Flood Warning Info - River Irwell at Waterfoot
Area Description
Areas at risk include properties adjacent to the A681 Bacup Road between Holt Mill Road and Spring Gardens Street. Also at risk, Victoria Parade, and parts of Schofield Street and Holt Mill Works.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 23 Nov 2024 14:35
River Irwell
High river levels are expected to cause flooding and will peak 17:00-18:00 hours, with high water until Sunday morning 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 properties adjacent to the A681 Bacup Road.
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.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 19:14
River Irwell
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of heavy rain from Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of property is possible this evening, 15/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties adjacent to the A681 Bacup Road.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further flood warnings if necessary.
Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 08:08
River Irwell
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties adjacent to the A681 Bacup Road. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday 9th February 2020. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts and river levels and will issue further flood warnings if necessary. Please be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.