A Flood Alert was issued for Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston in Lancashire on 24th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Wyre Estuary.
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
High tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 22:00 to 23:15 (BST) on Saturday 24th October. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, 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 |
| Pilling, Broadfleet | Broad Fleet | +1.11m | 2.24m |
| Myerscough | Old River Brock | +0.95m | 1.15m |
| Poulton Cottam Hall Field Grid | Horsebridge Dyke | +0.79m | 0.96m |
| Preesall Pumping Station, Cockers Dyke | Cockers Dyke | +0.49m | 1.17m |