Flood Alert Issued for Crossens Area in West Lancashire
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A flood alert has been issued for the Crossens area due to rising river levels, with flooding possible on 20 August 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Lancashire
- Issued
- August 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency. Severity: Flood alert (level 3). Alert raised at 2026-08-20T06:49:33.
Affected Areas
Crossens area in west Lancashire, affecting Lancashire and Sefton counties. Low lying land and roads near the Crossens river.
What You Should Do
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding on low lying land and roads near rivers.
Timeline
Flooding is possible on 20 August 2026. This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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