Flood Warning Info - River Aire at Shipley
Area Description
Shipley including east of Hirst Mill extending through Roberts Park towards Baildon Bridge. Also includes the Charlestown area from Dockfield Road as far as Buck Mill Bridge.
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 22 Feb 2022 04:06
River Aire
River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold and we expect to be able to remove this flood warning later this morning. Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next few days although this is not expected to have a significant effect on river levels. We continue to monitor the situation. Our incident response staff are checking the condition of defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 12.15pm, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 21:33
River Aire
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall, as a result of Storm Franklin. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are areas around the Bradford and Bingley Sports Club.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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 see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 05:30, 22/02/22, or as the situation changes. To report property flooding, please call 0800 80 70 60.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 05:11
River Aire
River levels have peaked but remain high as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are areas around Baildon Road. River levels have peaked and will remain high throughout this morning (21/2/2022). No further significant rain is forecast today, therefore levels are forecast to gradually drop.
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 by 13:10 tomorrow afternoon, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 13:50
River Aire
River levels have peaked but remain high as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are areas around Baildon Road.
River levels have peaked and will remain high throughout this afternoon, with further rain forecast today. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast on a 24 hour basis.
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 9:50pm on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 05:24
River Aire
River levels are rising as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. This rain is forecast to continue through much of today, Sunday 20th February.
Levels at Shipley are forecast to rise though the morning and peak mid-afternoon today. We are monitoring the situation closely.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Consider taking appropriate steps to prepare for possible flooding, such as moving things upstairs and getting flood protection equipment ready to put in place.
This message will be updated at 13:25, 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 23:47
River Aire
River levels across the Aire Catchment rose as a result of the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Shipley have now peaked and are beginning to fall. Flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. Our incident response staff are checking defences and we are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated by 07:40, 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 15:41
River Aire
River levels across the Aire Catchment have risen as a result of the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Cottingley have continued to rise and are expected to peak at around 16:00pm (Thursday, 21/01/2020), but will remain high for the rest of the day (Thursday, 21/01/2021). Flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. Our incident response staff are checking defences and we are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated by 23:40 today, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 08:54
River Aire
River levels across the Aire Catchment have risen as a result of the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Cottingley have continued to rise and are expected to peak in the next few hours, but will remain high for the rest of the day (Thursday, 21/01/2021). Flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. Our incident response staff are checking defences and we are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated by 15:40 today, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 07:42
River Aire
River levels across the Aire Catchment have risen as a result of the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Levels at Cottingley have continued to rise and are expected to peak in the next few hours, but will remain high for the rest of the day (Thursday, 21/01/2021). Flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are Baildon Road. Our incident response staff are checking defences and we are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated by 15:40 today, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Nov 2020 13:48
River Aire
Levels on the River Aire at Shipley rose in response to rainfall on Monday 02/11/2020. Properties around Baildon Road are at risk of flooding. Levels have peaked and, although they are dropping, are expected to remain high throughout Tuesday afternoon (03/11/2020). Levels are then expected to fall as no significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. We continue to monitor the situation closely. Please avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of footpaths which are close to watercourses. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 21:45 on the 03/11/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Nov 2020 05:48
River Aire
Levels on the River Aire at Shipley as a result of yesterday’s rainfall. Properties around Baildon Road are at risk of flooding. Levels are expected to remain high throughout this morning (03/11/2020) but are then expected to fall as no significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. We continue to monitor the situation closely. Please avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of footpaths which are close to watercourses. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 13:45 on the 03/11/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2020 07:38
River Aire
Levels on the River Aire at Shipley have peaked and are now falling.
Properties around Baildon Road remain at risk of flooding as levels are still elevated. Although no significant rainfall is forecast for the next couple of days, we continue to monitor the situation from our incident room. Please avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of footpaths which are close to watercourses. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 15:30 on 25/02/2020, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 23:48
River Aire
Levels on the River Aire at Shipley have peaked and are now falling.
Properties around Baildon Road remain at risk of flooding as levels are still elevated. Although no significant rainfall is forecast for the next couple of days, we continue to monitor the situation from our incident room. Please avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of footpaths which are close to watercourses. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 07:45 on 25/02/2020, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 14:45
River Aire
Levels on the River Aire at Shipley have risen quickly this morning, Monday 24/02/2020, in response to the recent rainfall and snow melt. Properties around Baildon Road are at risk of flooding. Levels are expected to remain high into Tuesday morning (25/02/2020) before they will begin to fall. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. We continue to monitor the situation from our incident room. Please avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of footpaths which are close to watercourses. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 22:50 on the 24/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 02:57
River Aire
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of property and roads and farmland is expected today, 16/02/20. Areas most at risk are properties on Baildon Road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please put your flood plan into action.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 12:41
River Aire
Levels on the River Aire at Shipley remain elevated following Storm Ciara. Whilst further scattered showers are forecast throughout the rest of today, 10/02/20, we do not anticipate a significant river level response. Be aware that flooding may still affect roads and low lying land. To report property flooding, please call our incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60.
We continue to monitor the situation. Our incident response staff are checking the condition of defences.
Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast, and for weather forecasts see the Met Office. Avoid contact with flood water, and please plan your driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 09:49
River Aire
River levels remain elevated but are continuing to fall throughout the day, the risk of property flooding has reduced.
Whilst further scattered showers are forecast throughout the rest of today, 10/02/20, we do not anticipate a significant river level response, however flooding may still affect roads and low lying land.
To report property flooding, please call our incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60.
We continue to monitor the situation. Our incident response staff are checking the condition of defences.
Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast, and for weather forecasts see the Met Office. Avoid contact with flood water, and please plan your driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 05:22
River Aire
River levels remain high but are falling following persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Ciara. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. The area most at risk are properties on Baildon Road.
Further scattered rainfall is forecast throughout Monday, however, we do not anticipate any further significant river response. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated by 13:30pm on 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 20:33
River Aire
River levels peaked at 14:00 on Sunday 09/02/2020 and have been falling very slowly through this afternoon. Levels are forecast to continue falling through Sunday evening and Monday morning. This warning currently remains in force as levels are still high. The area most at risk are properties on Baildon Road. High winds and further showers are forecast this evening and into Monday, 10/02/2020, but we do not anticipate any significant river response. We urge residents to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through low-lying land or near local watercourses. Our incident room is open and we are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message by 04:30 on 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 09:11
River Aire
River levels have risen as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight due to Storm Ciara. Although river levels are currently peaking, a further heavy pulse of rain is forecast later this morning, 09/02/20. We expect this to cause a sharp river response Consequently, flooding of property is possible this morning from around 10:30, 09/02/20. Areas most at risk are properties on Baildon Road. We expect river levels to continue to rise until approximately midday today. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please put your flood plan into action and see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and avoid contact with flood water. We will update this message by 17:00 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.