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Three flood warnings issued on River Ribble at Preston

Three sections of the River Ribble at Preston are now covered by a flood warning as the heavy rain continues. Persistent rain throughout New Year’s Eve has swollen the river […]

3 months ago
Rural Preston road shut due to flooding as New Year’s Eve heavy rain continues

Bilsborrow Lane is closed at the junction with Scotch Green Lane Pic: Google A rural Preston road has been closed due to flooding with police diverting traffic. Heavy and persistent rain is causing difficult driving conditions in and around Preston with no sign […]

3 months ago
Flood alert issued for River Ribble and River Darwen as heavy rain persists

The River Ribble running high at Ribchester during Thursday Pic: Blog Preston A flood alert has been issued for around Preston after heavy rainfall throughout the afternoon. Preston has been under a yellow weather warning for rain, issued by the Met Office, […]

3 months ago
Penwortham road closures lifted as flood defence scheme finishes

Riverside Road in Penwortham is accessible again Pic: Environment Agency Road closures in place for more than a year have been lifted as flood defence works are completed in Penwortham. The Environment Agency has finished part of its £54.7million scheme […]

3 months ago
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Storm Darragh warning brought forward as Preston and Lancashire brace

The River Ribble running high at Ribchester during Thursday Pic: Blog Preston Storm Darragh is expected to arrive in Preston and Lancashire earlier than forecast as the Met Office has issued a new warning. Winds of 70mph to 80mph are expected throughout […]

4 months ago
Preston flood defence scheme delayed by a year

Road closures by Miller Park remain in force and work has paused there on new flood gates until Spring next year Pic: Blog Preston A multi-million pound flood defence scheme for Broadgate is delayed by a year, Blog Preston can reveal. The Environment Agency was due to complete all work on the Broadgate side […]

4 months ago
River Ribble flood alert at Preston as Environment Agency issues four flood warnings

River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale Pic: Paul Melling Rapidly rising river levels on the River Ribble have triggered a flood alert for the section from Samlesbury through to Walton-le-Dale. The flood alert area also includes the stretch of […]

5 months ago
River Ribble flood warning at Ribchester in force

A flood warning have been issued for Ribchester after heavy and persistent rain battered the county. In a statement on Gov.uk, flood warnings were issued for the main brooks which […]

5 months ago
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