Question 1

Is Bolton at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Bolton has 9 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #70 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Bolton?

Accepted Answer

There are 9 flood warning and alert areas in Bolton, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 7 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Bolton?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Bolton include Bessy Brook, Eagley Brook, Eagley Brook 
, Eagley Brook, River Tongue, Lee's Bridge (unnamed) watercourse and 2 others. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Bolton?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Bolton's 9 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

Question 5

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

Accepted Answer

Use the Environment Agency's flood risk checker or our postcode lookup tool to check the flood risk for your specific address. You can also browse Bolton's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Bolton?

Accepted Answer

Bolton has experienced significant flooding events over the years. Check the Environment Agency's historical flood data and our UK Flood History guide for details on major events.

Name	River / Sea	Type
Areas at risk include properties on Blackburn Road, adjacent to Gale Brook, and at Stable Fold farm	Eagley Brook	Warning
Areas at risk include; Riverside Drive, Hamble Croft, Langcliffe Place, Ribblehead Court and Stoneclough Rise	River Irwell	Warning
Areas at risk include the riding school, parts of Yew Tree Farm, and New Progress Works. Also at risk are properties on Waterside Gardens, Eagley Brook Way, and some property on Astley Brook Close	Eagley Brook, River Tongue	Warning
Areas at risk include properties adjacent to the river, off Threadfold Way at Brook Mill, Wakefield Mews and Cottonfields	Eagley Brook	Warning
Properties along Sudbury Drive and including parts of Rumworth Road and Regent Road.	Bessy Brook	Warning
Horwich town centre from Bridge Street and Old Station Park to the M61, homes and businesses on Winter Hey Lane at the junction with Chorley New Road, Mason Street and adjoining roads including Back Emmett Street and Chorley New Road	Pearl Brook	Warning
Horwich town centre including Bridge Street, Church Street, Longworth Rd close to the junction with Lee Lane. Winter Hey Lane and adjoining roads. Mason Street and roads in the Greenstone Ave, Rotherhead and Avonhead Close areas	Pearl Brook	Warning
Properties on Deakins Mill Way	Eagley Brook	Warning
Properties on and around Viola Street, Blackburn Road, Greenwood Vale, Old Road, Seymour Road, Berkeley Road and Moss Bank Way	Lee's Bridge (unnamed) watercourse	Warning

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