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River Ribble at Ribchester, area surrounding Blackburn Road

Message issued at 10:04pm, Saturday 20th September 2025

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Flooding is expected from 11:00 PM on 20/09/2025.
Areas most at risk include Higher Croft, Harwood House and car park off Greenside, Waterside Farm, Yew Tree Cottage, Beech House, Thorncroft, properties near Ease Barn Farm on Gallows Lane, the Ribchester Arms and 19 to 22 Blackburn Road.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 11:30 AM on 21/09/2025, or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 10:04pm, Saturday 20th September 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Ribble at Ribchester, area surrounding Blackburn Road

Flood Warning Area Details

Higher Croft, Harwood House, Yew Tree Cottage, Beech House, Thorncroft, properties near Ease Barn Farm on Gallows Lane, and 19 to 22 Blackburn Road

Region: Cumbria and Lancashire

Country: England

Counties covered: Lancashire

Watercourses covered: River Ribble

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 Ribble at Ribchester, area surrounding Blackburn Road.

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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