Areas at risk include land and properties along the river in Stubbylee Bridge and Stacksteads, including Futures, Acres and Stubbylee Parks and parts of Newchurch Road, Farholme Lane and Brandwood..
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The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
River Irwell
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight and are due to peak at 1:00 AM on 21/09/2025. Levels are expected to drop back below the flood warning threshold at 3:30 AM on 21/09/2025. Areas most at risk include land and properties along the river in Stubbylee Bridge and Stacksteads. 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. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 21/09/2025, or as the situation changes.
River Irwell
River levels are rising due to recent heavy rainfall. Property flooding is expected near the River Irwell, particularly around land and properties along the river in Stubbylee Bridge and Stacksteads. 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.
River Irwell
River Irwell
Rising river levels are expected to cause 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 land and properties along the river in Stubbylee Bridge and Stacksteads. 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.