Flood alert following closures in Sawley

There have been reports of flooding in the East Lancashire village of Sawley, Ribble Valley with a number of road closures in the local area. We are asking residents to remain alert and follow the advice on the Lancashire Resilience Forum website.

Around 5.2 million people in England and Wales, about one in six properties, is at risk from flooding. More than half of those at significant risk of flooding are not aware of this.

Lancashire is particularly susceptible to natural flooding hazards due to its varied geography, covering rural land, dense urban areas, coastal stretches, lowlands and uplands. Climate change is increasing the risk of flooding to both coastal and inland communities. The Environment Agency helps keep the public informed by issuing flood alerts and warnings based on river and sea levels.

There are currently 16 flood alerts (1000hrs 11 January) across Lancashire. For more updates and to keep up to date with the situation where you live, you can sign up for Flood Alerts.

In the event of an emergency, always dial 999.

Sign up for alerts

To receive news and information about risks in your area, how to prepare and how to respond.

Once you have submitted your details below you will be taken through to Neighbourhood Alert to complete your registration for Stay In The Know

Latest news

Reservoir

United Utilities urge customers to help save water

Warm weather brings call to help save water supplies

Read more
2023 06 06 Hot Weather Vulnerable Social 1x1 Region V2 North West 01

NHS urges people to prepare as temperatures set to rise

Stay safe as the temperatures are set to rise

Read more
Lvrn Logo 01

VACANCY: Emergency Department Navigator

Lancashire Violence Reduction Network role to support young people

Read more

Get in touch

If you have any comments, questions or are experiencing any issues with the website, please get in touch by completing the form.

The mailbox isn't monitored 24/7, so please do not use this for emergencies.

For information on how this website handles your personal information please read our Privacy Policy.