Flood Warning Info - River Calder at Whitwood Mere and Methley riverside properties
Area Description
Whitwood Mere including Methley Road, and Riverside Way and Methley including Green Lane.
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.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 16:23
River Calder
River levels are remaining high on the River Calder due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding in areas adjacent to the river is still possible through out today, 21st October 2023 and into the evening.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions and consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 00:30, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 18:10
River Calder
River levels are rising on the River Calder at Stanley, Methley, Mickletown and Whitewood Mere due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Calder at Stanley, Methley, Mickletown and Whitewood Mere, with low lying land expected to be most affected.
Flooding is expected from 07:45 PM on 20/10/2023 with a peak at 01:30 AM at a level of 4.1m.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
River levels are expected to remain high.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one
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 02:00 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 18:44
River Calder
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from 18:30 Sunday 20/02/2022. Areas most at risk are riverside properties. River levels are expected to peak later this evening.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours and we expect river levels to remain high overnight and into tomorrow, Monday 21/02/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and put your flood plan into action.
This message will be updated by 02:40 tomorrow morning, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.