A Flood Alert was issued for Upper River Ribble, Hodder in Lancashire, North Yorkshire on 24th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Ribble.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Ribble at Ribchester School rose 3.52m, peaking at 3.65m, while the River Ribble at Samlesbury climbed 3.40m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rain is continuing into the night, keeping river levels high. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels. This Alert will be updated by 0800 on Wednesday 25 March 2026
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribchester School | River Ribble | +3.52m | 3.65m |
| Samlesbury | River Ribble | +3.40m | 4.45m |
| Walton-Le-Dale | River Ribble | +3.12m | 3.22m |
| Low Moor | River Ribble | +2.80m | 3.26m |
| New Jumbles Rock | River Ribble | +2.37m | 2.75m |
| Penny Bridge | River Ribble | +2.16m | 2.49m |
| Henthorn | River Ribble | +1.92m | 2.41m |
| Arnford Weir | River Ribble | +1.64m | 2.00m |
| Locks Weir | River Ribble | +1.17m | 1.31m |
| Bolton by Bowland Hellifield rd | Kirk Beck | +0.74m | 0.80m |