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Flood Alert: Lower River Ribble and Darwen - 3rd September 2026

📍 Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire 🌊 River Ribble, River Darwen 📅 3 September 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for Lower River Ribble and Darwen in Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire on 3rd September 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Ribble, River Darwen.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Ribble at Ribchester School rose 1.43m, peaking at 1.42m, while the River Ribble at Walton-Le-Dale climbed 1.25m.

Environment Agency advice issued

High river levels overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from the evening of 03 September 2026 as persistent rain will raise river levels.  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
Ribchester School River Ribble +1.43m 1.42m
Walton-Le-Dale River Ribble +1.25m 1.19m
New Jumbles Rock River Ribble +0.84m 1.12m
Ewood River Darwen +0.51m 0.78m
Blackburn Waterfall River Darwen +0.46m 0.84m
Samlesbury River Ribble +0.36m 1.29m
Blue Bridge River Darwen +0.30m 0.52m
Hardman Way River Darwen +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.