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Walverden Water at Nelson

Properties in Nelson on and close to Riverside Business Park, Pendle Industrial Estate, Southfield Street, Brook Street, Sagar Street, Holme Street, Leeds Road, Pendle Community Hospital, Riverside Business Centre and Nelson and Colne College

Flood warning area Walverden Water Lancashire Cumbria and Lancashire In River Calder in east Lancashire

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Flood Event History (11)

28 Aug 2026 at 4:56pm Flood Warning
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Further rainfall is forecast but no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roa...
28 Aug 2026 at 11:33am Flood Warning
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today.  Flooding is expected on 28 August 2026 .  Due to heavy rainfall, river levels are likely to rise and may cause flooding. Locations most affected will be properties in Nelson on and close to Riverside Business Park, Pendle Industrial Estate, ...
20 Aug 2026 at 4:08pm Flood Warning
The flood forecast has changed significantly. As a result, there is no longer a risk of flooding in the area.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Conti...
20 Aug 2026 at 1:31pm Flood Warning
Flooding is expected for: Properties in Nelson on and close to Riverside Business Park, Pendle Industrial Estate, Southfield Street, Brook Street, Sagar Street, Holme Street, Leeds Road, Pendle Community Hospital, Riverside Business Centre and Nelson and Colne College High river levels are expect...
20 Aug 2026 at 10:48am Flood Warning
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.  Flooding is expected on 20 August 2026 .  Locations most affected will be properties in Nelson on and close to Riverside Business Park, Pendle Industrial Estate, Southfield Street, Brook Street, Sagar Street, Holme Street, Leeds Road, Pendle C...
23 May 2024 at 12:57am Flood Warning
12 May 2024 at 8:55pm Flood Warning
6 Oct 2023 at 6:37am Flood Warning
7 Oct 2022 at 12:36pm Flood Warning
16 Jun 2020 at 10:36pm Flood Warning
9 Feb 2020 at 10:42am Flood Warning

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Official sources for this area

This area on the Environment Agency’s flood service →
Floodline quick dial: 302216 — call 0345 988 1188 and give that code for a recorded update on this area.
Area code: 012FWFL51

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