Flood Warning Info - River Irwell at Irwell Vale

River Irwell at Irwell Vale

Areas at risk include Irwell Vale, Aitken Street, Bowker Street, Chapel Terrace, Hardsough Fold, Milne Street and Parkinson Fold.

This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.

Current Flood Warning Status

No current warning

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.

Flood Warning History

Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.

Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2024 17:10

River Irwell

River levels are rising due to recent heavy rainfall. Property flooding is expected near the River Irwell, particularly around Irwell Vale, Aitken Street, Bowker Street, Chapel Terrace, Hardsough Fold, Milne Street and Parkinson Fold. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 06/12/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 23 Nov 2024 13:01

River Irwell

Rising river levels are causing flooding from now until daybreak Sunday 24 November 2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Irwell, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Irwell Vale, Aitken Street, Bowker Street, Chapel Terrace, Hardsough Fold, Milne Street and Parkinson Fold. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.