Flood Warning: Rainford Brook at Rainford North
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Issued by Environment Agency
⏳ In force until Tue 27 Oct, 01:04 📍 Rainford Brook at Rainford North (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected on Saturday 24 October . Locations most affected will be land and property close to Rainford Brook 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 Sunday 25 October or as the situation changes.
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning: Rainford Brook at Rainford North
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaRainford Brook at Rainford North
Issuing authorityEnvironment Agency
Contact0345 988 1188
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-24T22:04:51+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-24T22:04:51+00:00
Expires2026-10-26T22:04:51+00:00
📋 Official instructions
Act now You should: - go to Check for flooding for a map of the area and to monitor up-to-date local flood information – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/013FWFM4 - act on your personal flood plan if you have one - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-flood-plan - follow the guidance in 'What to do before or during a flood' - https://www.gov.uk/help-during-flood You can also read more about what flood warnings are – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do#flood-warning Stay up to date To get the latest flood information, you can: - go to Check for flooding - monitor local weather, news and travel updates - call F…📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.1.826.1.20261024220451.129358
Message typeAlert
Senderwww.gov.uk/environment-agency
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Act now You should: - go to Check for flooding for a map of the area and to monitor up-to-date local flood information – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/013FWFM4 - act on your personal flood plan if you have one - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-flood-plan - follow the guidance in 'What to do before or during a flood' - https://www.gov.uk/help-during-flood You can also read more about what flood warnings are – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do#flood-warning Stay up to date To get the latest flood information, you can: - go to Check for flooding - monitor local weather, news and travel updates - call F…
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
- Flooding is expected on Saturday 24 October .
- Locations most affected will be land and property close to Rainford Brook 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 Sunday 25 October or as the situation changes.
ⓘ News summary · read the original report for full context.
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