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Flooding is expected - act now

Flood warning for Whitewell Brook at Whitewell Bottom and Scout

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High river levels are expected to cause flooding and will peak 17:00-18:00 hrs, with high water until Sunday morning 24 November 2024.

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Whitewell Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties along Burnley Road between Riverside Park and Ashworth Road.

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Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood warning area: Areas at risk include properties along Burnley road between Riverside Park and Ashworth road. Also at risk are properties on Riverside Mews, Some property on Brock Clough Road and Shaw Clough Street.

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The River Irwell level at Holt Mill Bridge was 0.90 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 2.50 metres.

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