The Prison area in Wakefield including Moorhouse Avenue and adjoining roads, Alverthorpe Road, Victoria Avenue and Elder Green.
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Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
Balne Beck, Alverthorpe Beck
River levels rose overnight due to rainfall and melting of snow. Levels have peaked at Wrenthorpe and are slowly falling. Flooding is still possible, Areas most at risk include The Prison area in Wakefield including Moorhouse Avenue and adjoining roads, Alverthorpe Road, Victoria Avenue and Elder Green. Levels are forecast to continue to fall throughout this evening, Monday 6t January. Wintry showers cleared the area this morning, and we expect it to be mainly dry and cold for the next few days. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not drive through floodwater. the situation changes. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 01:00AM on 07/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Balne Beck, Alverthorpe Beck
River levels rose overnight due to rainfall and melting of snow. Levels remain high but are showing signs of beginning to peak. Flooding is still possible, Areas most at risk include The Prison area in Wakefield including Moorhouse Avenue and adjoining roads, Alverthorpe Road, Victoria Avenue and Elder Green. Wintry showers are clearing the areas this morning, Monday 6th January. after which it will be mainly dry and cold for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 05:00PM on 06/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Balne Beck, Alverthorpe Beck
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight. Areas most at risk include The Prison area in Wakefield including Moorhouse Avenue and adjoining roads, Alverthorpe Road, Victoria Avenue and Elder Green. Weather conditions are expected to improve tomorrow morning and no further flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 08:45 AM on 06/01/2025, or as the situation changes.