Question 1

Is Wigan at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Wigan has 17 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #55 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Wigan?

Accepted Answer

There are 17 flood warning and alert areas in Wigan, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 13 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Wigan?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Wigan include Astley Brook, Atherton Brook, Collier Brook, Atherton Lake Brook, Lilford Park Brook, Borsdane Brook, Chanters Brook and 8 others. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Wigan?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Wigan's 17 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 Wigan's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Wigan?

Accepted Answer

Wigan 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
Low lying area adjacent to the River Douglas including properties in Scholes and Poolstock extending to Pottery Road	River Douglas	Warning
Areas at risk include some properties along the watercourse on Caldwell Close, Caldwell Avenue and Abotts Green. Also at risk are two properties on...	Astley Brook	Warning
Borsdane Brook flood area near Wigan	Borsdane Brook	Warning
Astley Brook flood area near Wigan	Astley Brook	Warning
Atherton Lake Brook, Lilford Park Brook flood area near Wigan	Atherton Lake Brook, Lilford Park Brook	Warning
Westleigh Brook flood area near Wigan	Westleigh Brook	Warning
Honksford Brook, Mosley Common Rd & Silk Mill St flood area near Wigan	Honksford Brook, Mosley Common Rd & Silk Mill St	Warning
Millingford Brook flood area near Wigan	Millingford Brook	Warning
Low lying area adjacent to the River Douglas including properties on Eleanor St, the Bus Depot, Baker St, Poolstock and the Robin Park area	River Douglas	Warning
Atherton Brook, Collier Brook flood area near Wigan	Atherton Brook, Collier Brook	Warning
Penleach Broook flood area near Wigan	Penleach Broook	Warning
Areas at risk include land and property adjacent to the watercourse at Parsonage bridge, and property adjacent to the watercourse near Westleigh Pa...	Westleigh Brook	Warning
Areas at risk include properties around Wigan Road and Liscard Street and those surrounding Gadbury Avenue, Gadbury Fold. Also at risk are properti...	Collier Brook	Warning
River Douglas at Worthington, Gardinar Close, Trevore Drive and Alden Close	River Douglas	Warning
Properties on Shakerley Road, Castle Street, Tyldesley Road and Little Factory Street	Shakerley Brook	Warning
Chanters Brook flood area near Wigan	Chanters Brook	Warning
Hey Brook, Borsdane Brook, Brookside Brook flood area near Wigan	Hey Brook, Borsdane Brook, Brookside Brook	Warning

Flood Risk in Wigan

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Rivers in Wigan

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