whalley areas. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Calder, Brun, Don, Hyndburn and Pendlewater and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday morning 21/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated on Thursday morning, 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 08:42
River Calder
River levels are rising at the Reedyford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible until Thursday morning 21/01/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Trawden, Barrowford, Nelson, Colne, Burnley, Padiham, Accrington and Whalley areas. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Calder, Brun, Don, Hyndburn and Pendlewater and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast throughout Wednesday 20/01/21. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday morning 21/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated this evening, 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 19:25
River Calder
River levels are forecast to rise at the Reedyford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible until Thursday morning 21/01/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Trawden, Barrowford, Nelson, Colne, Burnley, Padiham, Accrington and Whalley areas. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Calder, Brun, Don, Hyndburn and Pendlewater and their tributaries.
Further rainfall is forecast through to Wednesday morning 20/01/21. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday morning 21/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 07:30
River Calder
River levels are forecast to rise at the Reedyford river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected to begin between 14:00 today 19/01/21 and tomorrow, 20/01/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in the Trawden, Barrowford, Nelson, Colne, Burnley, Padiham, Accrington and Whalley areas. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Calder, Brun, Don, Hyndburn and Pendlewater and their tributaries.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday evening 20/01/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 13:08
River Calder
River levels are rising at the Reedyford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible between 13:00 and 18:00 today, 24/02/20. Areas affected are low lying land and roads in the Trawden, Barrowford, Nelson, Colne, Burnley, Padiham, Accrington and Whalley areas. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Calder, Brun, Don, Hyndburn and Pendlewater and their tributaries.
We expect river levels to remain high until 18:00 on 24/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this evening, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 16:56
River Calder
River levels are forecast to rise at the Reedyford river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 19:00 today, 21/02/20. Areas affected include low lying land and roads in the Trawden, Barrowford, Nelson, Colne, Burnley, Padiham, Accrington and Whalley areas. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Calder, Brun, Don, Hyndburn and Pendlewater and their tributaries.
We expect river levels to rise until 23:00 on 21/02/2020. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 00:00
River Calder
River levels are forecast to rise at the Oxford Road river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains on low lying land and roads in the Trawden, Barrowford, Nelson, Colne, Burnley, Padiham, Accrington and Whalley areas. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Calder, Brun, Don, Hyndburn and Pendlewater and their tributaries
We expect river levels to remain high until 08:00 on 16/02/20.
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.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 17:41
River Calder
River levels are forecast to rise at the Oxford Road river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis, forecast to peak around 8:00am Sunday 16 February. Consequently, there is a risk of flooding from rivers and surface water. Low lying land and roads in the Trawden, Barrowford, Nelson, Colne, Burnley, Padiham, Accrington and Whalley areas. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Calder, Brun, Don, Hyndburn and Pendlewater and their tributaries. Heavy rainfall is expected throughout the evening and will continue until Sunday morning 16 February.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Temporary flood defences have been deployed at Billington and Ribchester.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 10:51
River Calder
River levels are forecast to rise at the Low Moor river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, there is a risk of flooding from rivers and surface water. Low lying land and roads in the Trawden, Barrowford, Nelson, Colne, Burnley, Padiham, Accrington and Whalley areas. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Calder, Brun, Don, Hyndburn and Pendlewater and their tributaries.
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue until 8am on Sunday 16 February.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services. Temporary flood defences have been deployed at Billington and Ribchester.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated as the situation develops.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 11:03
River Calder
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Oxford Road river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, the risk of further flooding is reducing. Areas effected include low lying land and roads in the Trawden, Barrowford, Nelson, Colne, Burnley, Padiham, Accrington and Whalley areas. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Calder, Brun, Don, Hyndburn and Pendlewater and their tributaries.
Strong winds and showers are forecast to continue. However river levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold.
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 contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 21:27
River Calder
We expect river levels to reduce overnight Sunday 09/02/20 We are closely monitoring the situation in our Incident Room. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Monday Morning 10/02/20 or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 06:04
River Calder
River levels have risen overnight at the Oxford Road river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible on Sunday 09/02/20 to low lying land and roads in the Trawden, Barrowford, Nelson, Colne, Burnley, Padiham, Accrington and Whalley areas. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Calder, Brun, Don, Hyndburn and Pendlewater and their tributaries We expect river levels to remain high until early afternoon on Sunday 09/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation in our Incident Room. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
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.