January 5th 2025 Flood Alert for Lower River Douglas as at 7:59pm

5th of January, 2025

Due to the overnight snow melting and heavy rainfall, river levels are expected to rise and cause flooding to low lying ground. Flooding is possible overnight on Sunday 5th Jan 2025 into Monday 6th Jan 2025. Areas most at risk include River Dougla...

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The Lancashire Lead online news article - The floods in Croston

5th of January, 2025

"The Lancashire Lead" is an online twice-weekly newsletter covering the biggest news from across Lancashire; it is edited and curated by journalist Jamie Lopez. Here is a link to a news article from The Lancashire Lead about the recent f...

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Has your property or land been affected by the recent floods? If so, please complete this form

5th of January, 2025

Lancashire County Council (LCC) need to know about all flooding events, particularly where private property has been impacted so they can investigate responsibility and identify whether there may be a case for funding for long-term improvements to an...

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How does the Flood Defence Barrier work? Read the FACTS here

4th of January, 2025

Many thanks to members of Lower Yarrow Flood Action Group for the attached detail.  Preamble The purpose of the dam is to keep the river level as it flows through the village,  low enough to allow surface water landing on or arrivi...

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New Year 2025 Recreation Park - Danger- Please Avoid Using the Park until the Weather Improves

2nd of January, 2025

Conditions on the Recreation Park are currently very dangerous. The large areas of standing water, following New Year's flooding, are now covered with a thin layer of ice. Other areas are very slippy under foot. Residents are advised...

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