A Flood Alert was issued for Lower River Wyre in Blackpool, Lancashire on 8th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Wyre, Main Dyke.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Brock at Roe Bridge rose 0.66m, peaking at 1.01m, while the River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge climbed 0.64m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Friday 09 October in the early hours. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near to the river Wyre, river Cocker, Pilling Water and other watercourses from Catterall to Fleetwood, including St Michaels and Great Eccleston and Preesall. 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 Friday 09 October or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roe Bridge | River Brock | +0.66m | 1.01m |
| Kirkland Bridge | River Wyre | +0.64m | 1.23m |
| St Michaels | River Wyre | +0.64m | 1.10m |
| Garstang | River Wyre | +0.56m | 0.91m |
| Preesall Pumping Station, Cockers Dyke | Cockers Dyke | +0.37m | 1.02m |
| Six Arches | River Wyre | +0.29m | 0.74m |
| Pilling, Broadfleet | Broad Fleet | +0.27m | 1.33m |
| Abbeystead Reservoir | River Wyre | +0.18m | 0.26m |