Flood Alert for Wyre Estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston (Sep 29, 2026)
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A flood alert has been issued for the Wyre Estuary in Lancashire due to possible flooding from high tides overnight.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Lancashire
- Issued
- September 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the Wyre Estuary. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-09-29T15:03:05.
Affected Areas
Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston in Lancashire. Locations most affected include Tiger's Tail, Wyre Dock, Burrow's Marsh, Burn Naze, Thornton, Trunnah, Stanah, Poulton-le-Fylde, Skippool, Hambleton, Cold Row, Little Singleton, Little Eccleston and Crow Woods.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
High tides overnight may lead to flooding of low lying land and roads near the estuary.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from midnight on Tuesday night to 03:45 AM on 30/09/2026. Message will be updated by 10:00AM on 30 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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