Flood Alert Info - Lower River Ribble and Darwen
Area Description
River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton.
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 24 Nov 2024 10:41
River Ribble, River Darwen
Due to continued heavy rain last night and this morning, river levels in the lower River Ribble and Darwen catchment remain high. The heaviest rain has now cleared to the east, and river levels will peak and begin to fall throughout the day. No escalating impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor the situation.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 19:07
River Ribble, River Darwen
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.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 10:28
River Ribble, River Darwen
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 Ribble and it's tributaries.
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 16 Oct 2024 18:03
River Ribble, River Darwen
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible when river levels are at their highest from 1:30 AM on 17/10/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ribble and River Darwen, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton.
Weather conditions are expected to improve tomorrow morning and no further flooding is expected.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 8:00 AM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 14:02
River Ribble, River Darwen
Rising river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible when river levels are at their highest from 3:00 PM on 30/09/2024.
Areas most at risk include River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton.
Further flooding is possible this evening as river levels remain high due to heavy rainfall.
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 Ribble, River Darwen
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ribble and River Darwen due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible around the River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton from 6:00 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 Ribble, River Darwen
Forecasted rainfall this evening is expected to cause the river level to rise overnight, peaking at 2:45 AM on 04/04/2024
Areas most at risk include River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton.
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 10 Dec 2023 09:27
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Ribble and River Darwen 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 River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton.
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 16:59
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the River Ribble and River Darwen due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ribble and River Darwen, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton.
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.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
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 05:42
River Ribble, River Darwen
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 19 Sep 2023 14:13
River Ribble, River Darwen
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 20:09
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels reamin high on the River Ribble and River Darwen due to heavy and persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk include River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton. Flooding is possible at River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton overnight on 23/07/2023. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening and 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 09:00 AM on 24/07/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jul 2023 12:30
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels will rise steadily on the River Ribble and River Darwen due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton. Flooding is possible at River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton from noon on 23/07/2023. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the day. 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 18:31
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels will rise steadily on the River Ribble and River Darwen due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton.
Flooding is possible at River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton 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 10 Jan 2023 13:47
River Ribble, River Darwen
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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 17:32
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels are high on the River Ribble and River Darwen due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton.
Further rainfall showers are 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 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 Ribble, River Darwen
River levels have risen on the River Ribble and River Darwen due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible at River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton from 06:30 AM on 20/02/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon. 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 19:14
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ribble and River Darwen.
Flooding is possible at River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton 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.
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 12:00 PM on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2021 14:51
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels will rise steadily on the River Ribble and River Darwen due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton.
Flooding is possible at River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton from 05:00 PM on 30/12/2021.
River levels are expected to remain high overnight on 30/12/2021.
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.
This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 31/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 08:15
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels are rising on the River Ribble and River Darwen due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is expected at River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton from 08:30 AM on 01/11/2021.
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.
This message will be updated by 07:00 PM on 01/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 23:50
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels are rising at the Ewood 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 Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook 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 Ribble, River Darwen
River levels are rising at the Ewood 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 Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook 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 19:24
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels are rising at the Ewood 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 Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook 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 07:32
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels are rising at the Ewood river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected to begin between 12:00 today 19/01/21 and tomorrow, 20/01/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook 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 1 Nov 2020 20:54
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels have risen at the Walton le dale river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 2330 Sunday 01/11/20 and 0800 Monday, 02/11/20. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook and their tributaries. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 5 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 02/11/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated Monday morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2020 15:41
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels have risen at the Ewood river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 15:30 and 20:00 today, 29/10/20. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook and their tributaries. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 5 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until 02/11/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/10/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 19:28
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Samlesbury river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is still possible this evening, 24/02/20. Areas affected include low lying land and roads in Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook and their tributaries.
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 the morning, 25/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 07:53
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ewood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Affected areas are low lying land and roads in Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook and their tributaries.
We expect river levels to rise until 10:15 on 24/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated later this morning or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 19:19
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels are forecast to rise at the Ewood river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 06:00 tomorrow, 24/02/20. This includes low lying land and roads in Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook and their tributaries.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 19:14
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels are rising at the Samlesbury and Walton-le-Dale river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 20:00 today, 21/02/20. Areas affected include low lying land and roads in Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook and their tributaries.
The River Ribble will peak around 23:30, 21/02/2020, and will remain high until tomorrow morning, 22/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation, further heavy rainfall is expected over the weekend. 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 10:29
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Walton-Le-Dale river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis which has now cleared the area. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Low lying land and roads in Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook and their tributaries.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
No further significant rainfall is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
We anticipate that this flood alert will be removed later today.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 02:23
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels are high but steady at the Samlesbury river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains at low lying land and roads in Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook 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 19:48
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels have risen at the Ewood river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from 20:30 today, 15/02/20. This will affect low lying land and roads in Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook and their tributaries.
We expect river levels to remain high until 08:00 on 16/02/20.
Our Preston Incident room is open and 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 tomorrow morning, 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 10:49
River Ribble, River Darwen
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Ewood river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas effected may include low lying land and roads in Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook and their tributaries.
The risk of flooding from Storm Ciara has now reduced.
However 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 Ribble, River Darwen
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 Ribble, River Darwen
River levels have risen overnight at the Samlesbury river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible on Sunday 09/02/20. Low lying land and roads in Darwen, Blackburn, Higher Walton, Walton-le-Dale, Samlesbury, Preston, Fulwood, Cadley, Lea and Penwortham may be affected. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Ribble, Darwen and Blakewater, Savick Brook, Eaves Brook and Sharoe Brook 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.