Flood Alert Info - Upper River Wharfe | Flood Assist Insurance

Heavy rainfall today and later this evening means that river levels are rising this evening, Wednesday 16/10/2024 and overnight in Upper Wharfedale. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wharfe, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low-lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. No further significant rainfall is expected during Thursday, with levels expected to fall during the day. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Heavy rainfall during Thursday, 26/09/2024, may lead to flooding. Areas most at risk include low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. We are closely monitoring the situation. More heavy rainfall is forecast throughout today, Thursday 26/09/2024. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9am on 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.

Heavy rainfall during Thursday, 26/09/2024, may lead to flooding. Areas most at risk include low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. We are closely monitoring the situation. More heavy rainfall is forecast throughout today, Thursday 26/09/2024. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 PM on 26/09/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen on the River Wharfe due to heavy rainfall today, Monday 29/01/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Wharfe, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly agricultural land and possibly minor roads on the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Rainfall is expected to continue today, Monday 29/01/2024. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Consider putting your flood plan into action. We will continue to monitor river levels. This message will be updated by 10:00am on Tuesday 30/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels are due to rise on the River Wharfe due to rainfall today, Monday 29/01/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Wharfe, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly agricultural land and possibly minor roads on the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Rainfall is expected to continue today, Monday 29/01/2024. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Consider putting your flood plan into action. We will continue to monitor river levels. This message will be updated by 10pm on Monday 29/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels remain high on the River Wharfe due to rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Further heavy rain showers are possible through the early hours of Wednesday 24/01/24, but levels on the upper Wharfe are now falling and are expected to continue to fall into Wednesday morning. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Consider putting your flood plan into action. We will continue to monitor river levels. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on Wednesday 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising on the River Wharfe due to rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Rainfall is expected to continue today, Tuesday 23/01/2024, and river levels will stay high overnight into Wednesday 24/01/2024. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Consider putting your flood plan into action. We will continue to monitor river levels. This message will be updated by 3:00am on Wednesday 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

This alert has been issued as river levels are expected to rise on the River Wharfe due to rainfall associated with Storm Isha. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly Low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Rainfall is forecast on Sunday 21/01/2024 and overnight into Monday 22/01/2024. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Please consider putting your flood plan into action. We are continuing to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 3pm on Monday 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels are falling steadily but remain high on the River Wharfe as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Gerrit. Flooding is possible on low-lying, agricultural land and possibly minor roads on the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days and into the weekend. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Consider putting your flood plan into action. We are continuing to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 6:30PM on Thursday 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen on the River Wharfe due to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Gerritt. Flooding is possible on low-lying, agricultural land and possibly minor roads on the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days and into the weekend. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Please consider putting your flood plan into action. We are continuing to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 10:30AM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising on the River Wharfe due to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Gerritt. Flooding is possible on low-lying, agricultural land and possibly minor roads on the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days and into the weekend. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Please consider putting your flood plan into action. We are continuing to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 06:00 on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

River levels are expected to rise on the River Wharfe due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible on low-lying, agricultural land and possibly minor roads on the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days and into the weekend. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Please consider putting your flood plan into action. We are continuing to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 14:30 on Wednesday, 27/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

River levels are expected to rise on the River Wharfe due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible at Low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days and into the weekend. Our incident rooms will be opening and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 06:30AM on Wednesday 27/12/23, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising on the Upper River Wharfe due to ongoing rainfall falling on an already wet catchment. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Levels are expected to remain high overnight and begin falling tomorrow, Sunday 24/12/23. However, further rain is forecast for the next few days and are expected to rise again early next week. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:00am Sunday 24/12/23, or as the situation changes.

A flood alert has been issued for the Upper river Wharfe. River levels are responding to further rainfall falling on an already wet catchment. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Levels are expected to remain high overnight and begin falling tomorrow, Sunday 10/12/23. However, further rain is forecast. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 06:00am Sunday 10/12/23, or as the situation changes.

River levels remain high but are steadily decreasing on the upper River Wharfe due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Debi. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and lkley. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 9PM on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.

River levels remain high on the upper River Wharfe due to recent rainfall. River levels have responded to further rainfall overnight and are rising again. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and lkley. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 5PM on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.

River levels remain high on the upper River Wharfe due to recent rainfall. Levels are currently peaking in the upper reaches. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and lkley. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 9am on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising on the upper River Wharfe due to rainfall associated with Storm Debi. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 9pm on 13/11/2023, or as the situation changes.

River levels remain high on the upper river Wharfe due to rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Flooding is possible on low lying land near the River Wharfe and tributaries. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 2pm on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.

River levels continue to rise on the upper River Wharfe due to overnight rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Heavy rainfall is forecast over the afternoon and into the evening (20/10/2023). Flooding is possible on low lying land near the River Wharfe and tributaries. Confidence of locations most at risk is currently low. We will update this message as details become clear. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 00:00 am on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes. Flood alert area: Low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley.

River levels continue to rise on the upper River Wharfe due to overnight rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Flooding is possible on low lying land near the River Wharfe and tributaries. Confidence of locations most at risk is currently low. We will update this message as details become clear. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Friday, 20/10/2023. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 16:00hrs on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes. Flood alert area: Low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley.

River levels are forecast to rise on the upper River Wharfe due to overnight rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Flooding is possible on low lying land near the River Wharfe and tributaries. Confidence of locations most at risk is currently low. We will update this message as details become clear. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Friday, 20/10/2023. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 1:00 PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes. Flood alert area: Low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley.

River levels are forecast to rise on the upper River Wharfe due to overnight rainfall associated with Storm Barbet. Flooding is possible on low lying land near the River Wharfe and tributaries. Confidence of locations most at risk is currently low. We will update this message as details become clear. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Friday, 20/10/2023, we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 05:00 AM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.

Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.

This flood alert remains in force for the Upper River Wharfe. Heavy rainfall has fallen during Sunday 20/02/2022 and further rainfall is expected on Monday 21/02/2022. Areas most at risk include Low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden and Bolton Abbey. 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 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains in force for the Upper River Wharfe. Heavy rainfall has fallen in the early hours of Sunday 20/02/2022. This will be followed by showers and further rainfall on Monday 21/02/2022. Large amounts of rainfall are expected to fall on already wet catchments and river levels are rising quickly. Areas most at risk include Low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden and Bolton Abbey. 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 on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

A flood alert has been issued for the Upper River Wharfe. Heavy rainfall has been forecast from the early hours of Sunday 20/02/2022 and through most of the day. This will be followed by showers and further rainfall on Monday 21/02/2022. Large amounts of rainfall are expected to fall on already wet catchments and river levels will rise. Areas most at risk include Low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden and Bolton Abbey. 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 by 9am on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

This flood alert has been issued as river levels are rising as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible this evening and overnight in Sunday, 06/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect river levels to peak overnight and be falling by the morning. The weather remains unsettled for the next few days but we are not expecting river levels to rise again significantly. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. 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 in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

This flood alert has been issued as river levels are rising as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible this evening and overnight into Sunday, 06/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect river levels to peak overnight and be falling by the morning. The weather remains unsettled for the next few days but we are not expecting river levels to rise again significantly. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. 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 in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

The flood alert for the Upper River Wharfe remains in force due to rising river levels. This is in response to prolonged rainfall overnight. Levels are now peaking in the upper reaches of the catchment and will begin to fall slowly during this morning. Some further showers are expected at times today, with weather conditions remaining unsettled for the coming days. For a more detailed weather forecast for your area, please see the Met Office www.metoffice.gov.uk. Please stay aware of your surroundings and do not put yourself at risk. We are monitoring the situation closely. This message will be updated by 9pm on Friday 31st December 2021, or as the situation develops.

The flood alert for the Upper River Wharfe has been issued due to rising river levels. This is in response to this afternoon and evening’s rainfall. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue through the night into Friday morning. Some flood warnings may be required and we will continue to monitor the situation. Further rainfall is forecast for Friday. For a more detailed weather forecast for your area please see the Met Office www.metoffice.gov.uk. Please stay aware of your surroundings and do not put yourself at risk. Be prepared to act on your flood plan. This message will be updated by 9am on Friday 31st December 2021

River levels have risen as a result of snow-melt, and additional rainfall is forecast overnight 30/11/2021. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible tomorrow, Wednesday 01/12/21. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 01/12/21, or as the situation changes.

The flood alert for Upper River Wharfe has been issued as river levels have risen at Netherside Hall due to heavy rainfall on Sunday 31st October and Monday 1st November. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further showery rain is forecast throughout Monday 1st November. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 15:45, Monday 1st November, or as the situation changes. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.

The flood alert for Upper River Wharfe has been issued as river levels are forecast to rise at Netherside Hall due to heavy rainfall on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th October. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected from the early hours of Friday morning. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rain is forecast during Friday morning and over the weekend. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Friday 29th October, or as the situation changes. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.

The Flood Alert for the Upper Wharfe has been issued because river levels have risen in the upper catchment as a result of yesterday’s rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast today, Friday 21st May, which may cause river levels to rise again this evening and overnight. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

The Flood Alert for the Upper Wharfe remains in force. River levels are expected to rise again in response to this evenings rainfall. River levels in the upper catchment areas could reach levels that may cause localised flooding between midnight and 9 am tomorrow, Monday 29th March. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Monday morning, or as the situation changes.

The Flood Alert for the Upper Wharfe remains in force. Whilst river levels in the upper catchment are currently falling, they are expected to begin to rise again in response to this evenings rainfall. River levels in the upper catchment areas could reach levels that may cause localised flooding between midnight and 6 am tomorrow, Monday 29th March. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

The Flood Alert for the Upper Wharfe has been issued because river levels have risen in the upper catchment as a result of last night’s heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast later today, Sunday 28th March, which may cause river levels to rise again this evening and overnight. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

The flood alert remains in force for the Upper River Wharfe. Whilst river levels are falling, they continue to respond to recent persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast for this evening and into tomorrow morning and whilst rivers are expected to respond, we do not expect this to be significant. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated before 9am tomorrow morning, Saturday 13/03/21.

The flood alert remains in force for the Upper River Wharfe. Whilst river levels are falling, they continue to respond to recent persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast for this evening and into tomorrow and levels in the area are likely to rise, although we do not expect this to be significant. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Friday evening, 12/03/21, or as the situation changes.

The flood alert remains in force for the Upper River Wharfe. Whilst river levels are falling they continue to respond to recent persistent rainfall . Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rain is forecast in the upper catchments which will keep levels high into the weekend, but at this time no further significant rise is expected. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

A flood alert remains in force for the Upper River Wharfe. Whilst river levels are falling they continue to respond to recent persistent rainfall . Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rain is forecast in the upper catchments which will keep levels high into the weekend, but at this time no further significant rise is expected. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated before 9am tomorrow morning, 12/03/21, or as the situation changes.

A flood alert remains in force for the Upper River Wharfe. River levels continue to respond to recent persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rain is forecast in the upper catchments which will keep levels high into the weekend, but at this time no further significant rise is expected. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Thursday evening, 11/03/21, or as the situation changes.

A flood alert has been issued for the Upper River Wharfe. River levels are rising due to yesterday and this morning’s persistent rainfall. Rainfall is expected to continue through this morning and then showers for the rest of the day into Friday, 12/02/21. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads We are closely monitoring the monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

The flood alert for the Upper River Wharfe remains in force. River levels have peaked and will remain high, with no further rise forecasted. Flooding of roads and farmland remains possible on Thursday 21/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast until early today, Thursday 21/01/2021 and river levels could rise again. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

The flood alert for the Upper River Wharfe remains in force. River levels have peaked and will remain high, with no further rise forecasted. Flooding of roads and farmland remains possible on Wednesday 20/01/2021 and Thursday 21/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast until early Thursday 21/01/2021 and river levels could rise again. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

The flood alert for the Upper River Wharfe remains in force as river levels are high as a result of heavy rainfall on Tuesday, 19/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible on Wednesday 20/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast until early Thursday 21/01/2021 and river levels could rise again. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

The flood alert for the Upper River Wharfe remains in force as river levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall on Tuesday, 19/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight into Wednesday 20/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast until early Thursday 21/01/2021. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning, or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains in force as river levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall on Tuesday 19/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Tuesday, and overnight into Wednesday 20/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast until early Thursday 21/01/2021. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

This flood alert has been isseed as river levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall on Tuesday 19/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today from this afternoon, 19/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast until early Thursday 21/01/2021. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated this evening, 19/01/2021, or as the situation changes.

The flood alert for the Upper River Wharfe remains in force as a result of the river responding to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads at Netherside Hall. The latest forecast shows the river level starting to fall overnight and into Tuesday 12/1/21. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Tuesday afternoon or as the situation changes.

The flood alert for the Upper River Wharfe has been issued as a result of the river responding to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads at Netherside Hall. River levels will remain high overnight on Monday 11/01/2021 and into tomorrow morning. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

River levels are forecast to rise as a result of a band of heavy rain from Storm Bella. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected to begin overnight from 01:00 on 27/12/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We are closely monitoring the forecast and warnings may be needed. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/12/2020, or as the situation changes.

River levels have rise. as a result of heavy rainfall on the upper river catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, Friday, 18th December 2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect river levels to remain high on Saturday 19th December 2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. 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 on Saturday morning 19th December 2020.

This flood alert has been issued as levels on the upper River Wharfe are rising in response to heavy rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land, roads and footpaths is possible today, Wednesday 16th December. River levels at are expected to rise to a peak by late afternoon today, before falling slowly overnight into Thursday. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths around the River Wharfe and smaller becks between Kettlewell and Addingham. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Wednesday evening or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains for the Upper River Wharfe in response to heavy rainfall overnight on Sunday into Monday morning. River levels in the upper catchments have now fallen but remain higher than normal around Netherside Hall this morning, Tuesday 3rd November. Some further rain showers are possible early this morning and as such river levels will remain high throughout the day. Flooding of low-lying land, roads and footpaths remains possible. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths around the River Wharfe and smaller becks in the areas. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains for the upper River Wharfe in response to heavy rainfall overnight on Sunday into Monday morning. River levels in the upper catchments have peaked but remain high around Netherside Hall this evening, Monday 2nd November. Further rainfall is expected on Monday night, and river levels will fluctuate. Flooding of low-lying land, roads and footpaths remains possible. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths around the River Wharfe and smaller becks in the areas. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Tuesday morning or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains for the upper River Wharfe in response to heavy rainfall overnight on Sunday into Monday morning. River levels in the upper catchments have peaked and are falling this morning, Monday 2nd November. Further rainfall is expected on Monday, and river levels will fluctuate through the day. Flooding of low-lying land, roads and footpaths remains possible. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths around the River Wharfe and smaller becks in the areas. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Monday afternoon or as the situation changes.

This flood alert has been issued as levels on the upper River Wharfe are rising in response to heavy rainfall on Sunday. Flooding of low-lying land, roads and footpaths is possible today, Sunday 1st November and tomorrow Monday 2nd November. River levels at are expected to rise on Sunday night and peak in the early hours of Monday morning, before falling slowly through Monday. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths around the River Wharfe and smaller becks between Kettlewell and Addingham. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Monday morning or as the situation changes.

River levels on the Upper River Wharfe have risen in response to heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight 29/10/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads close to the River Wharfe and its tributaries. Some further rainfall is expected overnight and this is expected to keep levels high into Friday morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. 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 tomorrow morning, 30/10/2020, or as the situation changes.

River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected early this evening 29/10/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rain is expected overnight. This is expected to keep levels high into Friday morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. 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 tomorrow morning, 30/10/2020, or as the situation changes.

River levels are forecast to remain high as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The river level at Netherside Hall is peaking at just under 2.5m this evening, Tuesday 25/08/2020, and is expected to fall slowly overnight into Wednesday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please do not walk or drive through fast moving water and be aware rivers could rise very quickly even if it's not raining where you are. This message will be updated on the morning of Wednesday 26/08/2020, or as the situation changes.

River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect river levels to rise to around 2.5m at Netherside Hall this evening, Tuesday 25/08/2020, before starting to fall overnight into Wednesday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please do not walk or drive through fast moving water and be aware rivers could rise very quickly even if it's not raining where you are. This message will be updated this evening, 25/08/2020, or as the situation changes.

This flood alert has been issued due to rising river levels as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin between 19:00 and 22:00 today, 03/07/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect river levels to rise until 21:00 on 03/07/2020. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/07/2020, or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains in force as levels on the upper River Wharfe remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Monday 29/06/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Levels at Netherside Hall are peaking and are expected to fall this evening and overnight into Tuesday, 30/06/20. Further rainfall is forecast during the week. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

This flood alert has been issued as levels on the upper River Wharfe have risen as a result of heavy rain over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected on Monday 29/06/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast on Monday morning so levels may rise further and remain high during Monday. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

Rainfall on Saturday night has caused river levels to rise. The Ure level at Kilgram is currently expected to peak at under 3m at around 11:00 on Sunday 15/03/2020. Swinney Beck at Masham has peaked and will fall slowly through Sunday 15/03/2020. No further significant rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours, and our incident staff are monitoring the situation closely. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

This flood alert has been issued as rainfall on Saturday night is expected to cause river levels to rise early on Sunday morning. Our incident staff are monitoring the situation closely and will issue flood warnings for specific areas if they are required. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads. This message will be updated on Sunday morning or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains in force due to overnight rain on the Pennines. River levels in the upper Wharfe catchment are still rising and falling in response to this. However, we do not currently expect to issue warnings and will continue to monitor the situation closely. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes

This flood alert remains in force due to forecast heavy rain from Monday afternoon, 09/03/2020, overnight and into Tuesday 10/3/2020 on the Pennines. River levels in the upper Wharfe catchment are expected to start responding overnight and into the early hours of Tuesday morning. We do not currently expect to issue warnings but are closely monitoring the situation and our incident room is open 24/7. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

We are issuing this alert due to forecasted heavy rain from Monday afternoon, 09/03/2020, overnight and into Tuesday on the Pennines. River levels in the upper Wharfe catchment are expected to start responding overnight and into the early hours of tomorrow. We do not currently expect to issue warnings but are closely monitoring the situation and our incident room is open 24/7. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes

This Flood Alert remain in force as river levels are high following recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Levels on the Upper Wharfe are now falling, and no significant further rainfall is expected in the next few days. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closely monitoring the forecasts. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

This Flood Warning is being issued as river levels have risen as a result of localised rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Levels will be high in the upper reaches of the Wharfe Catchment, particularly in the areas around Bolton Abbey. No further significant rainfall is forecast. However. we expect river levels to remain high during the night and into tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closely monitoring the forecast.. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains in force due to persistent rainfall on saturated ground overnight on Friday 21/02/2020. River levels in the upper catchment and at Addingham and Ilkley have peaked. River levels at Otley are due to peak this morning (22/02/20) but remain high. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days, and river levels will rise and fall. Areas most at risk are low-lying roads and footpaths close to watercourses as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains in force in response to persistent rainfall on Friday (21/02/2020). River levels in the upper catchment around Kettlewell and Netherside Hall have now peaked but river levels are still rising at Addingham, Ilkley and Otley. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days, and river levels will rise and fall. Areas most at risk are low-lying roads and footpaths close to watercourses as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

This flood alert has been issued in response to persistent rainfall on Friday (21/02/2020). River levels in the upper catchment around Kettlewell and Netherside Hall are rising quickly. We are also seeing a rise in levels at Addingham, Ilkley and Otley. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days, and river levels will rise and fall. Areas most at risk are low-lying roads and footpaths close to watercourses as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

This flood alert has been issued in response to heavy rainfall on Thursday morning. River levels around Kettlewell and Netherside Hall are rising in response and are expected to peak on Thursday afternoon, below levels seen last week. Whilst flooding of low lying land and roads is possible on Thursday (20/02/2020) we do not expect to issue flood warnings at this time. At Addingham, we expect the river to peak on Thursday evening, below levels where we believe properties are at risk of flooding. Further significant bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days, and river levels will rise and fall. Areas most at risk are low-lying roads and footpaths close to watercourses as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains in force due to high river levels as a result of Storm Dennis. River levels are forecast to rise overnight into Thursday morning, 20/2/2020, as a result of rainfall during the day. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. River levels will rise and fall following each band of rain. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast, our Area Incident Room remains open. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for current river levels. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

River levels are forecast to rise overnight on Wednesday (19/02/20) as a result of rainfall during the day. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. River levels will rise and fall following each band of rain. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast, our Area Incident Room remains open. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for current river levels. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains in force as a result of rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. River levels in the Upper Wharfe catchment are now falling, Levels remain high in the lower reaches of the Wharfe catchment. No further significant rainfall is expected today. For the latest river levels, please see the gov.uk website. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and our Area Incident Room is open. 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 in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains in force as a result of forecast rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Further heavy rainfall is forecast in two bands overnight on Saturday 15/02/2020. River levels in the upper Wharfe catchment remain high and we expect levels to rise further on Saturday 15/02/2020 and overnight into Sunday 16/02/2020. For the latest river levels, please see the gov.uk website. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and our Area Incident Room is open. 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 in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

This flood alert is being issued as a result of forecast rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. We expect river levels to start to rise throughout the upper catchment this afternoon on Saturday 15.2.20. For up to date river levels, please see the gov.uk website. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room is open. 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 in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains in force for the Upper River Wharfe due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels are now falling and returning to normal. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff are out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains in force for the Upper River Wharfe due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. There has been widespread heavy rain accompanied by high winds throughout Sunday 09/02/2020. River levels have peaked and are expected to fall overnight. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff are out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains in force for the Upper River Wharfe due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. There will be widespread heavy rain accompanied by high winds throughout Sunday 09/02/2020. River levels are expected to peak early afternoon on Sunday. River levels are expected to remain high along most of the River Wharfe catchment throughout Sunday. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff are out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

This flood alert remains in force for the Upper River Wharfe due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. There will be widespread heavy rain accompanied by high winds throughout Sunday 09/02/2020. River levels are expected to peak around midday on Sunday. River levels are expected to be high along most of the River Wharfe catchment early morning into Sunday. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff are out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

We are issuing the flood alert for the Upper River Wharfe due to forecast heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. Widespread heavy rain accompanied by high winds are forecast from Saturday evening, 08/02/2020 and overnight into Sunday. River levels are forecast to start responding by 2200 hours on Saturday, 08/02/2020 at Netherside Hall and continue to rise into Sunday peaking around midday. River levels are expected to be high along most of the River Wharfe catchment early morning into Sunday. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff are out clearing trash screens. We will update this message before 2100 or as the situation changes.

This flood Alert remains in force as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and into Friday morning 20/12/19, particularly around Netherside Hall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and closing locks and flood gates. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and driving through floodwater, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Friday morning 20/12/19, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. We expect river levels to rise further this evening and overnight and peak on Friday morning 20/12/19 as a result of forecast rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and closing locks and flood gates. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and driving through floodwater, see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.

This alert has been issued as levels in the River Wharfe are expected to rise overnight on Saturday 7th December into Sunday 8th December. Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight over the Pennines, which is expected to cause rivers to rise in response. The areas more at risk are low lying land and roads around Kettlewell and Netherside Hall. Levels are expected to peak in the early hours of Sunday morning and then begin falling throughout Sunday. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation. We will update this message on Sunday morning, or as the situation changes.

River levels in the Wharfe have risen in response to rainfall at the top of the catchment during Thursday afternoon and evening (5/12/2019). Consequently, flooding is possible from the evening of Thursday 5th December overnight into Friday 6th December. Levels at Kettlewell and Netherside Hall are expected to peak around midnight. Bands of further rain are expected throughout the weekend and responses may be seen in local watercourses as a result. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay away from fast moving water. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated on Friday morning, or as the situation changes. Current river levels can be found on the GOV.UK website.

River levels in the Wharfe are forecast to rise overnight on Thursday 5/12/2109 as a result of rainfall during Thursday. Consequently, flooding is possible from the evening of Thursday 5th December overnight into Friday 6th December. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around Kettlewell, Netherside Hall and Addingham. Bands of further rain are expected throughout the weekend. River levels are expected to peak around midnight and then fall again during Friday morning. Levels may rise again as rainfall continues. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay away from fast moving water. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes. Current river levels can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Flood Alert Info - Upper River Wharfe

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