Flood Warning Info - River Aire at West Haddlesey
Area Description
West Haddlesey including Main Street, Riverside Court, Old House Gardens and River Lane.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 00:27
River Aire
The River Aire at Chapel Haddlesey is falling but remains high due to persistent rainfall earlier in the week. River levels are expected to steadily fall through the rest of the week. We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels. Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by 08:30 AM on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 16:57
River Aire
The River Aire at Chapel Haddlesey is falling but remains high due to persistent rainfall earlier in the week. River levels will remain high in the Lower Aire catchment through today, Thursday 04/1/24, with washland levels also remaining high. River levels are expected to steadily fall through the rest of the week. We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels. Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by 01:00 AM on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 08:30
River Aire
The River Aire at Chapel Haddlesey is falling but remains high due to persistent rainfall earlier in the week. River levels will remain high in the Lower Aire catchment through today, Thursday 04/1/24, with washland levels also remaining high. River levels are expected to steadily fall through the rest of the week. We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels. Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by 16:30 on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 23:55
River Aire
The River Aire at Chapel Haddlesey remains high due to persistent rainfall. Levels are now falling further upstream but will remain high in the Lower Aire catchment through today, Thursday 04/1/24, with washland areas continuing to fill. River levels are expected to steadily fall through the rest of the week. We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels.
Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 11:50 AM on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 15:53
River Aire
The River Aire at Chapel Haddlesey remains high due to yesterday's persistent rainfall. Levels are now falling further upstream at Castleford, but will remain high in the Lower Aire catchment through today, Wednesday 03/01/24, with washland areas continuing to fill. Despite further unsettled weather on Wednesday and Thursday, with showers at times, river levels are expected to steadily fall through the rest of the week. We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels.
Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 11:50 PM on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 07:40
River Aire
The River Aire at Chapel Haddlesey remains high due to yesterday's persistent rainfall. Levels are now falling further upstream at Castleford, but will remain high in the Lower Aire catchment through today, Wednesday 3/1/24, with washland areas continuing to fill. Despite further unsettled weather on Wednesday and Thursday, with showers at times, river levels are expected to steadily fall through the rest of the week. We will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels.
Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 15:30 on 3/1/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 23:33
River Aire
The River Aire at Chapel Haddlesey remains high due to the recent rainfall . Levels are expected to start falling tomorrow morning, Wednesday 3/1/24. Further unsettled weather is expected over the coming days and we will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels.
Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 07:30 AM on 3/1/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 15:28
River Aire
The River Aire at Chapel Haddlesey has now peaked in response to the recent rainfall but remains high. Levels are currently expected to fall throughout the rest of today and evening, Tuesday 2/1/24, but flooding is still possible through into tomorrow. Further unsettled weather is expected over the coming days and we will be closely monitoring the forecasts and river levels.
Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 10:30pm on 2/1/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 06:03
River Aire
The River Aire at Chapel Haddlesey has risen in response to the overnight rainfall. Property flooding is expected to occur. Levels should peak around 09:00 this morning before slowly falling during the day. Further rain is expected today so river levels are likely to respond again.
Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 6pm on 2/1/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 23:28
River Aire
River levels have now fallen on the River Aire at West Haddlesey, and the risk of flooding has now reduced.
Please continue to take care around any standing flood water. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
This message will be updated by 08:00 on 23/10/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 15:37
River Aire
River levels remain high, however are beginning to fall on the River Aire. Levels in the washlands uptsream of West Haddlesey (Birkin Holme and West Holme) are begining to stabilise and have begun falling today, 22/20/23.We will continue to monitor levels closely and re-issue this warning if necessary.
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 11:40 PM on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 07:55
River Aire
River levels continue to fall in the lower River Aire. Levels in the washlands upstream of West Haddlesey (Birkin Holme and West Holme) are beginning to stabilise and should start to fall later today. With no further, significant rainfall forecast for 22nd and 23rd October 2023, the situation in relation to flood risk is expected to improve. This message will be updated by 15:55, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 23:34
River Aire
River levels have peaked but remain high on the River Aire at West Haddlesey.
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 07:25, 22/10/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 15:43
River Aire
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
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 Warning issued on 23 Feb 2022 06:57
River Aire
Washland levels remain high at Chapel Haddlesey as the impacts from recent rain storms move down the Lower Aire catchment. Although levels are now beginning to fall this warning remains in force as the washlands remain at levels where we may see some overtopping. Due to this increase in risk, property flooding in locations closest to the washlands is possible today, 23/02/22. Although we expect levels in the washlands to remain high for some time, we do not expect severe increases in the levels and the weather outlook is not showing significant rainfall here, or higher up the catchment, over the next couple of days. We continue to closely monitor the situation. Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which may be flooded. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. To report flooding, call our incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 15:00, 23/02/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 20:34
River Aire
Washland levels remain high at Chapel Haddlesey as the impacts from recent rain storms move down the Lower Aire catchment. This warning remains in force as the washlands, which have been very full here for the last 24 hours, remain at levels where we may see some overtopping. Due to this increase in risk, property flooding in locations closest to the washlands is possible today, 22/02/22. Although we expect levels in the washlands to remain high for some time, we do not expect severe increases in the levels and the weather outlook is not showing significant rainfall here, or higher up the catchment, over the next couple of days. We continue to closely monitor the situation. Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which may be flooded. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. To report flooding, call our incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 04:15am, 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 20:23
River Aire
Washland levels remain high at Chapel Haddlesey as the impacts from recent rain storms move down the Lower Aire catchment. This warning remains in force as the washlands, which have been very full here for the last 24 hours, remain at levels where we may see some overtopping. Due to this increase in risk, property flooding in locations closest to the washlands is possible today, 22/02/22. Although we expect levels in the washlands to remain high for some time, we do not expect severe increases in the levels and the weather outlook is not showing significant rainfall here, or higher up the catchment, over the next couple of days. We continue to closely monitor the situation. Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which may be flooded. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. To report flooding, call our incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 06:15am, 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 08:34
River Aire
Washland levels remain high at Chapel Haddlesey as the impacts from recent storms rain move down the Lower Aire catchment. This warning remains in force as the washlands, which have been very full here for the last 24 hours, remain at levels where we may see some overtopping. Due to this increase in risk, property flooding in locations closest to the washland is possible today, 22/02/22.
Though we expect levels in the washlands to remain high for some time, we do not expect severe increases in the levels and the weather outlook is not showing significant rainfall here, or higher up the catchment, over the next couple of days. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation.
Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded.
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 16:30, 22/02/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 01:43
River Aire
Washland levels remain high at Chapel Haddlesey as the impacts from recent storms rain move down the Lower Aire catchment. This warning has been issued as the washlands, which have been very full here for the last 24 hours, remain at levels where we may see some overtopping. Due to this increase in risk, property flooding in locations closest to the washland is possible today, 22/02/22.
Though we expect levels in the washlands to remain high for some time, we do not expect severe increases in the levels and the weather outlook is not showing significant rainfall here, or higher up the catchment, over the next couple of days. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation.
Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded.
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 09:45, 22/02/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 17:29
River Aire
Washland levels have risen at Chapel Haddlesey as the impacts from yesterday’s rain move down the Lower Aire catchment. This warning has been issued as the washlands, which have been very full here for the last 24 hours, have now risen to levels where we may see some overtopping. Due to this increase in risk, property flooding in locations closest to the washland is possible today, 21/02/22.
Though we expect levels in the washlands to remain high for some time, we do not expect severe increases in the levels and the weather outlook is not showing significant rainfall here, or higher up the catchment, over the next couple of days. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation.
Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which could be flooded.
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 01:25am on 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2021 23:13
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire remain high following the persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland will remain whilst the washlands remain high. Areas most at risk are properties in West Haddlesey and Chapel Haddlesey. Our incident response staff are checking defences and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe, put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 9:30am, 24 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2021 17:45
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire remain high following the persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland will remain for the rest of the day (Saturday, 23/01/2021) whilst the washlands remain high. Areas most at risk are properties in West Haddlesey and Chapel Haddlesey. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe, put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 11:30pm, 23 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2021 09:30
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire remain high following the persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland will remain for the rest of the day (Saturday, 23/01/2021) whilst the washlands remain high. Areas most at risk are properties in West Haddlesey and Chapel Haddlesey. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe, put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. 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 on the Lower Aire remain high following the persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland remains overnight (Friday 22/01/21). Areas most at risk are properties in West Haddlesey and Chapel Haddlesey. Levels are likely to remain high for the next couple of days with washlands continuing to hold water. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe, put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 08:30, 23/01/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 19:45
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire remain high following the persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland remains overnight (Friday 22/01/21). Areas most at risk are properties in West Haddlesey and Chapel Haddlesey. Levels are likely to remain high for the next couple of days with washlands continuing to hold water. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe, put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 03:45 23/01/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 11:44
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire remain high following the persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland remains today (Friday 22.01.21). Areas most at risk are properties in West Haddlesey and Chapel Haddlesey. Levels are likely to remain high for the next couple of days with washlands continuing to hold water. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe, put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 19:45 22/01/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 04:31
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire remain high following the persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland remains overnight (Thursday, 21/01/2021 into Friday (22.01.20)). Areas most at risk are properties in West Haddlesey and Chapel Haddlesey. Levels are likely to remain high for the next couple of days and washlands are expected to fill. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe, put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 12:35, 22/01/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 20:35
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire remain high following the persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland remains this evening (Thursday, 21/01/2021). Areas most at risk are properties in West Haddlesey and Chapel Haddlesey. Levels are likely to remain high for the next couple of days and washlands are expected to fill. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe, put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 04:35, 22/01/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 12:31
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire remain high following the persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland remains today (Thursday, 21/01/2021). Areas most at risk are properties in West Haddlesey and Chapel Haddlesey. Levels are likely to remain high for the next couple of days and washlands are expected to fill. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe, put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 20:35, 21/01/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 04:13
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire remain high following the persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. The risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland remains this morning. (Thursday, 21/01/2021). Areas most at risk are properties in West Haddlesey and Chapel Haddlesey. Levels are likely to remain high for the next couple of days and washlands are expected to fill. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain safe, put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 12:10pm, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 18:21
River Aire
Rivers levels on the lower Aire have continued to rise today (20/01/2021) following the persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected overnight and into tomorrow (Thursday, 21/01/2021). Areas most at risk are properties in West Haddlesey and Chapel Haddlesey. Levels are likely to remain high for the next couple of days and washlands expected to fill.
Further persistent rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please remain safe, put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 02:30 tomorrow, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 10:29
River Aire
Rivers levels on the lower Aire have risen following the persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected today, 20/01/2021. Areas most at risk are properties in West Haddlesey and Chapel Haddlesey.
Further persistent rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please remain safe and put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 18:20 today, 20/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2020 04:03
River Aire
The River Aire at Chapel Haddlesey and levels in Birkin Holme Washlands remain elevated as the river level peak from Storm Ciara travels down the River Aire. This warning will remain in force until levels have reduced and the risk has passed. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. This message will be updated by 12.00 on 12/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2020 19:57
River Aire
The River Aire at Chapel Haddlesey and levels in Birkin Holme Washlands remain elevated as the river level peak from Storm Ciara travels down the River Aire. River levels have been steadily falling at Beal today, however this warning will remain in force until levels have reduced more significantly and the risk has passed. Further scattered showers are forecast tonight and tomorrow, 12/02/20, however we do not anticipate additional river level response.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. This message will be updated by 03.30 on 12/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2020 12:07
River Aire
The River Aire at Chapel Haddlesey and levels in Birkin Holme Washlands remain elevated as the river level peak from Storm Ciara travels down the River Aire.
This warning will remain in force until levels have reduced and the risk has passed. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through fast moving water.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. This message will be updated by 19.30 on 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2020 07:50
River Aire
The River Aire at Chapel Haddlesey and levels in Birkin Holme Washlands remain elevated as the river level peak from Storm Ciara travels down the River Aire.
This warning will remain in force until levels have reduced and the risk has passed. Further scattered showers are forecast today 11/02/20, however we do not anticipate additional river level response.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through fast moving water.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. This message will be updated by 15:50 on 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2020 05:09
River Aire
River levels remain high as a result of the recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this morning, 11/02/20. Areas most at risk are West Haddlesey and Chapel Haddlesey.
Further showers are forecast over the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to remain high.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 13:15 on 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 22:29
River Aire
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of the recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight and into Tuesday morning, 11/02/20. Areas most at risk are West Haddlesey and Chapel Haddlesey.
Further showers are forecast over the next 24 hours and we expect river levels to remain high.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 06:30 on 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.