Flood Warning Info - River Nidd and Cockhill Beck at Hampsthwaite

Area Description

Properties situated along Church Lane and St.Thomas A Becket Walk.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

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Flood Warning History

Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 10:40
River Nidd
The flood warning for the River Nidd at Hampsthwaite remains in force. River levels have been dropping in the upper catchments, but are now rising due to local rainfall. Levels are not expected to rise much further or reach yesterday’s levels. We are not expecting large amounts of rainfall through today and expect to remove the flood warning later on. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Nidd, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties situated along Church Lane at Hampsthwaite. We are monitoring river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated later today, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 20:51
River Nidd
The Flood Warning for the River Nidd at Hampsthwaite remains in force. River levels have peaked and will remain high, with no further rise forecast. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Nidd, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties situated along Church Lane at Hampsthwaite. The current level at Birstwith is 3.38m and is expected to remain steady throughout tonight, Sunday 20/02/22. Further rainfall is expected overnight and into tomorrow Monday 21/02/2022. We are monitoring river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated by 09:00am on 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 07:25
River Nidd
A flood warning has been issued for the River Nidd at Hampsthwaite. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Nidd, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Properties situated along Church Lane at Hampsthwaite. The current level at Birstwith is 2.94 m and rising quickly. Further rainfall is expected for the rest of Sunday 20/02/2022 and into tomorrow Monday 21/02/2022. We are monitoring river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated this afternoon 20/02/2022.