Flood Warning Info - Oil Mill Beck at Horsforth Woodside

Area Description

Properties in Troy, Horsforth Woodside and the south eastern edge of Cragg Hill.
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 6 May 2024 21:25
Oil Mill Beck
River levels remain high on Oil Mill Beck following this afternoon's thunderstorms, but are now starting to fall steadily. Rainfall is expected to gradually die away this evening and overnight, therefore levels should continue to fall going into tomorrow, Tuesday 7 May 2024. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. Surface water is likely to continue to 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 Warning issued on 6 May 2024 18:12
Oil Mill Beck
River levels are rising rapidly on the Oil Mill Beck due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Areas most at risk include Properties in Troy, Horsforth Woodside and the south eastern edge of Cragg Hill. Flooding is expected at Properties in Troy, Horsforth Woodside and the south eastern edge of Cragg Hill from 18:00 on 06/05/2024. Further thunderstorms are forecast throughout the evening but should ease overnight. We will continue to monitor the forecast, 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 22:00 on 06/05/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 1 Jan 2024 23:36
Oil Mill Beck
This flood warning has been issued as river levels on Oil Mill Beck have risen quickly in response to this evening's heavy rainfall. Flooding of property is possible this evening and overnight. Levels appear to have peaked, but further rain is expected so levels may rise again. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. Do not walk or drive through floodwater. We continue to monitor the situation. This message will be updated at 11am on 2/1/2024. or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 1 Jan 2024 23:12
Oil Mill Beck


Flood Warning issued on 8 Dec 2023 00:51
Oil Mill Beck
River levels on Oil Mill Beck have fallen below levels of concern following yesterday's heavy rainfall. We expect to remove this warning later this morning (08/12/23). Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days, so we will continue to monitor forecasts and river levels closely. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by 08:50 AM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2023 17:39
Oil Mill Beck
River levels have risen on the Oil Mill Beck due to heavy rainfall. This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected this evening on 07/12/2023 between 06:00 PM and 11:00 PM. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Oil Mill Beck, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Troy, Horsforth Woodside and the south eastern edge of Cragg Hill. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. We will continue to monitor forecasts and 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. 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 02:00 AM on 07/12/2023, or as the situation changes.