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River Darwen at Ewood and Waterfall in Blackburn

Message issued at 8:16pm, Saturday 20th September 2025

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Flooding is expected when river levels are at their highest from 8:30 PM on 20/09/2025.
Areas most at risk include properties adjacent to the River Darwen, including Ewood Park, Stancliffe Street, Griffin Mill and River Mill.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and clearing debris from weed screens.
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 11:00 AM on 21/09/2025, or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 8:16pm, Saturday 20th September 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Darwen at Ewood and Waterfall in Blackburn

Flood Warning Area Details

Properties adjacent to the River Darwen, including Ewood Park, Stancliffe Street, Griffin Mill and River Mill

Region: Cumbria and Lancashire

Country: England

Counties covered: Blackburn with Darwen

Watercourses covered: River Darwen

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Darwen at Ewood and Waterfall in Blackburn.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

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