Wash Dike in Ferrybridge and Pontefract.
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Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area.
Wash Dike
River levels in Wash Dyke have fallen below levels of concern following Sunday's heavy rainfall. As there remains a risk of further heavy, thundery showers this evening/overnight, any further rain could cause the river to rise rapidly again. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please take care around low-lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. We will update this message by 1000 on Tuesday 22/07/25 or if the situation changes.
Wash Dike
River levels in Wash Dyke have fallen below levels of concern following Sunday's heavy rainfall As there remains a risk of further heavy, thundery rainfall this afternoon (21/7/25), any further rain could cause the river to rise rapidly again. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please take care around low-lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. We will update this message by 1900 on Monday 21/07/25 or if the situation changes.
Wash Dike
River levels in Wash Dyke have fallen following heavy rainfall on Sunday, 20/07/25. Whilst the rain should ease this evening, we may still see some heavy, thundery and isolated patches of rainfall overnight into tomorrow. Although river levels are now below levels of concern, any further heavy rain could cause the river to rise rapidly again. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please take care around low-lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. We will update this message by 0900 on Monday 21/07/25 or if the situation changes.
Wash Dike
Levels in Wash Dike have responded rapidly as a result of heavy localised rainfall. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We could also see some surface water impacts, particularly in urban areas that experience the most intense bursts of rain. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 20:00 this evening 20/07/2025, or as the situation changes.
Wash Dike
Levels in Wash Dike have responded rapidly as a result of heavy localised rainfall. Water levels could rise rapidly and potentially generate deep, fast flows. We could also see some surface water impacts, particularly in urban areas that experience the most intense bursts of rain. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 02:00 this evening 21/07/2025, or as the situation changes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.