Flood Warning Info - River Aire at Knottingley
Area Description
Knottingley including Cow Lane, West Ings Lane, West Ings Way, Marsh End, Marsh Lane, Fernley Green Road, Common Lane, Trundles Lane and Stocking Lane.
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
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 22 Oct 2023 09:15
River Aire
River levels are falling in the River Aire at Knottingley, although they will remain above a level at which we consider the need for a flood warning until the afternoon of 22nd October 2023. With no further, significant, rainfall forecast for 22nd and 23rd October 2023, we expect the situation to improve in relation to flood risk.
Our incident rooms remain open. This message will be updated by 17:15, 22/10/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 23:58
River Aire
River levels remain high on the River Aire at Knottingley, although are expected to fall throughout the night and into Sunday, 22/10/2023.
Flooding in areas adjacent to the river remains a risk, so you should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 07:50, 22/10/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 16:26
River Aire
River levels are expected to remain very high on the River Aire due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding in areas adjacent to the river is still possible through out today, 21st October 2023 and into the evening.
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 00:30, 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 18:34
River Aire
River levels are rising on the River Aire due to heavy rainfall.
This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected this evening on 20/10/2023 from 07:00 PM onward.
Areas most at risk include Knottingley including Cow Lane, West Ings Lane, West Ings Way, Marsh End, Marsh Lane, Fernley Green Road, Common Lane, Trundles Lane and Stocking Lane.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one
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 02:30 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.