Flood Warning Info - River Irwell at Bacup
Area Description
Areas at risk include Burnley Road around Bacup Leisure Hall to St James Square, along Market St, Henrietta St and Park Rd Industrial Estates. Also properties around the Library and St James Street to Lumb Scar, Beech Industrial Estate and Vale Street.
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
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2024 18:28
River Irwell
River levels are rising due to recent heavy rainfall.
Property flooding is expected near the River Irwell, particularly around properties adjacent to the River Irwell.
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 issued on 5 Dec 2024 16:53
River Irwell
Flood Warning issued on 23 Nov 2024 13:24
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 adjacent to the River Irwell.
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.