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River Levels

Rivers in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle

Message issued at 3:53pm, Sunday 20th February 2022

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

River levels have risen on the Rivers in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting 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 from 04:00 PM on 20/02/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening. River levels are expected to remain high.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area.
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 11:00 PM on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 3:53pm, Sunday 20th February 2022.

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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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