Flooding

A yellow weather warning is in place until 1pm today across Lancashire.

When could thunderstorms hit Preston?

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain across the North West of England which will take effect from 7pm this evening

Thunderstorms warning issued across North West of England

The site of the proposed new estate on Moor Road in Croston, which councillors fear could pose a flood risk

'The village can't cope': councillors delay new Chorley estate amid flood fears

Works are ongoing at Garstang to the River Wyre floodgate

Garstang floodgate repairs on track for October

Cheers! Pinocchio's Italian restaurant has reopened again this week in Preston after being closed nearly four years

I wanted to retain the magic - boss of Pinocchio's on reopening

Thunderstorms are forecast overnight and in Friday morning.

Thunderstorms forecast as temperatures continue to soar in Lancashire

Amended Story Homes plan for off Chapel Lane, Longton

Decision tonight on controversial plan for 136 houses in Longton

Flood damage and rebuilding work at Rosy Apples nursery, Mellor

Nursery school set to reopen after flood damage forced 7-month closure

The open space at the heart of The Green floods in wet weather

Preston estate flooding to be tackled with new drainage system

A stretch of the M65

Urgent call for M65 flooding action

A major new phase of flood defence work for Preston and South Ribble has taken a step forward

Thousands of homes to be protected as huge flood defence scheme agreed

Flood defence walls being installed in Broadgate, Preston

Billion pound boost for flood defences near you

West Cliff path flood gate now open

'Fabulous' new entrance to one of area's best parks is completed

The Halsall Lane area of Osmkirk has flooded regularly over the years.

Call to fix flooding spot after ‘responsibility finally clarified’

Lancashire is set for a colder but brighter start to the week after days of heavy rain

What the weather will be like this week after heavy rain lashes county

A spell of persistent, heavy rain is expected to hit parts of Lancashire this weekend

Lancashire facing potential flood warnings due to adverse weather
Lancashire is facing potential flood warnings this weekend due to the bad weather.
Charlie Watts

A spell of persistent, heavy rain is expected to hit parts of Lancashire this weekend

Warning as heavy rain brings risk of flooding and travel delays

Lancashire is set for a brief but welcome improvement in the weather after Storm Bram’s heavy rain and severe winds

What the Met Office now predicts for Lancashire after Storm Bram

Wyre Council has taken the decision to close the storm boards in Cleveleys due to weather safety concerns.

In the interest of public safety, we have taken the decision to close

Lancashire is set for another unsettled spell of weather

County faces another spell of widespread rain before midweek sunshine

A weather warning has been issued for heavy rain.

Weather warning for heavy rain issued with risk of flooding

Lancashire is set for a spell of disruptive weather this weekend and early next week

Ice and rain warnings issued as Lancashire faces hazardous conditions

Lancashire is set to face strong, gusty winds on Friday as Storm Claudia sweeps across the UK

Lancashire prepares for strong winds of up to 70mph from Storm Claudia

An aerial view of the newly created secondary channel at Little Mearley photo credits TM Lindsay Ltd

The innovative projects helping stop flooding near you

Flooding caused disruption on a main road in Fleetwood

Flooding causes disruption on road as motorists urged to slow down

Pictured are flood defences off Greenside in Ribchester, installed by the Environment Agency in 2021.

New questions asked re how Lancs towns will be protected from flooding

Hurricane Melissa pictured by satellite as it churned northwest through the Caribbean Sea on Monday evening

Why 'supercharged' Hurricane Melissa is so powerful - and dangerous
Scientists say the country will be left with a deep and permanent scar from this ‘beast of a storm’ 🌪
Amber Allott

Waves invade the promenade near Blackpool Tower, 2005

25 powerful weather photos of storms as Storm Amy hits

A new Met Office weather warning has been issued for Lancashire as Storm Amy approaches the UK

New weather warning as Storm Amy brings 80mph winds and heavy rain

Pictured are flood defences off Greenside in Ribchester, installed by the Environment Agency in 2021.

Village flood prevention work deserve cash more than park fencing

Severe flooding has trapped cars in Croston Road, Lostock Hall on Saturday, September 20

Breaking Severe flooding forces Lancashire drivers to abandon cars under bridge

Flooding on New Year's Eve2024, at the A56 Earby Punch Bowl

Lancashire villagers told 'it’s up to you' to protect community from flooding

A whole school closure has been enforced at Cop Lane Church of England Primary School due to no running water.

School forced to close for the day as United Utilities called out

Former Valera Works buidings in Plox Brow, Tarleton

Verdict in on housing development plan for "eyesore" industrial site

Lancashire is braced for heavy rain and thunderstorms this afternoon

When thunderstorms will arrive as flood alerts come into force

Flooding in Lea Town - at the A582 underpass

Our village is being cut off by flooding - someone take responsibility

Lancashire is set for a changeable weekend after the county was hit by a 15-hour yellow thunderstorm warning

Lancashire braced for mixed weekend weather after thunderstorm alert

Floodgates near Miller Park, Preston

Milestone reached in £54m scheme - here's when park entrance reopens

Sadhguru being interviewed by Ralph Blackburn

Sadhguru interview: famous yogi gives 25 years to save Britain's soil

The Acorns School, based at 43 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, is fully closed today due to a flood

Monday morning chaos as flooding closes school for the day

Thunderstorm warnings are in place across much of the UK

Yellow Met Office warning issued for thunderstorms this weekend

Miller Park

Park users warned of disruption as entrance is reinstated

Victoria Road visualisation

Have your say on latest phase of £55m scheme to protect homes near you

The proposed site of Pendle Cemetery, off Edge End Avenue, Brierfield

Community raises red flags over plan for new cemetery

St Leonards Primary School play area

New play areas & 8,000 trees - thanks to this £54m scheme near you

Sewage spill generic

Massive reduction in sewage spills entering rivers near you

'Council spent £16m on a bridge to nowhere. It's a dangerous mess'

£16m bridge leads to 'dangerous' deep mud...it looks like a warzone

Cyclists ride their bicycles in the sunshine in Richmond Park.

Exact time UK set to be hotter than Madrid this week

More than 1,600 claims were made on home insurance policies over the 5 years

Brits have claimed £31m for flood damages between 2020 and 2024

Wettest places in Lancashiree

Lancashire flooding hotspots - 10 of the wettest places near you

Home destroyed by floods for second time in around 12 months.

Watch: Home destroyed by floods for second time in around 12 months

Whalley was badly hit by floods over the past few days. Credit: Robbie MacDonald

Lancs flooding which came ‘close to disaster’ prompts call for change

Man wakeboards along flooded road in Leicestershire.

Watch: Moment man wakeboards along flooded road

View of the flooding at Proctor's Pleasure Park near Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire.

Watch: Full list of 133 areas where flooding is ‘expected’

Woman is pulled from car during heroic flood rescue

I was going to drown. Pub landlord pulled me from car as it flooded

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