Flood Warning Info - River Aire at Esholt and Apperley Bridge
Area Description
Esholt including Esholt Lane, Cunliffe Lane Chapel Lane to Esholt Waste Water Treatment Works and along Guiseley Beck and Gill Beck. Apperley Bridge including Apperley Road, Harrogate Road Parkin Lane and along Carr Beck.
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 20 Oct 2023 14:52
River Aire
River levels are rising on the River Aire due to heavy rainfall.
This afternoon, 20th October 2023, areas most at risk include Esholt including Esholt Lane, Cunliffe Lane and Chapel Lane and extending further downstream to Esholt Waste Water Treatment Works. Apperley Bridge including Apperley Road, Harrogate Road and Parkin Lane.
Rainfall is expected throughout today, and river levels are expected to remain high. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions, and consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 22:50, 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 03:53
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 12pm, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 20:36
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 Esholt and Apperley Bridge
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 and 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 04:35am, 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 03:15
River Aire
River levels have peaked and begun to fall on the River Aire at Apperley Bridge. No further significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours and we expect to be able to remove this warning later today (21/2/2022).
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 11:15 tomorrow morning, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 09:50
River Aire
River levels have risen as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads is possible from around 9:45 am onwards today, 20/02/2022. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today. Areas most at risk are Esholt and Apperley Bridge.
We expect river levels to rise until around 10 pm tonight, 20/02/2022.
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 put your flood plan into action.
This message will be updated by 6:50 pm on 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 05:13
River Aire
River levels remain high but are falling following persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Ciara. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are Esholt and Apperley Bridge.
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 13:15pm on 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 20:16
River Aire
River levels peaked at 15:00 on Sunday 09/02/2020 and have been falling very slowly through this evening. 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 at Esholt and Apperley Bridge. 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 04:20 on 10/02/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 09:14
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 at Esholt and Apperley Bridge. 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.