Flood Alert Info - Upper River Wyre, Brock

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.

Heavy rain during Saturday 23/11/2024 may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 3:00 PM on 23/11/2024 as river levels are forecast to rise due to Storm Bert. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wyre. 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.

High river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible when river levels are at their highest from 5:15 PM on 16/10/2024. Areas most at risk include Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown. Further flooding is possible throughout the evening as river levels are expected to remain high due to heavy rainfall. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking flood defences. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 8:00 AM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flooding is possible due to the heavy rainfall, River levels will be at their highest from 09:00 PM on 08/09/2024. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 8:30 AM on 09/09/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels are remaining high on the River Wyre and River Brock throughout the morning on 23/05/2024. No property flooding is expected. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wyre and River Brock. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. We will continue to work with emergency services and local authorities and to keep 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 6:00 PM on 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes

River levels are forecast to rise on the River Wyre, River Brock due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible around the Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown from 10:00 PM on 22/05/2024. River levels are expected to remain high overnight. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. 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. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels are forecast to rise on the River Wyre and River Brock due to rainfall this evening. Flooding is possible near the Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown from 10:00 PM on 17/02/2024. 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 10:00 AM on 18/02/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels are high on the River Wyre and River Brock due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible around the Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown from 5:00 PM on 23/01/2024. Further light patchy rainfall is forecast this evening. 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 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising steadily on the River Wyre, River Brock due to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Isha. Areas most at risk include Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown. No property flooding is expected. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the evening. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. 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 10:00 AM on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels will rise on the River Wyre, River Brock due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible at Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown from 12:30 AM on 02/01/2024. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. 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 09:00 AM on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels are now falling on the River Wyre and River Brock. 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 levels are forecast to be reached between 10:00 and midday 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. Garstang basin is forecast to be operated from 11:00 to 14:00 on Wednesday 27th December 2023.

River levels are forecast to rise on the River Wyre, River Brock due to persistent heavy rainfall in the area. Areas most at risk include Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown. No property flooding or basin operation is expected We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

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.

River levels have risen overnight on the River Wyre, River Brock due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown. Flooding is possible at Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning. River levels are expected to remain high throughout the morning on 23/07/2023. We are operating flood denfeces in the catchment and 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.

River levels will rise steadily on the River Wyre, River Brock due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown. Flooding is possible at Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown from 07:00 AM on 23/07/2023. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning. River levels are expected to remain high throughout the morning on 23/07/2023. 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.

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.

River levels have risen overnight and during Sunday morning on the River Wyre, River Brock. Flooding is possible at Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown from 06:30 AM on 20/02/2022. Further rainfall is forecast throughout Sunday afternoon and river levels will 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, 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

River levels are forecast to rise overnight and during Sunday on the River Wyre, River Brock. Flooding is possible at Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown 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.

River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Wyre. Areas most at risk include Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown. No further significant rainfall is forecast. River levels remain high but are beginning to fall, but the risk of flooding to low-lying land remains. 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 04:00 PM on 31/12/2021, or as the situation changes.

River levels will rise steadily on the River Wyre, River Brock due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown. Flooding is possible at Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown from 07:30 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.

River levels have risen on the River Wyre, River Brock due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown. Flooding is possible at Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown from 03:00 PM on 08/12/2021. Further rainfall is forecast this evening but river levels are not forecast to reach the flood warning threshold. 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 09/12/2021, or as the situation changes.

River levels remain high on the River Wyre and River Brock due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible at Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown. Less rainfall is forecast tonight, 01/11/2021-02/11/2021. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation and operating flood basins. 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 02/11/2021, or as the situation changes.

River levels remain high on the River Wyre and River Brock due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible at Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown from 10:00 PM on 31/10/2021. Further rainfall is forecast this morning, 01/11/2021. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation and operating flood basins. 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.

River levels are forecast to rise on the River Wyre and River Brock due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown. Flooding is possible at Rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown from 10:00 PM on 31/10/2021. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation and operating Garstand Basin if required. 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 08:00 AM on 01/11/2021, or as the situation changes.

River levels are forecast to rise at the Garstang Flood Control Structure river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected between 03:00 and 07:00 tomorrow, 29/03/2021. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. We expect river levels to rise, peaking 2.03 mtrs at 03:30 on 29/03/21 We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/03/21, or as the situation changes.

River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Garstang Flood Control Structure river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Bilsborrow. River levels remain high, but are beginning to fall on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. Some further wintry showers are forecast, however the risk of flooding from Storm Christoph has now reduced. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are emptying the flood storage basins. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated

River levels are rising at the Garstang Flood Control Structure 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 Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast throughout Wednesday evening 20/01/21. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday morning 21/01/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers. This message will be updated in the morning, 21/01/21, or as the situation changes

River levels are rising at the Garstang Flood Control Structure 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 Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton 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. Garstang flood storage basin is in operation. Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers. This message will be updated this evening, 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising at the Garstang Flood Control Structure 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 Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton 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 ready to operate Garstang Flood storage basin and are clearing weed screens. Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising at the Garstang Flood Control Structure river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected to begin between 16:00 today 19/01/21 and tomorrow, 20/01/21. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton 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 operating Garstang Flood storage basin and clearing weed screens. Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.

A prolonged period of heavy rain from the evening of Monday 18th January to Wednesday 20th January will cause river levels to rise and consequently flooding of property or roads and farmland is possible. Areas affected are low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Bilsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. Garstang flood basin is forecast to operate late evening on Tuesday 19th January. We expect river levels to remain high over the next couple of days and due to peak in the early hours of Wednesday 20th January. 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 Tuesday 19th January or as the situation changes.

River levels are falling at the Garstang gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas affected include low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. Garstang flood basin was operated but is now emptying. Further patchy heavy showers are possible overnight. River levels remain high but have now fallen below the flood risk threshold. 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 on Tuesday, or as the situation changes.

River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Garstang Flood Control Structure river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas affected include low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. Garstang and Catterall basins were operated but are now starting to empty. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. River levels remain high but have now fallen below the flood risk threshold. 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.

River levels have risen at the Garstang river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible between 20:30 today, 01/11/20, and 01:30 tomorrow, 02/11/20. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are expected on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high until 06:00 on 02/11/20. 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, 02/11/20, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen at the Garstang Flood Control Structure river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between 17:00 today, 29/10/20, and 05:00 tomorrow morning, 30/10/20. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are expected on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high until 09:00 on 30/10/20 with further heavy rainfall over the weekend period. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking and operating defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers and avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 30/10/20, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising at the Brock A6 river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of /roads and farmland is possible this evening, 25/08/2020. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow, 26/08/2020. 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, 26/08/2020, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen at Garstang as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, there is a risk of flooding. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. Further thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible over the next three hours. We expect river levels to remain high until this afternoon, 11/08/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid contact with flood water. This message will be updated later today, 11/08/2020, or as the situation changes.

River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Garstang Flood Control Structure river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains between 07:00 and 15:00 today, 05/08/20. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high until 15:00 today, 05/08/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Garstang Basin is currently operational. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers. This message will be updated this afternoon, 05/08/20, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising at the Garstang Flood Control Structure river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible from 06:45 tomorrow, 05/08/20. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high until 10:00 tomorrow morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near rivers. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 05/08/20, or as the situation changes

River levels have risen at the Garstang Flood Control Structure river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. The operation of Garstang Basin is expected. Areas affected include low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. River levels are currently high and remaining steady. 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.

River levels are rising at the Garstang Flood Control Structure river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from 12:00 until 16:00 toda, 24/02/20. Areas affected are low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high until 16:00 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 afternoon, 24/02/20, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen at the Garstang Flood Control Structure river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall today, 20/02/20. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, 20/02/20. 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 evening, 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.

River levels are high at the Garstang Flood Control Structure river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of properties, roads and farmland is possible,affecting low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and the Garstang Basin will possibly operate. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated Thursday Lunch time, 20/02/2020, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising at the Garstang Flood Control Structure river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of properties, roads and farmland is possible from 21:00 tonight, 19/02/20 affecting low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and the Garstang Basin will possibly operate. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 20/02/2020, or as the situation changes.

River levels are high but steady at the Brock A6 river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains to low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton 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 avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen at the Garstang Flood Control Structure river gauge as a result of Storm Dennis. Affecting low lying land and roads in Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. Further rainfall is forecast until 08:00 16/02/20. We expect river levels to remain high until the early hours on 16/02/20. Our Preston incident room is open, 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.

River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Brock A6 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 Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton Brook and their tributaries. Strong winds are forecast to continue along with showers throughout today and tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation, both flood storage basins within the River Wyre catchment have been operated. 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.

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

River levels have risen overnight at the Garstang 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 Abbeystead, Dolphinholme, Galgate, Scorton, Garstang, Churchtown and Billsborrow. High river levels are possible on the Rivers Wyre, Conder, Calder and Brock, Barton Brook, Woodplumpton 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.

Flood Alert Info - Upper River Wyre, Brock

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