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Flood Alert: Lower River Douglas - 3rd September 2026

📍 Lancashire 🌊 River Douglas 📅 3 September 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for Lower River Douglas in Lancashire on 3rd September 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Douglas.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Lostock at Littlewood Bridge rose 1.50m, peaking at 1.96m, while the River Douglas at Wanes Blades climbed 0.96m.

Environment Agency advice issued

High river levels overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from the evening of 03 September 2026 as rainfall will be heavy at times and persistent.  Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 04 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Monitoring gauges during this event

StationRiverRisePeak
Littlewood Bridge River Lostock +1.50m 1.96m
Wanes Blades River Douglas +0.96m 1.25m
Croston Dam River Yarrow +0.70m 1.18m
Castle Bridge Croston River Yarrow +0.68m 1.18m
Red Rock River Douglas +0.48m 0.56m
Appley Bridge River Douglas +0.43m 0.84m
Wigan River Douglas +0.28m 0.39m
Eccleston Heskin Bridge Syd Brook +0.26m 0.82m
Croston River Yarrow +0.25m 0.51m
Parbold River Douglas +0.18m 0.22m

This report is automatically compiled from Environment Agency flood warning records and FloodRadar river-level monitoring data. Figures are observed gauge readings during the event period. This is a historical record, not a live warning — always check current flood warnings and gov.uk.