Areas at risk include properties at Stubbylee Bridge including Stuart, Herbert and Branch Streets, the Ambulance station on Commercial Street, Brandwood Park and Waterbarn Lane areas of Stacksteads, and part of Glen Crescent and Toll Bar Business Park.
See below for historical flood warnings, or use the live map to check the latest warnings across the UK.
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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Areas most at risk include properties at Stubbylee Bridge, Waterbarn Lane areas of Stacksteads and Toll Bar Business Park. 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 Stubbylee Bridge, Waterbarn Lane areas of Stacksteads and Toll Bar Business Park. 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 properties at Stubbylee Bridge, Waterbarn Lane areas of Stacksteads and Toll Bar Business Park. 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.