A Flood Alert was issued for Lower River Wyre in Blackpool, Lancashire on 24th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Wyre, Main Dyke.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Wyre at St Michaels rose 3.86m, peaking at 4.41m, while the River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge climbed 3.58m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast high river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Saturday 24 October and early hours Sunday 25th October 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 . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Sunday 25 October or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels | River Wyre | +3.86m | 4.41m |
| Kirkland Bridge | River Wyre | +3.58m | 4.24m |
| Roe Bridge | River Brock | +3.03m | 3.50m |
| Garstang | River Wyre | +2.87m | 3.26m |
| Catterall | River Wyre | +2.19m | 9.20m |
| Six Arches | River Wyre | +1.18m | 1.66m |
| Pilling, Broadfleet | Broad Fleet | +1.11m | 2.24m |
| Abbeystead Reservoir | River Wyre | +0.53m | 0.64m |
| Preesall Pumping Station, Cockers Dyke | Cockers Dyke | +0.49m | 1.17m |