RIVERS burst their banks as Storm Hannah bashed its way through East Lancashire over the weekend.

Water levels at the River Calder and Ribble rose high and spilled over onto fields and roads.

Sawley and Ribchester bore the brunt of the flooding with water creeping into gardens and causing roads to be closed off.

Jody Walsh, who works at the Ribchester Arms, said the water was creeping up Blackburn Road and towards the pub.

She said: "We were a bit concerned as we were flooded in 2015.

"We remained open and had customers in the pub.

"We could see cars were driving through the road.

"We've tried to call the council but they were closed.

"We hoped someone came by with sand bags or something otherwise if the water had kept coming up we would have been in a bit of trouble."

Residents rallied in Whalley and began handing out sandbags to put by people's doors in case the River Ribble which runs near the village burst.

Police closed East View which links Chatburn and Grindleton as it became impassable as a result of the heavy rain.

A Burnley Council spokesman said: "Flood defences were put out at Padiham Town Hall as a precaution.

"The decision was taken to close Thompson Park.

"Park Rangers will review the water levels and will re-open the park tomorrow should it be safe to do so."

The ladies' toilets beneath Padiham Town Hall were also flooded.

Gillian Darbyshire, of Whalley and Billington Flood Action Group, said: "We need residents to sign up for Environment Agency flood alerts.

"Report blocked drains to Lancashire County Council and keep in touch with the flood action group for help and updates."

Firefighters were called to Barrow Primary School to direct water away from the school.

A fire service spokesman said: "It was great to see the community working together. "Shout out to young Harry who is a pupil there, he really helped us, a future firefighter for sure."

The Met Office has not issued any weather warnings for Monday.