Flood alert for Upper River Irwell catchment with Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale, Haslingden, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall
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Rising river levels from now until at least daybreak Sunday morning 24 November 2024 may lead to flooding of low lying land.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Irwell, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads around the Rivers Beal, Roch and Croal, Limy Water and their tributaries.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Upper Irwell catchment includes the Rivers Beal, Roch and Croal, Limey Water and their tributaries. Other locations which may be affected are around Farnworth, Whitefield, Little Lever, Radcliffe, Bury, Heywood, Whitworth and Bacup.
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