Flood Warning Info - River Wharfe at Denton Road Ilkley
Area Description
Properties around Denton Road, Middleton Avenue and the Cricket, Football and Rugby Grounds, the sewage works and Denton Bridge.
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 21 Feb 2022 11:03
River Wharfe
The flood warning for the River Wharfe at Denton Road Ilkley 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 Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Properties around Denton Road, Middleton Avenue and the Cricket, Football and Rugby Grounds, the sewage works and Denton Bridge. 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 21:47
River Wharfe
The flood warning for the River Wharfe at Denton Road Ilkley remains in force. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecast. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Properties around Denton Road, Middleton Avenue and the Cricket, Football and Rugby Grounds, the sewage works and Denton Bridge. Further rainfall is expected overnight on 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 by 09:00am on 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 08:03
River Wharfe
A flood warning has been issued for River Wharfe at Denton Road Ilkley, 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 around Denton Road, Middleton Avenue and the Cricket, Football and Rugby Grounds, the sewage works and Denton Bridge. 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.