This morning (Wednesday, 20 January) flood warnings were upgraded on River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale and Samlesbury as Storm Christoph continues.

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The River Ribble has been running high as a result of the heavy rain.

‘Immediate action is required’ at two of the locations on the river:

• River Ribble at Samlesbury around Brockholes Reserve and Lower Brockholes Quarry
• River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale, area from Fishwick Bottoms to Railway Bridge

Read more:Storm Christoph causes flooding on the rail line between Leyland and Bolton 

Preston Police have warned of flooding at James Towers Way (Broughton Bypass, A6) at Broughton, southbound towards the M6.

They are asking people to avoid the area.

James Towers Way at Broughton is flooded southbound towards the M6. #TacOps patrols are on scene and awaiting @LancashireCC to close the road and put a diversion in place. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/KMi5OHs2ni

— Preston Police (@PrestonPolice) January 20, 2021

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The heavy rainfall has caused many areas across Preston to experience flooding.

@blogpreston @LiveLancs @leponline @prestoncouncil @ParksInPreston River Ribble and Miller Park this morning! #weather #StormChristoph pic.twitter.com/MnO3Wnbip9

— Siad (Aسعيد (114856 (@s_ugradar) January 20, 2021

River levels are expected to be high until tomorrow (21 January).

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