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Flood Alert: Upper River Wyre, Brock - 3rd September 2026

📍 Lancashire 🌊 River Wyre 📅 3 September 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for Upper River Wyre, Brock in Lancashire on 3rd September 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Wyre.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge rose 2.72m, peaking at 3.19m, while the River Wyre at Garstang climbed 2.32m.

Environment Agency advice issued

High river levels overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from overnight on 03 September 2026 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
Kirkland Bridge River Wyre +2.72m 3.19m
Garstang River Wyre +2.32m 2.55m
St Michaels River Wyre +1.99m 2.31m
Roe Bridge River Brock +1.61m 1.90m
Six Arches River Wyre +1.03m 1.41m
A6 Bridge River Brock +0.50m 0.78m
Abbeystead Reservoir River Wyre +0.47m 0.54m
Catterall River Wyre +0.19m 7.21m
Pilling, Broadfleet Broad Fleet +0.14m 1.34m

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.