Upper River Douglas Warning no longer in force 6:43pm, Sunday 21st September 2025

Warning no longer in force

The flood forecast has changed significantly. As a result, there is no longer a risk of flooding in the area.
There may still be some areas where flood water is present until it can naturally drain away.
Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 6:43pm, Sunday 21st September 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Upper River Douglas

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Sun 21 Sep 2025, 6:43pm
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Sat 20 Sep 2025, 7:42pm
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Flood Warning Area Details

The River Douglas from Horwich Star Vale to Appley Bridge including Adlington, Blackrod, Wigan, Standish, and Gathurst

Region: Cumbria and Lancashire

Country: England

Counties covered: Bolton, Lancashire, Wigan

Watercourses covered: River Douglas

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Upper River Douglas.

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).