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  <sender>www.gov.uk/environment-agency</sender>
  <sent>2026-10-24T17:58:54+00:00</sent>
  <status>Actual</status>
  <msgType>Alert</msgType>
  <source>Flood warning service</source>
  <scope>Public</scope>
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    <language>en-GB</language>
    <category>Met</category>
    <event>Flood Warning: Skirden Beck and Kirk Beck at Bolton by Bowland</event>
    <responseType>Monitor</responseType>
    <urgency>Immediate</urgency>
    <severity>Severe</severity>
    <certainty>Likely</certainty>
    <onset>2026-10-24T17:58:54+00:00</onset>
    <expires>2026-10-26T17:58:54+00:00</expires>
    <senderName>Environment Agency</senderName>
    <headline>Flooding is expected: Skirden Beck and Kirk Beck at Bolton by Bowland</headline>
    <description>High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 

Flooding is expected on Saturday 24 October . 

Locations most affected will be Skirden Beck and Kirk Beck at Bolton by Bowland, Main Street and Hellifield Road areas 

We are closely monitoring the situation . 

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.   

This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Sunday 25 October or as the situation changes.</description>
    <instruction>Act now 
 
You should: 
- go to Check for flooding for a map of the area and to monitor up-to-date local flood information – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/012FWFL64  
- act on your personal flood plan if you have one - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-flood-plan 
- follow the guidance in 'What to do before or during a flood' - https://www.gov.uk/help-during-flood  
 
You can also read more about what flood warnings are – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do#flood-warning 
 
Stay up to date 
 
To get the latest flood information, you can: 
- go to Check for flooding 
- monitor local weather, news and travel updates 
- call Floodline on 0345 988 1188, using quickdial code 302251</instruction>
    <web>https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk</web>
    <contact>0345 988 1188</contact>
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