A number of flood warnings remain in place for East Lancashire this morning following heavy rain overnight.
The Environment Agency issued the flood warnings yesterday (September 20) as heavy rain increased into the evening.
The spell of rain continued into the early hours of this morning (September 21), with some flood warnings remaining in place.
The Environment Agency said there will be updates from around 11am today or as the situation changes.
One of the at-risk areas is for the River Darwen at Ewood and Waterfall in Blackburn.
Areas most at risk here include properties adjacent to the River Darwen, including Ewood Park, Stancliffe Street, Griffin Mill, and River Mill.
Indeed, Blackburn Rovers' match at Ewood Park yesterday was abandoned due to the weather with 10 minutes to go as they led 1-0 against Ipswich Town.
Flooding is also forecast to affect locations near rivers in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle, with people urged to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
The warning area includes: River Hyndburn, Woodnook & Broad Oak Water, Antley Syke, Pleck, Hynburn, Tinker, Lottice and Whiteash Brooks in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle. Comprising Dunnyshop, Baxenden, Lower Fold, Peel Bank, Barnfield and Little Moor End.
The River Irwell has seen a number of warnings put in place. These are in Bacup, with properties adjacent to the river most affected, riverside properties in Stubbylee Bridge and Stacksteads, and Brandwood Park.
In Ribchester, areas most at risk around the River Ribble include Higher Croft, Harwood House and car park off Greenside, Waterside Farm, Yew Tree Cottage, Beech House, Thorncroft, properties near Ease Barn Farm on Gallows Lane, the Ribchester Arms and 19 to 22 Blackburn Road.
Businesses and properties close to Cann Bridge in Darwen Street, Higher Walton, and businesses based in Higher Walton Mills could also be affected, as well as parts of Brockholes Reserve, Lower Brockholes, and Samlesbury.
Stefan Laeger, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said: “Widespread rainfall with isolated heavy bursts could lead to some significant river flooding across parts of the Northwest and some significant surface water flooding and minor river flooding across parts of the North of England and the Midlands from Saturday into Sunday morning.
“Environment Agency teams will be out on the ground, taking action to reduce the impact of flooding and supporting local authorities in responding to surface water flooding. We advise people to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.
“People should search ‘check my flood risk’ online, sign up for free flood warnings, and keep up to date with the latest situation with @EnvAgency on X.”
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