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Flood alert issued for River Ribble at Preston as Storm Christoph causes heavy rain

A flood alert has been issued for the River Ribble as Storm Christoph continues to cause disruption. River levels are rising at the Walton-le-Dale river gauge as a result of […]

3 years ago
Preston and Lancashire warned of 48-hours of heavy rain from Monday evening

A woman wears a face mask as she makes her way through Preston's rain Pic: Paul Melling A weather warning is in place across Preston and Lancashire for heavy rain and snowmelt for Monday 18 January to Wednesday 20 January. The warning will come into place from […]

3 years ago
New weather warning for heavy rain issued for Preston and Lancashire as flood warnings remain in force

A yellow weather warning has been issued after a weekend of downpours in Preston. Further heavy rain is expected on Monday (2 November) from 3pm, which may cause further flooding […]

3 years ago
In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week September 26 to October 2

The new glazing at Preston Station Pic: Donna Clifford Lots has happened in Preston in the past week. Preston Station’s historic glazing is getting a modern replacement, staff at the Royal Preston Hospital bared all to raise money for […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Broughton family forced to live in hotel after homes damaged by flood water

Fire crews at Garstang Road to help residents. Homeowners in Garstang Road are having to live in a hotel after their homes were devastated by flood water during last week’s storms. Patrica Carter has contacted Lancashire County Council […]

4 years ago
More heavy rain warnings as Preston and South Ribble see huge thunderstorms

Lightning Strike in Penwortham during last nights (June 16) storm Preston was hit with a strong storm during Tuesday (16 June) with more bad weather expected during Wednesday. After weeks of glorious sunshine day in day out, Preston has been […]

4 years ago
New flood alerts in place for areas around the River Ribble

River Ribble in flood at Avenham Park Pic: Lisa Brown The Environment Agency has issued new flood alerts for Monday as rising river levels put parts of Preston and South Ribble at risk. Low lying land and roads in Higher […]

4 years ago
Roads closed, fields flooded and a cancelled concert – Storm Ciara takes its toll on Preston

Preston has battened down the hatches as Storm Ciara battered the region. Five flood warnings are currently in place across Preston. They are: Salmesbury, by the Tickled Trout Higher Walton […]

4 years ago
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