Flood Warning Info - River Aire at Hirst Marsh and West Marsh
Area Description
Hirst Marsh and West Marsh including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm.
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 8 Jan 2024 01:04
River Aire
Levels continue to steadily fall but remain high in West Marsh Washland, so this Flood Warning will remain in force through the rest of today, Sunday 7th January 2024, and overnight. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. River levels have continued to fall through Sunday and washland levels are continuing to fall slowly, however high tides will slow the drop in levels. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the coming days. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. 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 09:00 AM on 08/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 17:58
River Aire
Levels continue to steadily fall but remain high in West Marsh Washland, so this Flood Warning will remain in force through the rest of today, Sunday 7th January 2024, and overnight. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. River levels have continued to fall through Sunday and washland levels are continuing to fall slowly, however high tides will slow the drop in levels. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the coming days. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. 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 01:50 AM on 08/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 09:49
River Aire
Levels continue to steadily fall but remain high in West Marsh Washland, so this Flood Warning will remain in force through today, Sunday 7th January 2024, and overnight. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. River levels have continued to fall overnight and washland levels are also continuing to fall slowly, however, high tides will slow the drop in levels. Our operational staff will be in the Lower Aire area today to assess the situation. No further significant rainfall is forecast. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. 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 17:50 on 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 01:27
River Aire
Levels remain high in West Marsh Washland, so this Flood Warning will remain in force through today, Saturday 6th January 2024, and overnight. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. River levels have continued to fall today and washland levels are continuing to fall slowly, however, high tides will slow the drop in levels. Our operational staff have been in the Hirst Courtney area today to assess the situation. No further significant rainfall is forecast. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. 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 09:30 AM on 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 17:05
River Aire
Levels remain high in West Marsh Washland, so this Flood Warning will remain in force through today, Saturday 6th January 2024, and overnight. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. River levels have continued to fall today and washland levels are continuing to fall slowly, however, high tides will slow the drop in levels. Our operational staff have been in the Hirst Courtney area today to assess the situation. No further significant rainfall is forecast. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. 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 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 08:49
River Aire
Levels remain high in West Marsh Washland, so this Flood Warning will remain in force through today, Saturday 6th January 2024. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. River levels have continued to fall overnight and washland levels are continuing to fall very slowly, however high tides will slow the drop in levels. No further significant rainfall is forecast. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. 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 16:45 on 06/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 23:47
River Aire
Levels remain high in West Marsh Washland so this Flood Warning remains in force this evening, Friday 05/01/2024. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. No further significant rainfall is forecast. River levels have fallen and washland levels are continuing to fall very slowly, however high tides will slow the drop in levels. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. 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 08:45 on 06/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 15:46
River Aire
Levels remain high in West Marsh Washland so this Flood Warning remains in force this evening, Friday 05/01/2024. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. No further significant rainfall is forecast. River levels have fallen and washland levels are continuing to fall very slowly, however high tides will slow the drop in levels. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. 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 23:45 on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 09:32
River Aire
Levels remain high in West Marsh Washland so this Flood Warning remains in force today, Friday 05/01/2024. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. No further significant rainfall is forecast. River levels have fallen and washland levels are continuing to fall very slowly, however, high tides will slow the drop in levels. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. 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 17:35 on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 00:28
River Aire
Levels remain high in West Marsh Washland so this Flood Warning remains in force today, Friday 05/01/2024. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. No further significant rainfall is forecast. River levels have fallen and washland levels are beginning to fall, however high tides will slow the drop in levels. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. 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 16:14
River Aire
Levels remain high in West Marsh Washland so this Flood Warning remains in force today, Thursday 04/01/2024. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. No further significant rainfall is forecast. River levels are stabilising but washlands have continued to fill overnight and levels could increase further around high tides. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. 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 12:15 AM on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 07:42
River Aire
Levels remain high in West Marsh Washland so this Flood Warning remains in force today, Thursday 04/01/2024. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. No further significant rainfall is forecast. River levels are stabilising but washlands have continued to fill overnight and levels could increase further around high tides. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. 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 15:45 on 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 23:45
River Aire
Levels still remain high in West Marsh Washland so this Flood Warning remains in force, Thursday 04/01/2024. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. No further significant rainfall is forecast.
River levels are stabilising however washlands are still filling, Thursday 4th January 2024, and we are continuing to monitor the situation closely.
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 07:45 am on 04/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 15:49
River Aire
River levels are continuing to rise in the West Marsh Washlands due to yesterday's heavy rainfall. Therefore, this Flood Warning remains in force, Wednesday 03/01/2024. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. No further significant rainfall is forecast.
River levels are expected to continue to rise through today, Wednesday 3rd January 2024, and we are continuing to monitor the situation closely.
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 11:45 PM on 03/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 07:27
River Aire
River levels are rising steadily in the West Marsh Washlands due to yesterday's heavy rainfall. This Flood Warning has been issued as flooding is expected this morning, Wednesday 03/01/2024, from approximately 08:30 onwards. Areas most at risk include Hirst Marsh and West Marsh, including Hirst Road from West Bank to Coates Hall Farm. No further significant rainfall is forecast.
River levels are expected to remain high through today, Wednesday 3rd January 2024, and we are continuing to monitor the situation closely.
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 15:25 on 03/01/24.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2022 21:00
River Aire
West Marsh Washlands have stopped filling, however levels remain high and so the risk of flooding to properties in West Marsh and Hirst Marsh continues. This includes Coates Hall Farm, New Coates Farm, Crossing Cottage and Wildale Nurseries. Despite ongoing unsettled weather, we are not expecting any large rainfall totals here, or higher up the catchment over the next couple of days. We continue to closely monitor the situation. To report flooding, please call our incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 09:00, 24/02/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2022 13:55
River Aire
West Marsh Washlands have stopped filling, however levels remain high and so the risk of flooding to properties in West Marsh and Hirst Marsh continues. This includes Coates Hall Farm, New Coates Farm, Crossing Cottage and Wildale Nurseries. Despite ongoing unsettled weather, we are not expecting any large rainfall totals here, or higher up the catchment over the next couple of days. We continue to closely monitor the situation. To report flooding, please call our incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 21:00, 23/02/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2022 05:48
River Aire
West Marsh Washlands have continued to steadily fill since yesterday, 22/02/22, so the risk of flooding to properties in West Marsh and Hirst Marsh continues. This includes Coates Hall Farm, New Coates Farm, Crossing Cottage and Wildale Nurseries. As the Washlands are still filling upstream and the River Aire remains very high, the period of risk is likely to be into today, Wednesday 23rd February, particularly around high tides. Despite ongoing unsettled weather, we are not expecting any large rainfall totals 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 could be flooded. To report flooding, please call our incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 13:45, 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 16:41
River Aire
West Marsh Washlands have continued to steadily fill today, 22/02/22, so the risk of flooding to properties in West Marsh and Hirst Marsh continues. This includes Coates Hall Farm, New Coates Farm, Crossing Cottage and Wildale Nurseries. As the Washlands are still filling upstream and the River Aire remains very high, the period of risk is likely to be today, Tuesday 22nd February and tomorrow, particularly around high tides. Despite ongoing unsettled weather, we are not expecting any large rainfall totals 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 could be flooded. To report flooding, please call our incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 0:38am, 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 08:17
River Aire
West Marsh washlands have been steadily filling overnight and are at a level where properties in West Marsh and Hirst Marsh are at a risk of flooding. This includes Coates Hall Farm, New Coates Farm, Crossing Cottage and Wildale Nurseries. As washlands are still filling upstream and the River Aire remains very high, the period of risk is likely to be today, Tuesday 22nd February and tomorrow, particularly around high tides.
Despite ongoing unsettled weather, we are not expecting any large rainfall amounts in the catchment over the next few days. 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 16:20, 22/02/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2021 21:19
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire have started to fall. Levels in West Marsh washlands are still elevated but have also started to fall. The washland will continue to drain as the River Aire levels fall.
Further wintry showers are forecast over the next few days, but we do not expect these to have an impact on river levels. We continue to monitor the situation and our incident response staff have checked defences in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near washlands, and be prepared to act on your flood plan. This message will be updated at 08:00, 10/02/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2021 15:01
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire have started to fall. Levels in West Marsh washlands are still elevated but have also started to fall. The washland will continue to drain as the River Aire levels fall.
Further wintry showers are forecast over the next few days, but we do not expect these to have an impact on river levels. We continue to monitor the situation and our incident response staff have checked defences in the area.
Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near washlands, and be prepared to act on your flood plan. This message will be updated by 21:00, 09/02/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2021 07:00
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire remain high as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. Levels in West Marsh washlands are still elevated, so property flooding remains possible today (09/02/21). Areas most at risk are Hirst Marsh and West Marsh. Further wintry showers are forecast over the next few days, but we do not expect these to have an impact on river levels. We continue to monitor the situation and our incident response staff have checked defences in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near washlands, and be prepared to act on your flood plan. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2021 22:53
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire remain high as a result of the recent heavy rainfal. Levels in West Marsh washlands are still elevated, so property flooding remains possible overnight and into tomorrow (09/02/21). Areas most at risk are Hirst Marsh and West Marsh. Further wintry showers are forecast over the next few days, but we do not expect these to have an impact on river levels. We continue to monitor the situation and our incident response staff have checked defences in the area. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near washlands, and be prepared to act on your flood plan. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2021 18:07
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire remain high this evening, 08/02/21, as a result of the impacts from Storm Darcy’s heavy rainfall working its way down the catchment. Consequently, levels in West Marsh washlands have continued to slowly rise and property flooding remains possible today (Monday, 08/02/21). Areas most at risk are Hirst Marsh and West Marsh. Further wintry showers are forecast over the next 12 hours, but we do not expect this to have an impact on river levels. We continue to closely monitor the situation and our incident response staff have checked defences in the area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near washlands, and be prepared to act on your flood plan. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2021 09:36
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire remain high this morning, 08/02/21, as a result of the impacts from Storm Darcy’s heavy rainfall working its way down the catchment. Consequently, levels in West Marsh washlands have continued to slowly rise and property flooding remains possible today (Monday, 08/02/21). Areas most at risk are Hirst Marsh and West Marsh. Further wintry showers are forecast over the next 24 hours but we do not expect this to have an impact on river levels. We continue to closely monitor the situation and our incident response staff have checked defences in the area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near washlands, and be prepared to act on your flood plan. This message will be updated by 17:35 (8/02/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2021 01:55
River Aire
River levels on the Lower Aire remain high this morning, 08/02/21, as a result of the impacts from Storm Darcy’s heavy rainfall working its way down the catchment. Consequently, levels in West Marsh washlands have continued to slowly rise and property flooding remains possible today (Monday, 08/02/21). Areas most at risk are Hirst Marsh and West Marsh. Further wintry showers are forecast over the next 24 hours but we do not expect this to have an impact on river levels. We continue to closely monitor the situation and our incident response staff have checked defences in the area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near washlands, and be prepared to act on your flood plan. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Feb 2021 18:32
River Aire
River levels have risen as a result of persistent heavy rainfall yesterday (Saturday, 06/02/21). 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 Hirst Marsh and West Marsh. 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 in the area and 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 10:36
River Aire
River levels have risen. as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall yesterday. Consequently, the washlands have been filling and flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible from 10.30 today, 07/02/21. Areas most at risk are Hirst Marsh and West Marsh. 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 in the area and 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.