Flood warnings in Wigan right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Wigan?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Wigan right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Wigan
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 21 places in Wigan: 18 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 3 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Douglas, Astley Brook, Borsdane Brook, Westleigh Brook, Collier Brook and Glaze Brook, among others.
Astley Brook at Astley, properties around Manchester Road, Duke Street and at Moss o'Lee Bridge · Astley Brook at Astley, properties near Astley Brook Bridge and two properties on Manchester Road · Borsdane and Hockery Brook at Hindley · Carr and Chanters Brooks at Atherton · Collier Brook at Atherton · Collier Brook at Leigh · Hey, Borsdane, and Brookside Brooks at Platt Bridge and Abram · Honksford Brook at Mosley Common Road and Silk Mill Street · Lilford Park Brook at Lilford · Millingford Brook at Ashton in Makerfield · Penleach Brook at Higher Folds · River Douglas at Appley Bridge · River Douglas at Wigan, adjacent to River Douglas from Robin Park to Baker St. Poolstock · River Douglas at Wigan, between Scholes and Poolstock · River Douglas at Worthington, Standish · Shakerley Brook at Hindsford · Westleigh Brook at Firs lane · Westleigh Brook at Pickley Green
What the three levels mean
- Severe Flood Warning — Severe flooding. Danger to life.
- Flood Warning — Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.
- Flood Alert — Flooding is possible. Be prepared.
Get flood warnings for Wigan yourself
The Environment Agency's warning service is free and sends warnings by call, text or email for the places you choose: sign up on GOV.UK. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day. It does not warn about surface water flooding, sometimes called flash flooding. River, sea and groundwater levels are on Check for flooding. This site does not issue warnings.
Questions
Are there any flood warnings in Wigan right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Wigan right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning?
A Flood Alert means flooding is possible — be prepared. A Flood Warning means flooding is expected and immediate action is required. A Severe Flood Warning means severe flooding and danger to life. These are the Environment Agency's three levels.
How many places in Wigan can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 18 flood warning areas and 3 flood alert areas in Wigan, on rivers and coasts including the River Douglas, Astley Brook, Borsdane Brook and Westleigh Brook.
How do I get flood warnings for Wigan on my phone?
Sign up to the Environment Agency's free flood warning service on GOV.UK, which sends warnings by phone call, text or email for the areas you choose. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day.
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This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland issue their own flood warnings.