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Preston flood warnings: Savick Brook bursting its banks

Savick Brook off Black Bull Lane in Fulwood on Boxing Day morning Pic: Chris Burscough Savick Brook is bursting its banks along its route in Fulwood, Ashton and Lea. Blog Preston readers have been contacting us about the brook which is normally a peaceful trickle. […]

9 years ago
Preston flood warnings: River Ribble placed on alert from Samlesbury to Walton le Dale

The Ribble has burst its banks along parts of the Guild Wheel The River Ribble has been placed on flood alert as heavy rain continues to lash Preston and Lancashire. An amber warning, the second-highest level, has been issued by the Met […]

9 years ago
Preston flood warning: River Ribble at Samlesbury and Walton le Dale no longer on alert

The Ribble at Walton le Dale The River Ribble had a flood warning in force once more covering the stretch from Samlesbury to Walton-le-Dale. Environment Agency teams had been monitoring the water levels due to heavy […]

9 years ago
Preston flood warnings: Floodwater recedes meaning Preston to Carlisle trains back on and Ribble flood alerts withdrawn

Damage caused to the West Coast Mainline Pic: Network Rail Trains between Preston and Carlisle have been restored during Monday. Engineers were able to access the tracks, which had been submerged in eight feet on water to the North of […]

9 years ago
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Preston flooding alerts: West Coast Mainline shut to the North and Ribble in flood

West Coast Mainline under water to the north of Carlisle Preston is currently the furthest North you can go by train in the West after devastating floods in Cumbria and North Lancashire. Network Rail says all trains are suspended until […]

9 years ago
Watch rising River Ribble water levels near Tickled Trout

The Ribble is rising steadily near the Tickled Trout hotel Pic: Iain Moore Water levels on the River Ribble continue to rise steadily as Storm Desmond continues to lash Preston and Lancashire. A flood warning is in place for the Ribble at Samlesbury […]

9 years ago
Preston weather and flood warnings: Part of River Ribble from Samlesbury to Walton le Dale placed on alert

Leyland Road in Lower Penwortham after the deluge Preston is being told to brace for heavy rain and the threat of flooding in areas to the south of the city. The Met Office has issued an amber warning […]

9 years ago
River Ribble flood warnings removed but more rain expected

river ribble Weather forecasters expect more rain to lash Preston tonight but the River Ribble is not expected to burst its banks. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of more […]

13 years ago
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