Severe flash flooding in Horwich area is causing numerous closures: *A673 Chorley New Rd CLOSED from Ainsworth Ave to The Beehive Rbt *A6027 DeHavilland Way CLOSED from Middlebrook Rbt to Beehive Rbt – heavily congested – AVOID! Some minor/estate roads impassable too. pic.twitter.com/4YJZ2bfswM — MancTraffic (@manctraffic) May 16, 2021 🚨🚨FLOOD WARNING🚨🚨 — North West 4×4 Response (@NW4x4R) May 16, 2021 
A emergency services response is currently ongoing in the Horwich area of Bolton following an intense downpour this afternoon.
>Posted 19:30pm on Sunday 16th May 2021
The incident occurred following approximately 2.5 inches of rain that fell within the space of an hour between 5 and 6pm this evening. The storm also brought hail and frequent thunder for a short period.
Photo below by Nicola Crompton
We have received several reports of flash flooding in Horwich, Lancashire.
@LancashireFRS and @manchesterfire are on scene and dealing with stranded persons.
We are on StandBy to assist if required by 999 services. pic.twitter.com/KvT51jSbBR
Whilst the storm is currently fading out, many roads in the area still remain impassable.
Keep track of this storm and others on the live lightning tracker page.