A Flood Alert was issued for Ribble estuary west of Preston in Lancashire on 26th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Ribble Estuary.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Ribble at Penwortham rose 3.52m, peaking at 5.41m, while the River Ribble at Walton-Le-Dale climbed 2.65m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High water levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible around high tide from 22:00 to Midnight on Monday 26 October 2026. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths around Freckleton Marsh, Riversway Docklands, Lower Penwortham, Hutton Marsh, Longton Marsh, Becconsall Marsh, Much Hoole Marsh, Bretherton Eyes, Croston Finney, Hesketh Out Marsh and Hundred End. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation chan
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penwortham | River Ribble | +3.52m | 5.41m |
| Walton-Le-Dale | River Ribble | +2.65m | 3.32m |
| Castle Bridge Croston | River Yarrow | +2.57m | 3.54m |
| Littlewood Bridge | River Lostock | +1.86m | 2.66m |
| Croston Dam | River Yarrow | +1.83m | 2.56m |
| Blue Bridge | River Darwen | +0.79m | 1.24m |
| Croston | River Yarrow | +0.69m | 1.09m |
| Bamber Bridge | River Lostock | +0.34m | 0.59m |
| Crossens Pumping Station | The Sluice | +0.30m | 1.45m |
| Eccleston Heskin Bridge | Syd Brook | +0.27m | 0.89m |