A Flood Alert was issued for Upper River Wyre, Brock in Lancashire on 24th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Wyre.
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 into the early hours on Sunday 25th October. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near to the rivers Wyre, Calder and Brock and other watercourses from Abbeystead to Catterall including Scorton, Garstang, Bilsborrow, Ainspool and Churchtown. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Sunday 25 October or as
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 |
| Myerscough | Old River Brock | +0.95m | 1.15m |
| A6 Bridge | River Brock | +0.64m | 1.09m |
| Abbeystead Reservoir | River Wyre | +0.53m | 0.64m |