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River Lostock, Shaw Brook and Bannister Brook at Leyland

Message issued at 3:36am, Wednesday 1st January 2025

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight.

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Lostock, Shaw Brook and Bannister Brook.

Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.

Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.

Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.

This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 01/01/2025, or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 3:36am, Wednesday 1st January 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Lostock, Shaw Brook and Bannister Brook at Leyland

Flood Warning Area Details

River Lostock, Shaw Brook and Bannister Brook, including the Farington, Earnshaw Bridge, Seven Stars, Turpin Green and Broadfield areas

Region: Cumbria and Lancashire

Country: England

Counties covered: Lancashire

Watercourses covered: River Lostock, Shaw Brook, Bannister Brook

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 Lostock, Shaw Brook and Bannister Brook at Leyland.

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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No current or recent warnings.

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