Flood Warning Issued for Walverden Water at Nelson, Lancashire
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A flood warning is in effect for properties in Nelson due to high river levels on Walverden Water, with flooding expected on 20 August 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Lancashire
- Issued
- August 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
A Flood Warning (severity level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Walverden Water at Nelson area. The alert was raised at 10:48 on 20 August 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers properties in Nelson on and close to Riverside Business Park, Pendle Industrial Estate, Southfield Street, Brook Street, Sagar Street, Holme Street, Leeds Road, Pendle Community Hospital, Riverside Business Centre and Nelson and Colne College in Lancashire.
What You Should Do
Residents should take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected to cause flooding.
Timeline
Flooding is expected on 20 August 2026. The 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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