Flood Warning Info - River Wharfe at Castley Lane

River levels are high and beginning to peak following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected on Wednesday, 01/01/2025. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wharfe, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties on Castley Lane from the A658 near Pool Bridge to Castley. Levels are expected to remain high before falling this evening. Our incident room is open and we are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 6pm on Wednesday 01/01/2025, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected on Wednesday morning, 01/01/2025. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wharfe, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties on Castley Lane from the A658 near Pool Bridge to Castley. Rainfall is expected to clear this morning, but levels are expected to continue rising before peaking later in the day. Our incident rooms are open and we are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 12:00 on Wednesday 01/01/2025, or as the situation changes.

The flood warning for the River Wharfe at Castley Lane 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. Areas at risk are locations near the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties on Castley Lane from the A658 near Pool Bridge to Castley. We are monitoring river levels closely. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. 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.

A flood warning remains in force for River Nidd at Castley Lane due to recent heavy rainfall. River levels have fallen since yesterday but remain above normal. Areas at risk are locations near the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties on Castley Lane from the A658 near Pool Bridge to Castley. We are monitoring river levels closely. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Showers are forecast for Monday 21/02/2022 and Tuesday 22/02/2022. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Monday afternoon.

A flood warning has been issued for River Nidd at Castley Lane as river levels are rising quickly. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Properties on Castley Lane from the A658 near Pool Bridge to Castley. 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.