Areas at risk include Irwell Vale, Aitken Street, Bowker Street, Chapel Terrace, Hardsough Fold, Milne Street and Parkinson Fold
Area Details
- River / Sea
- River Irwell
- County
- Lancashire
- EA Area
- Lancashire
- Type
- warning
- Reference
- 013FWFL17
What to Do
If a Flood Warning is active for this area, take immediate action:
- Move valuables and important documents upstairs
- Turn off gas, electricity, and water if safe to do so
- Move vehicles to higher ground
- Be prepared to evacuate if instructed
- Call 999 if in immediate danger
Nearby Flood Areas
Upper Irwell catchment includes the Rivers Beal, Roch and Croal, Limey Water and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are around Farnworth, Whitefield, Little Lever, Radcliffe, Bury, Heywood, Whitworth and Bacup
River Irwell · Alert
Areas at risk include properties at Stubbylee Bridge including Stuart, Herbert and Branch Streets, the Ambulance station on Commercial Street, Brandwood Park and Waterbarn Lane areas of Stacksteads, and part of Glen Crescent and Toll Bar Business Park
River Irwell · Warning
Areas at risk include Burnley Road around Bacup Leisure Hall to St James Square, along Market St, Henrietta St and Park Rd Industrial Estates. Also properties around the Library and St James Street to Lumb Scar, Beech Industrial Estate and Vale Street
River Irwell · Warning
Properties on and adjacent to Burnley Road; south of Constable Lee Bridge. Bocholt Way and Bacup Road from Bury Road to Lench Road. Properties near Hareholme mill, Victoria Works and Holme Lane including parts of New Hall Hey Road
River Irwell · Warning
Areas at risk include the firestation, the treatment works, Great Eaves Rd and Athol street. Other areas at risk include Garden Street, Kenyon St, Nuttall Park and Ramsbottom Football and Cricket grounds
River Irwell · Warning
Areas at risk include land and properties along the river in Stubbylee Bridge and Stacksteads, including Futures, Acres and Stubbylee Parks and parts of Newchurch Road, Farholme Lane and Brandwood.
River Irwell · Warning
Areas at risk include properties adjacent to the A681 Bacup Road between Holt Mill Road and Spring Gardens Street. Also at risk, Victoria Parade, and parts of Schofield Street and Holt Mill Works
River Irwell · Warning
Areas at risk are those adjacent to the River Irwell through Strongstry and Chatterton. Including North St, Strongstry Bridge, Chatterton Rd. Other areas at risk include Areas in the vicinity of, Bolton Rd North, and Cuba industrial estate
River Irwell · Warning
Flood Insurance for This Area
Properties in this flood warning area should ensure they have adequate flood insurance. The Flood Re scheme, backed by the government, ensures affordable cover for at-risk homes.