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Walverden Water at Nelson

Message issued at 1:31pm, Thursday 20th August

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Flooding is expected for: Properties in Nelson on and close to Riverside Business Park, Pendle Industrial Estate, Southfield Street, Brook Street, Sagar Street, Holme Street, Leeds Road, Pendle Community Hospital, Riverside Business Centre and Nelson and Colne College

High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.

Flooding is expected on 20 August 2026.

Locations most affected will be properties in Nelson on and close to Riverside Business Park, Pendle Industrial Estate, Southfield Street, Brook Street, Sagar Street, Holme Street, Leeds Road, Pendle Community Hospital, Riverside Business Centre and Nelson and Colne College.

We are closely monitoring the situation.

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 1:31pm, Thursday 20th August.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Walverden Water at Nelson

Flood Warning Area Details

Properties in Nelson on and close to Riverside Business Park, Pendle Industrial Estate, Southfield Street, Brook Street, Sagar Street, Holme Street, Leeds Road, Pendle Community Hospital, Riverside Business Centre and Nelson and Colne College

Region: Cumbria and Lancashire

Country: England

Counties covered: Lancashire

Watercourses covered: Walverden Water

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Walverden Water at Nelson.

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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No current or recent warnings.

Pendle Water at Barrowford, Colne Road to Carr Road
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No current or recent warnings.

Pendle Water at Lomeshaye, Business Village and Industrial Estate
Homes and businesses in Lomeshaye off Lomeshaye Way, Churchill Way and Lindred Road including Sun Street and Kirby Road

No current or recent warnings.

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Recreational areas and property in Lomeshaye including the football ground, Kirby Road, Churchill Way, Lindred Road and Lomeshaye Marsh

No current or recent warnings.

Colne Water at Primet Bridge, Bridge Street to M65
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No current or recent warnings.

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