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.