Flood Alert Info - Crossens area in west Lancashire
Area Description
Low lying land from Ormskirk to Southport including, Banks, Birkdale, Brown Edge, Mere Brow and Scarisbrick.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Alert History
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 21:24
Crossens
High river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible when river levels are at their highest from 9:30 PM on 16/10/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Crossens area watercourses, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Low lying land from Ormskirk to Southport including, Banks, Birkdale, Brown Edge, Mere Brow and Scarisbrick.
Further flooding is possible throughout the morning as river levels are high due to heavy rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation and checking rivers for blockages.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 14:38
Crossens
Rising river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible when river levels are at their highest from 3:00 PM on 16/10/2024.
Areas most at risk include Low lying land from Ormskirk to Southport including, Banks, Birkdale, Brown Edge, Mere Brow and Scarisbrick.
Further flooding is possible throughout the evening as river levels are expected to remain high due to heavy rainfall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and clearing debris from weed screens.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
This message will be updated by 10:00 PM on 16/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 10:52
Crossens
River levels have risen as a result of recent persistent heavy rainfall. The rainfall situation has improved but river levels are expected to remain high throughout Sunday. We are continuing to monitor the situation with incident response staff actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2020 18:25
Crossens
River levels are rising as a result of persistent heavy rainfall which is forecasted to continue into Sunday morning. River levels are expected to remain high until after the rainfall has eased. We are continuing to monitor the situation with incident response staff actively checking river levels and the weather forecast. This message will be updated on 04/10/2020 or as the situation changes.