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Rivers in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle

Message issued at 5:52am, Sunday 9th February 2020

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood Warning

River levels have risen at the Milnshaw river gauge as a result of Storm Ciara Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible early today, 09/02/2020. The River Hyndburn, Woodnook & Broad Oak Water, Antley Syke, Pleck, Hynburn, Tinker, Lottice and Whiteash Brooks in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle. Comprising Dunnyshop, Baxenden, Lower Fold, Peel Bank, Barnfield and Little Moor End may be affected.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day , 09/02/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 5:52am, Sunday 9th February 2020.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Rivers in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle

Flood Warning Area Details

River Hyndburn, Woodnook & Broad Oak Water, Antley Syke, Pleck, Hynburn, Tinker, Lottice and Whiteash Brooks in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle. Comprising Dunnyshop, Baxenden, Lower Fold, Peel Bank, Barnfield and Little Moor End

Region: Cumbria and Lancashire

Country: England

Counties covered: Lancashire

Watercourses covered: River Hyndburn, Pleck Brook, Antley Syke, Hyndburn Brook, Broad Oak Water, Woodnook Water, Tinker Brook, Lottice Brook, Whiteash 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 Rivers in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle.

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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