Flood Warning Info - River Aire at Newton and Fairburn
Area Description
Newton and Fairburn including Newton Lane, Caudle Hill and Ings Mere Court.
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.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 16:40
River Aire
River levels are falling in the River Aire downstream of Castleford and this will continue through Sunday, 22/10/2023 as no significant rainfall is forecast today. Standing water will remain in areas adjacent to the river and has not yet reached a level in Fairburn washlands at which we can remove this warning. Our incident room remain open. This message will be updated by 12:40 AM, 23/10/2023
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 09:27
River Aire
River levels are falling in the River Aire downstream of Castleford, and will continue to fall through Sunday, 22/10/2023, as no significant rainfall is forecast today. Standing water will remain in areas adjacent to the river. Water levels have not yet fallen to a level in Fairburn washlands at which we can remove this warning, although it is likely that we will be able to remove it later today.
Our incident room remains open. This message will be updated by 17:30, 22/10/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 03:09
River Aire
River levels remain high on the River Aire downstream of Castleford, although are expected to begin to fall throughout the night and into Sunday, 22/10/2023.
Flooding in areas adjacent to the river remains a risk, so you should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 11:00, 22/10/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 19:39
River Aire
River levels have peaked today 21/10/2023 in the River Aire downstream of Castleford after yesterday’s rain. Levels remain high in the Fairburn area as water continues to accumulate in the washlands next to the river.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 04:00, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 13:20
River Aire
River levels have peaked in the River Aire downstream of Castleford after yesterday’s rain. Levels remain high in the Fairburn area as water continues to accumulate in the washlands next to the river. Water levels are forecast to peak this afternoon but could exceed the level at which there is a risk of flooding of roads and some properties.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 21:20, 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2021 08:52
River Aire
River levels are continuing to fall but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Levels in the washlands are also falling and are forecast to continue to fall throughout today (08/02/21). However, levels will remain high so flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. Wintry showers are forecast over the next 24 hours but we do not expect this to have an impact on levels. 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 by 17:00 (08/02/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2021 00:37
River Aire
River levels are now falling but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Levels in the washlands are also falling and are forecast to continue to fall throughout Monday (08/02/21), however, levels will remain high so flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible overnight into Monday (08/02/21). Areas most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. Wintry showers are forecast over the next 24 hours but we do not expect this to have an impact on levels. 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 Warning issued on 7 Feb 2021 16:39
River Aire
River levels have risen as a result of the heavy rainfall yesterday. Consequently, the washlands have been filling and flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible this evening and overnight (Sunday, 07/02/21). Areas most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours but we do not expect this to have an impact on levels. 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 Warning issued on 7 Feb 2021 08:40
River Aire
River levels have risen as a result of the heavy rainfall yesterday. Consequently, the washlands have been filling and flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible from 08:00 and today, 07/02/21. Areas most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours, but we do not expect this to have an impact on levels. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 Warning issued on 24 Jan 2021 09:31
River Aire
River levels across the Aire catchment are falling following the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Fairburn will continue to drop today (24/01/2021), though they will still remain at a level where flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. We continue to monitor the situation. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by 5:30pm, 24/01/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2021 23:10
River Aire
River levels across the Aire catchment are falling following the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Fairburn will continue to drop on Sunday (24/01/2021), though they will still remain at a level where flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. We continue to monitor the situation. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by 9:30am, 24 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2021 17:39
River Aire
River levels across the Aire catchment are now falling following the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Fairburn will continue to drop this weekend, though they will still remain at a level where flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Area most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. We continue to monitor the situation. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by 11:30pm, 23 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2021 09:26
River Aire
River levels across the Aire catchment are now falling following the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Fairburn will continue to drop this weekend, though they will still remain at a level where flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Area most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. Our incident response staff are checking defences and we are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated by 6pm, 23 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2021 00:27
River Aire
River levels across the Aire Catchment are now starting to drop after persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Fairburn have continued to drop overnight and into the weekend, though still remain at a level where flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Area most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. Our incident response staff are checking defences and we are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated by 08:30, 23/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 18:35
River Aire
River levels across the Aire Catchment are now starting to drop after persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Fairburn have continued to drop today (22/01/2021), though still remain at a level where flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Area most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. Our incident response staff are checking defences and we are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated by 02:30 on 23/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 10:52
River Aire
River levels across the Aire Catchment are now starting to drop after persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Fairburn are starting to drop today (22/01/2021), though still remain at a level where flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Area most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. Our incident response staff are checking defences and we are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated by 18:52 on 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 03:53
River Aire
River levels across the Aire Catchment have risen as a result of the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Fairburn have continued to rise and have reached a level where flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. River levels should begin to fall today (22/01/2020). Area most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. Our incident response staff are checking defences and we are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated by 12.00 on 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 20:02
River Aire
River levels across the Aire Catchment have risen as a result of the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Fairburn have continued to rise and have reached a level where flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. River levels should begin to fall tomorrow (22/01/2020). Area most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. Our incident response staff are checking defences and we are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated by 04.00 on 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 11:54
River Aire
River levels across the Aire Catchment have risen as a result of the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Fairburn have continued to rise and have reached a level where flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. Area most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. Our incident response staff are checking defences and we are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated by 19:55 today, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 10:58
River Aire
River levels across the Aire Catchment have risen as a result of the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Fairburn have continued to rise and are now peaking at a level where flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. Area most at risk are Newton Lane and Caudle Hill. Our incident response staff are checking defences and we are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated by 18:55 today, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.