Flood Alert for Wyre Estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston

Source: Environment Agency · Lancashire

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A flood alert is in effect for the Wyre Estuary in Lancashire due to high tides, with flooding possible overnight.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Lancashire
Issued
September 10, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

A Flood alert (severity level 3) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Wyre Estuary. The alert was raised at 2026-09-10T15:12:23 and the message was last changed at 2026-09-10T15:12:00.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston in Lancashire, within the Cumbria and Lancashire Environment Agency area. The flood alert threshold for Hambleton is also forecast to be reached.

What You Should Do

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks which may be flooded. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

High tides today may lead to flooding.

Timeline

Flooding is possible from 11:00pm on 10/09/2026 to 01:00am on 11/09/2026. The flood alert threshold for Hambleton is forecast to be reached for tonight's tide and subsequent tides until Sunday, except the high tide at Friday lunchtime. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 11 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
A flood alert is in effect for the Wyre Estuary in Lancashire due to high tides, with flooding possible overnight.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Lancashire. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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