Flood Warning Info - River Wharfe at Burley in Wharfedale

Area Description

Sports Pavilion, Crook Farm, properties off Coutances Way, Ilkley Road, Greenholme Trading Estate and Otley Road. Some properties near Wood Head Beck. The Sewage Works, Maple Bank Farm and some properties off Hag Farm Road.
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 Burley in Wharfedale 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. Areas at risk include Sports Pavilion, Crook Farm, properties off Coutances Way, Ilkley Road, Greenholme Trading Estate and Otley Road. Some properties near Wood Head Beck. The Sewage Works, Maple Bank Farm and some properties off Hag Farm Road. We are monitoring river levels closely. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. 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 21 Feb 2022 04:54
River Wharfe
A flood warning remains in force for River Wharfe at Burley in Wharfedale, due to recent heavy rainfall. River levels have fallen since yesterday so the risk of flooding has reduced. Areas at risk include Sports Pavilion, Crook Farm, properties off Coutances Way, Ilkley Road, Greenholme Trading Estate and Otley Road. Some properties near Wood Head Beck. The Sewage Works, Maple Bank Farm and some properties off Hag Farm Road. We are monitoring river levels closely. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Showers are forecast for Monday 21/02/2022 and Tuesday 22/02/2022. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Monday afternoon.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 08:16
River Wharfe
A flood warning has been issued for River Wharfe at Burley in Wharfedale, river levels are rising quickly. Areas most at risk include Sports Pavilion, Crook Farm, properties off Coutances Way, Ilkley Road, Greenholme Trading Estate and Otley Road. Some properties near Wood Head Beck. The Sewage Works, Maple Bank Farm and some properties off Hag Farm Road. 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,