It's been a wet and wild start to 2025 for East Lancashire after a night of torrential rain across the area.
There is localised flooding in lots of rural areas, with some spots barely passable without the right vehicles.
The Environment Agency has also issued flood warnings for areas close to rivers. Most were issued last night (December 31) and will be updated again today (January 1) at 12pm.
These are the areas affected:
- Boyces Brook and Duddel Brook at Ribchester, Ribblesdale Road and Church Street areas
- Boyces Brook and Duddel Brook at Ribchester, Sarmatian Fold and Fort Avenue areas
- Heys Brook at Chatburn, Bridge Road and Ribble Lane
- Pimlico Brook at Clitheroe, along Warwick Drive and Dorset Drive
- River Calder at Whalley, around Hole House Farm and Calder Vale
- River Calder at Whalley, between Accrington Road, Judge Walmsley Mill and Hackings Caravan Park
- River Irwell at Rawtenstall
- River Ribble at Ribchester, area surrounding Blackburn Road
The Environment Agency has also warned flooding could be possible in other areas of the River Calder through East Lancashire.
Areas most at risk include Rivers Calder, Brun, Don, and Pendlewater, from Laneshawbridge to the River Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington, and Whalley.
The agency also warned people to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
The agency said: "We are closely monitoring the situation including rainfall and river levels.
"Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
"Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
"Please do not drive through flood water as bow waves may affect adjacent properties."
If you have been affected by flooding, call the flooding helpline on 0345 988 1188 or textphone on 0345 602 6340.
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