Flood Alert Info - Wash Dike catchment
Area Description
Wash Dike in Ferrybridge and Pontefract.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Alert
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 8 Oct 2024 20:09
Wash Dike
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 11:00 PM on 08/10/2024.
Areas most at risk include Wash Dike in Ferrybridge and Pontefract.
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.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 7:30 AM on 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 May 2024 21:37
Wash Dike
This flood alert remains in place as heavy rain and thunderstorms are continuing to affect parts of West Yorkshire and have caused localised flooding issues. The rain should start to die out through the late evening and overnight into tomorrow, Tuesday 7 May 2024, with river levels returning to normal. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Surface water may affect low spots on roads for some time - please remain aware of your surroundings and avoid walking or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 08:00 AM on 07/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 May 2024 19:23
Wash Dike
River levels are rising rapidly on the Wash Dike due to heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Areas most at risk include Wash Dike in Ferrybridge and Pontefract.
Flooding is possible at Wash Dike in Ferrybridge and Pontefract from 7:45 PM on 06/05/2024.
Further heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast throughout the evening, but should ease into the night.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 PM on 06/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 14:50
Wash Dike
River levels are rising on the Wash Dike due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include Wash Dike in Ferrybridge and Pontefract.
Flooding of low-lying land near watercourses is possible from the early hours of Friday 20th of October 2023. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend and river levels are expected to continue to rise. Our incident rooms will be open and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 22:40, 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 22:52
Wash Dike
This flood alert has been issued as river levels have risen rapidly due to heavy rain and thunderstorms in the area this evening, Saturday 08/07/2023. Further heavy showers are forecast over the next hour or so and we may need to issue flood warnings. 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 roads near rivers which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 07:00 on Sunday 09/07/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2022 16:51
Wash Dike
River levels are rising on Wash Dike due to due to heavy, persistent showers. Areas most at risk include Wash Dike in Ferrybridge and Pontefract.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Please be aware that localised surface water flooding is possible.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 01/11/2022, or as the situation changes.