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Sandy Brook and Hurlston Brook at Ormskirk

Message issued at 2:40am, Friday 4th September

Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. 
Flooding is expected from the early hours of 04 September 2026 . 
Locations most affected will be properties along Sandy Brook and Hurlston Brook in Ormskirk. The rain is expected to clear towards dawn today. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one . 
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 04 September 2026 or as the situation changes. 

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 2:40am, Friday 4th September.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Sandy Brook and Hurlston Brook at Ormskirk

Flood Warning Area Details

Properties on Altys Lane, Statham Lane, Brook Lane, Dyers Lane, the Tennis Club, Hallsall Lane, Cottage Lane, Asmall Lane, The Reeds, Cotton Drive, Brookhouse Road, Sanfield Close, Southport Road, Courtfield and Hurlston Drive

Region: Cumbria and Lancashire

Country: England

Counties covered: Lancashire

Watercourses covered: Sandy Brook, Hurlston 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 Sandy Brook and Hurlston Brook at Ormskirk.

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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