Flood Alert Info - River Went catchment
Area Description
The River Went and Hoyle Mill Stream from Ackworth Moor Top to the River Don.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 14:16
River Went
River levels on the River Went are falling today, Saturday 10/02/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon and overnight, therefore we are expecting river levels to rise again overnight, peaking tomorrow morning, Sunday 11/02/2024. Therefore, the risk of flooding remains and this Flood Alert remains in force.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and river levels closely.
This message will be updated by 21:00 on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 07:01
River Went
River levels are now returning to normal this morning as rainfall eased overnight..
No further significant rainfall is forecast, however we are expecting river levels to begin rising again later today with a second peak tomorrow, Sunday (11/02/2024). As such, this alert remains in force.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and river levels closely.
This message will be updated by 2:30 PM on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 18:24
River Went
River levels rose on the River Went as a result of persistent rainfall and rapid snowmelt yesterday (09/02/2024) and overnight. River levels are now peaking at Walden Stubbs and are forecast to fall overnight and into tomorrow morning (10/02/2024). The risk of flooding remains from River Went and Hoyle Mill Stream from Ackworth Moor Top to the River Don.
Further scattered rainfall is forecast throughout overnight. We do not currently expect to issue flood warnings in this catchment but we will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 06:30AM 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 10:44
River Went
River levels are rising on the River Went due to persistent rainfall and rapid snowmelt overnight. Flooding is possible from River Went and Hoyle Mill Stream from Ackworth Moor Top to the River Don from this morning, Friday 09/02/2024, until tomorrow.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout today and we expect levels to peak overnight tonight. We do not currently expect to issue flood warnings in this catchment but we will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 6:30pm 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 20:49
River Went
Levels in the Wentbridge area have been steadily falling throughout yesterday, Thursday 4th January 2024, and today, Friday 5th January 2024. Levels downstream in the Sykehouse area are also now steadily falling, but we may see small rises during high tides. We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels. Please take care near waterlogged land and flooded fields and use alternative routes until the water has receded. This message will be updated by 08:30 AM on 06/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:55
River Went
Levels in the Wentbridge area have been steadily falling throughout yesterday and today, Friday 5th January 2024. Levels downstream in the Sykehouse area are also now steadily falling, but we may see small rises during high tides. We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels. Please take care near waterlogged land and flooded fields and use alternative routes until the water has receded. This message will be updated by 20:30 on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 22:30
River Went
Levels in the Wentbridge area have been steadily falling throughout yesterday, Wednesday 3rd January 2024, and today, Thursday 4th January 2024. Levels downstream in the Sykehouse area are also now steadily falling, but we may see small rises during high tides. We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels. Please take care near waterlogged land and flooded fields and use alternative routes until the water has receded. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 15:59
River Went
Levels in the Wentbridge area have been steadily falling throughout yesterday, Wednesday 3rd January 2024, and today, Thursday 4th January 2024. Levels downstream in the Sykehouse area continue to steadily rise in response to Tuesday’s persistent rainfall. We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels. Areas affected by the rising water will principally be lower lying areas of farm and park land next to the river. Please take care near waterlogged land and flooded fields and use alternative routes until the water has receded. This message will be updated by 06:00 AM on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 07:25
River Went
Levels in the Wentbridge area have been steadily falling throughout yesterday, Wednesday 3rd January 2024, and overnight. Levels downstream in the Sykehouse area continue to steadily rise in response to yesterday's persistent rainfall. Despite further unsettled weather on Thursday, with showers at times, no further flooding impacts are currently expected and levels should gradually fall later today, Thursday 4th January 2024, and through the week. We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels and will have staff out checking our flood defences and trash screens. Areas affected by the rising water will principally be lower lying areas of farm and park land next to the river. Please take care near waterlogged land and flooded fields and use alternative routes until the water has receded. This message will be updated by 15:25 on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 18:29
River Went
Levels in the Wentbridge area have been steadily falling throughout today, Wednesday 3rd January 2024, and are expected to continue to fall overnight. Levels downstream in the Sykehouse area continue to steadily rise in response to yesterday's persistent rainfall. Despite further unsettled weather on Thursday, with showers at times, no further flooding impacts are currently expected and levels should gradually fall later today and through the week.
We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels and will have staff out checking our flood defences and trash screens.
Areas affected by the rising water will principally be lower lying areas of farm and park land next to the river. Please take care near waterlogged land and flooded fields and use alternative routes until the water has receded. This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 10:30
River Went
Levels in the Wentbridge area have been steadily falling overnight and through this morning, Wednesday 3rd January 2024. Levels downstream in the Sykehouse area continue to steadily rise in response to yesterday's persistent rainfall. Despite further unsettled weather on Wednesday and Thursday, with showers at times, no further flooding impacts are currently expected and levels should gradually fall later today and through the week.
We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels and will have staff out checking our flood defences and trash screens.
Areas affected by the rising water will principally be lower lying areas of farm and park land next to the river. Please take care near waterlogged land and flooded fields and use alternative routes until the water has receded. This message will be updated by 18:30 on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 12:25
River Went
River levels are rising on the River Went due to widespread rainfall last night and today, Tuesday 02/01/2024. Flooding is possible at The River Went and Hoyle Mill Stream from Ackworth Moor Top to the River Don from this afternoon, Tuesday 02/01/2024. Further rainfall is forecast throughout this afternoon into the early evening, and we expect levels to peak overnight. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 6:00 am 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 20:35
River Went
River levels are high on the River Went, and are expected to continue to rise in response to this evenings rainfall, 09/12/2023. Flooding is expected to remain a risk until tomorrow morning at 6 AM, with a peak at 11 PM 09/12/23.
There is further rainfall expected tomorrow, Sunday 10/12/2023, so river levels are expected to rise again throughout tomorrow afternoon.
We will continue to closely monitor rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by 08:30 AM on 10/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 13:27
River Went
River levels are forecast to rise again on the River Went in response to this morning’s rainfall, today, Saturday 09/12/2023. There is further rainfall forecast from late afternoon into this evening and levels will continue to rise overnight. We will continue to closely monitor rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by 20:30 on 09/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 05:45
River Went
River levels on the River Went remain high, but are falling and are expected to do so through this morning, 09/12/2023. Further rain is forecast over the weekend and river levels are expected to rise again later this morning around 9am, 09/12/2023. We will continue to closely monitor rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by 1:45pm on 09/12/2023
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 16:46
River Went
River levels on the River Went remain high, but are falling and are expected to do so until tomorrow morning, 09/12/2023. Further rain is forecast over the weekend and river levels are expected to rise again tomorrow around 9am, 09/12/2023. We will continue to closely monitor rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 04:45am on 09/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 08:45
River Went
River levels are high but steady on the River Went due to widespread rainfall yesterday, Thursday 07/12/2023, and overnight.
Flooding is possible at The River Went and Hoyle Mill Stream from Ackworth Moor Top to the River Don from 08:30 AM today, Friday 08/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast this morning however we expect levels to peak later this morning and fall later today.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 15:24
River Went
The River Went is rising following persistent rainfall combined with snowmelt on 4 December and is expected to peak at Walden Stubbs between 1500 and 1600 today. Flooding of property is not expected but there may be areas of standing water adjacent to the river on low-lying land. River levels are expected to fall through this evening.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 00:44
River Went
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2023 20:52
River Went
Levels on the River Went remain elevated but began to fall this afternoon (Wednesday 25/10/2023) and will continue to fall through the evening and overnight. Further showery rain is forecast over the next few days but no further impacts are expected. We do not anticipate we will need to issue any further flood warnings.
Our incident room remains open, and we are closely monitoring the forecast. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on Thursday 26/10/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2023 10:40
River Went
This alert has been issued as levels continue to rise today (25/10/2023) on the River Went following yesterday's rain. Impacts are expected around Topham Ferry Road and Lockage Road. River levels are peaking now and are expected to fall throughout the day. Our incident room remains open, and we are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan your routes and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 22:40 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2023 04:13
River Went
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 20:51
River Went
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Went due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Topham Ferry Road and Lockage Road with flooding of low lying land near the watercourse likely throughout today, 20th of October 2023.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend and river levels are expected to continue to rise and peak at 01:00 AM 21/10/2023 and then should begin to fall through the morning of Saturday 21st October. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 05:00 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 07:45
River Went
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Went due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Topham Ferry Road and Lockage Road with flooding of low lying land near the watercourse likely throughout today, 20th of October 2023.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend and river levels are expected to continue to rise. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 15:45 on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 19:31
River Went
Levels in the River Went catchment remain high following yesterday’s persistent rainfall. Levels at Wentbridge and Topham Ferry are now steadily falling and are expected to do so through tonight and into tomorrow, Saturday 19 November 2022. In the lower reaches of the catchment levels are likely to remain high for some time, until the River Don has fallen more significantly. Our operational staff are in the area checking our flood embankments and defences.
Please remain vigilant as standing water is likely to remain in fields and low-lying land for some time. We are expecting further unsettled weather from Sunday onwards. Whilst rainfall totals are expected to be lower than those experienced on Thursday, 17 November 2022, rivers are likely to be responsive to any further spells of rain. We will continue to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 19/11/22.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 11:33
River Went
Levels in the River Went catchment remain high following yesterday’s persistent rainfall. Levels at Wentbridge are now steadily falling and are expected to do so through today, Friday 18 November. In the lower reaches of the catchment levels are likely to remain high for some time, until the River Don has fallen more significantly. Our operational staff are in the area checking our flood embankments and defences.
Please remain vigilant as standing water is likely to remain in fields and low-lying land for some time. We are expecting further unsettled weather from Sunday onwards. Whilst rainfall totals are expected to be lower than those experienced on Thursday 17 November, rivers are likely to be responsive to any further spells of rain. We will continue to monitor the situation.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 23:01
River Went
River levels have now peaked but remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. No further significant rainfall is currently forecast overnight or tomorrow. River levels are forecast to gradually fall overnight but will remain high throughout the day tomorrow, 18/11/22.
Please continue to take care and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. There may still be standing water so please continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 18/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 13:56
River Went
River levels have risen, particularly in the upper reaches of the River Went catchment, as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected between now and 18:00 today, 17/11/22. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point, however there may be surface water issues locally. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon. We expect river levels to rise until around 23:00 this evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 21:55 on 17/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 20:29
River Went
River levels have risen as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall from Storm Eunice. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads.
We expect river levels to peak around 9pm this evening on 18/02/2022 before slowly beginning to fall overnight and throughout tomorrow, 19/02/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and our staff have been out cleaning trash screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Given the stormy conditions, stay well away from watercourses and flood water and be aware of debris and surface water affecting roads.
This message will be updated in at 8am, 19/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 14:34
River Went
River levels have risen as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall from Storm Eunice. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads.
We expect river levels to rise until around 8-9pm this evening on 18/02/2022 before slowly beginning to fall overnight and throughout tomorrow, 19/02/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and our staff have been out cleaning trash screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Given the stormy conditions, stay well away from watercourses and flood water and be aware of debris and surface water affecting roads
This message will be updated in at 9pm, 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2021 21:22
River Went
River levels in the lower Went have started to fall. Levels on the River Don continue to fall, which is allowing the Went doors to open and the levels in the Went around Topham Ferry Bridge to fall. Whilst levels remain high, the risk of flooding to low-lying roads and farmland remains. Further wintry showers are forecast over the next few days but we do not expect these to cause a significant river response. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff have been in the area checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated at 08:00 10/02/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2021 15:09
River Went
River levels in the lower Went have started to fall. Levels on the River Don continue to fall, which is allowing the Went doors to open and the levels in the Went around Topham Ferry Bridge to fall. Whilst levels remain high, the risk of flooding to low-lying roads and farmland remains. Further wintry showers are forecast over the next few days but we do not expect these to cause a significant river response. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff have been in the area checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated at 21:00 09/02/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2021 07:11
River Went
River levels in the lower Went remain high following persistent heavy rainfall during Storm Darcy. Levels on the River Don continue to fall, which is allowing the Went doors to open and the levels in the Went around Topham Ferry Bridge to fall. Whilst levels remain high, the risk of flooding to low-lying roads and farmland remains. Further wintry showers are forecast over the next few days but we do not expect these to cause a significant river response. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff have been in the area checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 21:25
River Went
River levels in the lower Went remain high following persistent heavy rainfall during Storm Darcy.
Levels around Topham Ferry Bridge peaked at lunchtime today and have started to slowly fall.
Levels on the River Don continue to fall, this is allowing the Went doors to open, as a result the levels in the Went have started to fall.
However whilst levels remain high the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads. Further wintery showers are forecast over the next few days but we do not expect these to cause a significant river response.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff have been in the area checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 08:00 (09/02/2021) or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 12:55
River Went
River levels in the lower Went remain high following persistent heavy rainfall during Storm Darcy (06/02/21). Levels around Topham Ferry Bridge are still slowly rising but are likely to steady later today, 08/02/21. The Went doors are now open and levels on the River Don have fallen, this should allow levels on the Went to gradually fall. However whilst levels remain high the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads. Further wintery showers are forecast over the next few days but we do not expect these to cause a significant river response. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff have been in the area checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 21:00 (08/02/2021) or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 04:20
River Went
River levels on the Went remain high followingpersistent heavy rainfall during Storm Darcy (06/02/21). Levels are expected to continue to rise slowly around Topham Ferry Bridge into today, 08/02/21, and consequently the risk of flooding of roads and farmland remains. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads. Further wintery showers are forecast over the next few days but we do not expect these to cause a significant river response. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff have checked defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers,which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as thesituation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 21:01
River Went
River levels in the River Went have risen as a result of persistent heavy rainfall yesterday (Saturday, 06/02/21). River levels remain high and consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible overnight tonight (Sunday, 07/02/2021). Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further wintery showers are forecast over the next few days but we do not expect these to cause a significant river response. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 13:00
River Went
River levels have risen as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall yesterday, 06/02/21. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible today, 07/02/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The heaviest rain from Storm Darcy has now passed and though further wintry showers are forecast today and tomorrow, though we do not expect this to cause a significant response. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 23:22
River Went
River levels remain high in the River Went catchment this evening as a result of previous rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. River levels peaked at Topham Ferry Bridge and are expected to continue to fall throughout the rest of the weekend. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Areas of standing water remain adjacent to the river on low lying land and roads, so please avoid using footpaths and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. We continue to monitor the situation and will update this message by 09:30am, 24 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 17:51
River Went
River levels remain high in the River Went catchment as a result of previous rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. River levels have now peaked at Topham Ferry Bridge and are expected to fall throughout the weekend. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the weekend. Areas of standing water remain adjacent to the river on low lying land and roads, so please avoid using footpaths and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. We will update this message by 23:30, 23/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 09:43
River Went
River levels remain high in the River Went catchment as a result of previous rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. River levels have now peaked at Topham Ferry Bridge and are expected to fall throughout the weekend. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the weekend. Areas of standing water remain adjacent to the river on low lying land and roads, so please avoid using footpaths and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. We will update this message by 6pm, 23 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 23:53
River Went
River levels remain high in the River Went as a result of previous rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. River levels are now peaking at Topham Ferry Bridge and are expected to fall overnight tonight (Friday, 22/01/21). No further significant rainfall is forecast over the weekend. Areas of standing water remain adjacent to the river on low lying land and roads. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00, 23/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 20:15
River Went
River levels remain high in the River Went as a result of previous rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. River levels are now peaking at Topham Ferry Bridge and are expected to fall overnight tonight (Friday, 22/01/21). No further significant rainfall is forecast over the weekend. Areas of standing water remain adjacent to the river on low lying land and roads. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 04:10, 23/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 12:00
River Went
River levels remain high in the River Went as a result of previous rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. River levels have not yet peaked in the Went at Topham Ferry Bridge, but are expected to later today, 22 January. No further significant rainfall forecast over the weekend. Areas of standing water remain adjacent to the river on low lying land and roads Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by this evening, 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 04:03
River Went
River levels rose across the Went Catchment as a result of the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. River levels have now peaked and are beginning to fall, with no further significant rainfall forecast. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 12:05, 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 20:09
River Went
River levels continue to rise across the Went Catchment as a result of the persistent rainfall throughout yesterday. River levels have peaked but will remain elevated throughout this evening (21/01/2021). They will slowly begin to fall throughout this evening with no further significant rainfall forecast. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 04:10, 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 12:41
River Went
River levels continue to rise across the Went Catchment as a result of the persistent rainfall throughout yesterday. River levels have peaked but will remain elevated throughout this afternoon (21/01/2021) and slowly begin to fall in to this evening with no further significant rainfall forecast. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 20:45, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 05:43
River Went
River levels continue to rise across the Went Catchment as a result of the persistent rainfall throughout yesterday and this morning (21/01/2021). River levels will remain elevated throughout this morning (21/01/2021) peaking by early afternoon. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 13:45, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 00:41
River Went
River levels are continuing to rise in the River Went Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall throughout Wednesday 20/01/2021. River levels are expected to peak late this morning into the afternoon (21/01/2021). Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 08:35am, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 13:13
River Went
River levels are continuing to rise in the River Went Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall throughout today, 20/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 21:15, 20/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 05:22
River Went
River levels are forecast to rise in the River Went Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall throughout today, 20/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 13:20, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 23:16
River Went
River levels are forecast to rise in the River Went catchment in response to rainfall through tomorrow, 20/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of minor roads and farmland is possible from tomorrow onwards. Areas most at risk initially are low lying land, roads and farmland. We will be closely monitoring locations where we may need to issue flood warnings. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 13:20
River Went
River levels are forecast to rise again later today across the Went Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall. This rainfall is due to continue through until Thursday morning, 21/01/21. Consequently, flooding of minor roads and farmland is possible from tomorrow onwards. Areas most at risk iinitially are low lying land, roads and farmland. By Wednesday afternoon we expect to see very high river levels and we will be monitoring closely to assess locations where we may need to issue flood warnings. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 05:22
River Went
Although river levels have fallen across the Went Catchment, this flood alert remains in place as we are expecting levels to rise later today, Tuesday 19th January 2021. A prolonged period of rain is expected this morning, with high rainfall totals through to Thursday, particularly over the Pennines. As the ground is saturated and river levels elevated, we are monitoring the situation closely and will be assessing whether we need to issue flood warnings from Tuesday onwards. Our operational staff have been out checking our flood defences and clearing screens ahead of the rainfall. Please stay away from low lying roads, which may be flooded. Be aware of standing water which may make driving conditions hazardous. Check GOV.UK for the latest river levels and 5 day flood forecast.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 21:11
River Went
River levels are now falling across the Went Catchment, but remain high as a result of recent rainfall and ongoing snow melt. This flood alert remains in place as we are expecting a return to higher levels from tomorrow, Tuesday 19th January. A prolonged period of rain is expected tonight, 18/01/21 with high rain totals through to Thursday, particularly over the Pennines. As the ground is saturated and river levels elevated, we are monitoring the situation closely and will be assessing whether we need to issue flood warnings from Tuesday onwards. Our operational staff have been out checking our flood defences and clearing screens ahead of the rainfall. Please stay away from low lying roads, which may be flooded. Be aware of standing water which may make driving conditions hazardous. Check Gov.UK for the latest river levels and 5 day flood forecast.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 16:39
River Went
River levels are now falling across the Went Catchment, but remain high as a result of recent rainfall and ongoing snow melt. This flood alert remains in place as we are expecting a return to high levels tomorrow, Tuesday 19th January. A prolonged period of heavy rain is expected tonight, 18/01/21 with high rain totals through to Thursday, particularly over the Pennines. As the ground is saturated and river levels elevated, we are monitoring the situation closely and will be assessing whether we need to issue flood warnings from Tuesday onwards. Our operational staff will be out today checking our flood defences and clearing screens ahead of the rainfall. Please stay away from low lying roads, which may be flooded. Be aware of standing water which may make driving conditions hazardous. Check Gov.UK for the latest river levels and 5 day flood forecast.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 16:01
River Went
River levels are forecast to rise across the Went Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall, from late Monday evening until Thursday morning. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from Tuesday morning onwards. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. As a result we expect to see high river levels from Tuesday morning around 6am. We will be monitoring closely to assess locations where we may need to issue flood warnings. Our field teams are out today, checking defences and clearing screens ahead of the rainfall. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond.
Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 07:27
River Went
River levels are now falling across the Went Catchment, but remain high as a result of recent rainfall and ongoing snow melt. This flood alert remains in place as we are expecting a return to high levels tomorrow, Tuesday 19th January. A prolonged period of heavy rain is expected from Monday night 18/01/21 with high rain totals through to Thursday, particularly over the Pennines. As the ground is saturated and river levels elevated, we are monitoring the situation closely and will be assessing whether we need to issue flood warnings from Tuesday onwards. Our operational staff will be out today checking our flood defences and clearing screens ahead of the rainfall. Please stay away from low lying roads, which may be flooded. Be aware of standing water which may make driving conditions hazardous. Check Gov.UK for the latest river levels and 5 day flood forecast.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 19:36
River Went
River levels are now falling across the Went Catchment, but remain high as a result of recent rainfall and ongoing snow melt. As such, flooding of low lying land, farmland and minor roads is possible this evening and overnight. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. No further significant rainfall is expected today (17/01/2021) or tomorrow morning. A prolonged period of heavy rain is expected from Monday night (18/01/21) with high rain totals through to Thursday, particularly over the Pennines. As the ground is saturated and river levels elevated, there is potential for widespread flooding issues across Yorkshire from Tuesday onwards. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please stay away from low lying roads, which may be flooded. Be aware of standing water which may make driving conditions hazardous. Check Gov.UK for the latest river levels and 5 day flood forecast.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 11:33
River Went
River levels are slowly falling following yesterday’s rainfall and thawing snow. As levels will remain high for the rest of the afternoon (17/01/21), flooding of low-lying land, farmland and minor roads remains possible. Further heavy rainfall is expected on Tuesday (19/01/2021) and Wednesday (20/02/2021) next week. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please stay away from low-lying roads, which may be flooded, and be aware of standing water which may make driving conditions hazardous. Check GOV.UK for the latest river levels and 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 19:30 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 21:24
River Went
River levels have steadily risen today in response to this morning’s rainfall and snow melt throughout the day. Consequently, flooding low lying land, farmland and minor roads is possible this evening and overnight. The Went should peak soon in Wentbridge area but continues to slowly rise further downstream. Levels are expected to start to drop again through Sunday (17/01/2021) but this process will be slowed due to the ongoing thaw of lying snow.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please stay away from low lying roads, which may be flooded, and be aware of ice and standing water which may make driving conditions hazardous. Check Gov.UK for the latest river levels and 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Sunday morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 13:31
River Went
River levels are steadily rising in response to this morning’s rainfall, combined with melting snow. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, farmland and minor roads is possible today, 16/01/2021. This flood alert has been triggered by levels at Wentbridge.
No further significant rainfall is expected today or tomorrow, however steady thawing of lying snow is likely to mean rivers will continue to rise this evening and overnight before falling again tomorrow (17/01/2021).
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please stay away from low lying roads, which may be flooded, and be aware of ice and standing water which may make driving conditions hazardous. Check Gov.UK for the latest river levels and 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 21:30, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 17:06
River Went
River levels are continuing to rise steadily as a result of earlier rainfall. Consequently, flooding of minor roads and farmland is possible this evening, 14/01/2021, and overnight. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Levels have now peaked upstream, at Wentbridge, but are expected to continue to rise slowly further downstream this evening, before falling again tomorrow. We are currently in a series of high tides which will slow down the rate at which water can escape into the Don. Further rain is forecast for Saturday morning 16/01/2021, and with potential for significant snow melt too, we are likely to see a return to high river levels over the weekend. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 15/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 16:56
River Went
River levels are continuing to rise steadily as a result of earlier rainfall. Consequently, flooding of minor roads and farmland is possible this evening, 14/01/2021, and overnight. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Levels have now peaked upstream, at Wentbridge, but are expected to continue to rise slowly further downstream this evening, before falling again tomorrow. We are currently in a series of high tides which will slow down the rate at which water can escape into the Don. Further rain is forecast for Saturday morning 16/01/2021, and with potential for significant snow melt too, we are likely to see a return to high river levels over the weekend. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 5/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 09:12
River Went
River levels have risen as a result of persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of minor roads and farmland is possible today, 14/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall and snow is forecast over the next 6 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 17:00 on 14/01/2021. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and are sending our operational staff to check defences and pumps in the area. .
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 00:18
River Went
Levels on the River Went have peaked and are now falling, but will remain elevated throughout Tuesday, 25/02/2020. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. We will continue to monitor the situation from our incident room. Please avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of footpaths which are close to watercourses. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 08:20 on the 25/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 16:00
River Went
Levels on the River Went are currently elevated following this morning’s rainfall, Monday 24/02/2020. Levels are expected to remain high until the early hours of tomorrow morning (25/02/2020) before they will begin to fall. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. We continue to monitor the situation from our incident room. Please avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of footpaths which are close to watercourses. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 23:55 on the 24/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 00:56
River Went
River levels on the Went have peaked and are forecast to continue to fall steadily overnight and into Monday Morning (17th February). Whilst the period of greatest risk has now passed, this warning is still in force as river levels remain high, with an ongoing risk of flooding to low-lying land and roads. We currently expect levels to fall through Monday morning.
Scattered showers are forecast for the first half of the week. We do not anticipate a significant river level response, but levels are expected to remain higher than average for at least the next two days.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near watercourses, which may be flooded, and avoid driving through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 16:06
River Went
River levels rose overnight as a result of the heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Levels remain high, so this warning remains in force. Consequently, the risk of flooding to low-lying land and roads remains today, 16/02/20. We expect levels to peak later this afternoon.
Scattered showers are forecast for the first half of the week. We do not anticipate a significant river level response, but levels are expected to remain higher than average for at least the next two days.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near watercourses, which may be flooded, and avoid driving through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 00:30 on 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 22:04
River Went
Following recent rainfall which has left ground saturated, river levels have risen as a result of Storm Dennis. Rainfall is expected to continue throughout the night tonight, 15/02/20, and into Sunday morning, with a period of sustained rainfall likely from the late evening.
Based on the current forecast, river levels are likely to rise steadily throughout the night as further sustained rainfall falls, and are expected to peak in the afternoon tomorrow, 16/02/20.
The risk of flooding to low-lying land and roads remains this evening and into Sunday.
We have are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near watercourses, and be prepared to act on your flood plan. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast and for weather forecasts please see the Met Office. This message will be updated at 06:00, 16/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 13:54
River Went
Following recent rainfall which has left the ground saturated, river levels are forecast to rise as a result of Storm Dennis. Rainfall is expected to intensify from midday today, 15 February 2020. The current forecast indicates that the river response will begin later this afternoon and is likely to peak in the afternoon of Sunday, 16 February. Flooding of properties, roads and farmland is possible this evening and into Sunday.
We are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying land that may be flooded. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast and for weather forecasts please see the Met Office. This message will be updated at 22:00 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 03:31
River Went
River levels in the River Went continue to fall as water makes its way downstream following rainfall from storm Ciara on Sunday (9/02/2020). High tides this morning at 8:47am (11/2/20) may slow the rate at which river levels drop but we do not expect any further risk of flooding. Our Leeds incident room remains open and we continue to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 11:35am on 11/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 19:39
River Went
River levels in the River Went continue to fall as water makes its way downstream following rainfall from storm Ciara on Sunday (9/02/2020). High tides today (Monday) and on Tuesday may slow the rate at which river levels drop but we do not expect any further risk of flooding. Our Leeds incident room remains open and we continue to monitor the situation as we approach the next high tide between 20:00 and 21:00 this evening.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 19:56
River Went
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Ciara. We expect river levels at Went Bridge to peak overnight and remain high into tomorrow (10/02/2020).
Further showers are forecast over the next 24 hours. High tides on Monday 10/02/2020 may slow the rate at which river levels will fall on the lower River Went.
We urge residents to prepare, remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through low-lying land or near local watercourses. Our incident room is open and we are monitoring the situation closely
This message will be updated by 03:40 on 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 12:30
River Went
River levels have risen and will continue to rise throughout the afternoon on Sunday (09/02/2020) as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Ciara. Widespread rain and high winds are expected to continue through to early afternoon Sunday. We urge residents to prepare, remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through low-lying land or near local watercourses. Our incident room is open and we are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message by 20:30 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.