Known flooding areas in the village

Bottom of Raikes Road

This has improved of late as the drains have been flushed,  But houses and gardens close to the road can flood. Driving too fast in the flood can cause a backwash into properties like Raikes Farm for example. 

In 2026 United Utilities are improving the derainage still further by installing a new outflow pipe to the water treatment plant on water Lane. 

Water Lane drain

There are two outflows on the lane, the one on the western side is the highway drain for the A586 this is an open drain and can flood in winter making the path impassible. The drain on the eastern side is th drain from Raikes Road and the sewerage system this is a closed drain.   

Copp Lane

The area around Gradwell's Farm is liable to flooding at any time of the year.  This is due to slow draining of surface water. At times the road can be impassible.

Pinfold area

The flooding occurs at the entrance to the Pinfold and on the road to the gated community. As this is private land there is little we can do about it. 

Bottom of St Mary's Road

This is on the bend at the bottom of St Mary's Road and is created by slow moving surface water.

White's Bridge

This is on the main A586 and is caused by the levees being higher than the road bridge.  In wet weather pass with care especially at night as it is not lit.

Edge of Square

This is at the exit to the Square with its junction with Leckonby Street. This is caused by road damage.

Lancaster Avenue

This is caused by slow moving surface water and tends to flood at the start of the open area.

Have we missed any?

If you know of any others please contact me. Thanks