Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester.
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Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area.
River Ribble
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 06 December 2025 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near low lying land and roads near to the rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 07 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the early hours of 04 November 2025 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near to the rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. We are clearing blockages from debris screens closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 04 November 2025 or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the early hours of 03 November 2025 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near to the rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. We are clearing blockages from debris screens closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 03 November 2025 or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels have fallen overnight. Further rain is expected today and river levels will likely rise again, but they are not expected to reach the same peak levels as yesterday. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are responding to todays' rainfall and are expected to continue to rise through the evening today and the early hours tomorrow morning. Peak levels are forecasted to be reached between 7PM today and 4AM tomorrow. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
River Ribble
Recent rainfall has caused river levels to remain high and flooding is possible. This message will be updated by 10AM on 17/09/2025 or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
Persistent rainfall throughout the day has caused river levels to rise. Flooding is possible this evening from 6PM. Rainfall is expected to continue into the evening and overnight and river levels are expected to reach flood alert level from 06:00PM on 15/09/2025. Levels will remain high until the morning. This message will be updated by 10AM on 16/09/2025 or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
High river levels throughout the morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible when river levels are at their highest from 5:00 AM on 10/06/2025. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ribble, River Hodder, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. Weather conditions are expected to improve tomorrow afternoon and no further flooding is expected. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties. This message will be updated by 17:30 PM on 10/06/2025, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible when river levels are at their highest from 5:00 AM on 10/06/2025. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ribble, River Hodder, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. Weather conditions are expected to improve tomorrow afternoon and no further flooding is expected. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties. This message will be updated by 8:00 AM on 10/06/2025, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
Rainfall overnight and this morning has been less than expected. However, further rainfall is forecast this afternoon. River levels are rising and will peak at around 15:00 before falling this evening. This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 29/05/2025, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
Flooding is possible from 10:30 AM on 29/05/2025. Areas most at risk include Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 1:00 PM on 29/05/2025, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are expected to remain high throughout the evening on 01/01/2025. We are closely monitoring the situation including rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 02/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are expected to remain high throughout the afternoon on 01/01/2025. We are closely monitoring the situation including rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties. This message will be updated by 06:00 PM on 01/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
High river levels overnight are causing flooding in some areas as the rain continues. Weather conditions are expected to improve later on New Years Day but river levels are likely to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation including rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 01/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are rising due to heavy rainfall this afternoon, 31/12/2024 Areas most at risk include Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 01/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
High river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. Areas most at risk include Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. Weather conditions are expected to improve overnight into tomorrow morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 06/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
Due to continued heavy rain last night and this morning, river levels in the upper River Ribble and Hodder catchment remain high. The heaviest rain has now cleared to the east, and river levels will peak and begin to fall throughout the day. No escalating impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor the situation.
River Ribble
Heavy rain during Saturday 23/11/2024 may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 3:00 PM on 23/11/2024 as river levels are forecast to rise due to Storm Bert. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ribble and it's tributaries. We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ribble, River Hodder due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible around the Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester from 10:00 PM on 22/05/2024. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid roads which are affected by flooding. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ribble, River Hodder due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ribble, River Hodder. No property flooding is expected. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 18/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are rising on the River Ribble and River Hodder due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible at Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester between 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM on 23/01/2024. Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon before the weather front moves away eastwards later this evening. Our incident teams are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ribble, River Hodder due to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Isha. Areas most at risk include Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. No property flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are now falling on the River Ribble, River Hodder. Further light rainfall is forecast throughout the evening. This may cause river levels to slowly rise again this evening, as such the Flood Alert remains in force. No property flooding is expected. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We will continue to monitor levels closely. This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
Flood Alert levels are forecast to be reached between 10:30 and 14:30 on Wednesday 27th December 2023, with river levels peaking in the afternoon. Flood Warnings in this catchment are not currently expected for this rainfall event.
River Ribble
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Ribble, River Hodder due to heavy rainfall. Further heavy rainfall is forecast on Sunday from 9am to Midday, then from 5pm into the evening, which will cause river levels to rise again. Areas most at risk include Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. No property flooding is expected. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area. We will continue to monitor levels closely. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the River Ribble, River Hodder due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ribble, River Hodder, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. No property flooding is expected. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the evening. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are remaining high on the River Ribble, River Hodder. Areas most at risk include Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. Flooding is possible at Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester from 08:00 AM on 14/11/2023. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 15/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are remaining high on the River Ribble, River Hodder due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. Flooding is possible at Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester from 08:00 AM on 14/11/2023. Further rainfall is forecast this morning. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 03:00 PM on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are rising steadily on the River Ribble, River Hodder. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ribble, River Hodder, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. Flooding is possible at Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester from 09:00 PM on 13/11/2023. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. River levels are expected to remain high. We will continue to monitor levels closely. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
River Ribble
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
River Ribble
River levels are high on the River Ribble, River Hodder due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. Further rainfall showers are forecast this evening. River levels are expected to remain high but steady. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning on 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels have risen on the River Ribble, River Hodder due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester from 06:30 AM on 20/02/2022. Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon. River levels are expected to remain high. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated this evening on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ribble, River Hodder due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible from 06:30 AM on 20/02/2022. Further rainfall is forecast throughout Sunday afternoon. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ribble, River Hodder due to heavy rainfall. River levels will be at their highest between 10:00 PM on 05/02/2022 and 10:00 AM on 06/02/2022. Areas most at risk include Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 06/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels will rise steadily on the River Ribble, River Hodder due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester. Flooding is possible at Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester from 08:00 PM on 30/12/2021. River levels are expected to remain high overnight. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 31/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
River Ribble
River levels have risen on the River Ribble and River Hodder due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected at Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester from 08:00 AM on 01/11/2021. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning. River levels are expected to remain high. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 07:00 PM on 01/11/2021, or as the situation changes.