Right now
The most recent data we hold from EA FLOOD arrived 2 hours ago, and this point is in it.
2 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest <1 km from here.
Reported by EA FLOOD today.
It is one of only 3 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 24 March 2026. The last comparable one was on 4 September 2026.
What the source measured
EA FLOOD reported: Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston
Urban PEI: 3,158,673 within a heuristic 50 km radius; not unique people.
Nearby, since 24 March 2026
- September 29, 2026 · score 39 · 0.0 km
- September 4, 2026 · 0.0 km
- September 3, 2026 · 0.0 km
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.
This is our versioned heuristic index, not source severity or a calibrated probability. Urban PEI does not count unique people.
Computed under scoring rules v5. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Flood |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 39 / 100 |
| Legacy data-support index | 0.69/1 |
| Coordinates | 53.8600, -2.7200 |
| Nearest City | Preston (11 km) |
| Urban exposure index (PEI) | 3.2M within 50 km |
| Impact Tier | significant |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-29T14:03:05.000Z |
| Source | http://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/floods/012WATWE |
Physical priority index · v5. Heuristic priority, not calibrated probability, predictive accuracy or damage. The legacy data-support index combines assigned source support and field availability. Urban PEI is distance-weighted and does not count unique people; zero does not establish that nobody is present. Model cards.
Source and revision timeline
Source: ea_flood. Occurrence: 2026-09-29T14:03:05.000Z.
First archived: 2026-08-15T08:45:45.262Z. Material modification: 2026-09-29T14:54:14.828Z.
Retained revisions are prospective; earlier versions may be unavailable. No revision entry does not prove that a record never changed.
2026-09-29T14:54:14.828Z · model_change
Version 4 → 5.
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| SeverityLevel | 3 |
| FloodCategory | Flood Alert |
| County | Lancashire |
| RiverOrSea | Wyre Estuary |
| EaAreaName | Cumbria and Lancashire |
| FloodAreaID | 012WATWE |
| IsTidal | true |
| TimeRaised | 2026-09-29T15:03:05 |
| TimeSeverityChanged | 2026-09-29T15:03:00 |
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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