Calamity
MediumFloodsCalamity Score: 39

Floods near Preston

LancashireUnited KingdomEA FLOOD

Right now

Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.

Reported by EA FLOOD today.

It is the 15th strongest of the 18 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 24 March 2026. The last comparable one was on 4 September 2026. 5 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.

What the source measured

EA FLOOD reported: Coast at North Morecambe Bay

An estimated 3,158,673 people live within 50 km of this point.

Nearby, since 24 March 2026

How we know

One source: EA FLOOD. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 39 out of 100, at 70 % confidence.

The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.

Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Event Data

TypeFloods
SeverityMedium
Calamity Score (ours)39 / 100
Our confidence70%
Coordinates53.8600, -2.7200
Nearest CityPreston (11 km)
Population Exposed3.2M within 50 km
Impact Tiersignificant
Timestamp2026-09-10T13:58:45.000Z
Sourcehttp://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/floods/011WACN6

Score Breakdown

20
intensity
100
population
0
cascading
10
historical

Technical Details

SeverityLevel3
FloodCategoryFlood Alert
CountyLancashire, Westmorland and Furness
RiverOrSeaIrish Sea
EaAreaNameCumbria and Lancashire
FloodAreaID011WACN6
IsTidaltrue
TimeRaised2026-09-10T15:58:45
TimeSeverityChanged2026-09-10T15:58:00

Safety Information

During flooding: never walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters. Six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of water can sweep away a vehicle. Move to higher ground if waters rise. After flooding, avoid contact with floodwater which may contain sewage, chemicals, or debris. Follow local emergency service guidance.

Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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