Flood Warning Info - Walsden Water at Walsden
Area Description
Walsden from Bottomley Lock to Clough Mill including Rochdale Road, Walsden Station and Walsden School.
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 5 Dec 2024 18:42
Walsden Water
River levels are rising on Walsden Water as a result of heavy rainfall this afternoon, and continuing into the night of Thursday 5th December 2024. The flood warning sirens have been sounded. Areas most at risk include Walsden from Bottomley Lock to Scott Street including Rochdale Road, Walsden Station and Walsden School.
Further rainfall as well as strong winds are forecast associated with Storm Darragh on Friday and Saturday. This could cause river levels to remain high for several days. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 02:30 on Friday 6th December 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2024 17:22
Walsden Water
River levels are rising in the Upper River Calder as a result of heavy rainfall this afternoon, and continuing into the night of Thursday 5th December 2024. The flood warning sirens have been sounded.
Further rainfall as well as strong winds are forecast associated with Storm Darragh on Friday and Saturday. This could cause river levels to remain high for several days. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 05:00 on Friday 6th December 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 09:28
Walsden Water
The impacts from heavy rain associated with Storm Bert, and melting snow over higher ground caused river levels to rise through Saturday 23 November 2024. Due to further heavy rain into the morning of Sunday 24 November, river levels are expected to rise again as a result of this rainfall, but are not expected to peak as high. As such, flooding remains possible.
Flooding of roads and low lying land remains possible from rivers and surface water. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room will continue to be open through the weekend. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water or walking near swollen rivers - especially as gale force winds are still forecast over the weekend.
This message will be updated by 17:30 on Sunday 24 November 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Nov 2024 23:46
Walsden Water
The impacts from heavy rain associated with Storm Bert, and melting snow over higher ground caused river levels to rise through Saturday 23rd November. Further heavy rainfall is expected overnight and into the morning of Sunday 24th November. River levels are falling but are expected to rise again throughout the early hours, as such, flooding remains possible.
Further impacts remain possible in the Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd areas throughout Saturday night and into Sunday morning. The A646 Halifax Road is currently closed due to flooding.
Flooding of roads and low lying land remains possible from rivers and surface water. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room shall continue to be open through the weekend.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water or walking near swollen rivers - especially as gale force winds are still forecast over the weekend.
This message will be updated by 08:00am on Sunday 24 November 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Nov 2024 20:28
Walsden Water
The impacts from heavy rain associated with Storm Bert, and snowmelt over higher ground caused river levels to rise through Saturday 23rd November. Further rainfall is expected at times overnight and on Sunday 24th November. River levels are now falling but are expected to remain relatively high, and flooding remains possible.
Impacts remain possible in the Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd areas throughout Saturday night and into Sunday morning. The A646 Halifax Road is currently closed due to flooding.
Flooding of roads and low lying land remains possible from rivers and surface water. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room shall continue to be open through the weekend.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water or walking near swollen rivers - especially as gale force winds are still forecast over the weekend.
This message will be updated by 04:30 on Sunday 24 November 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Nov 2024 12:28
Walsden Water
River levels are rising as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall and rapid snowmelt. This rainfall is to continue through much of today, Saturday 23 November 2024.
Levels at Walsden are forecast to continue to rise until about 16:00 this afternoon. Areas of concern include the railway line and properties adjacent to the railway station.
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 by 20:30, Saturday 23 November 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 03:26
Walsden Water
River levels are continuing to fall on the Calder at Walsden. 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 11:30 tomorrow morning, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 13:17
Walsden Water
River levels have peaked but remain high as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. Areas most at risk are properties in Walsden, especially around the station. The railway line will also flood.
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.
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 9pm on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 04:36
Walsden Water
River levels are rising as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. This rain fall is to continue through much of today, Sunday 20th February.
Levels at Walsden are forecast to continue to rise until about 8am this morning with a second peak occurring late this afternoon. Area of concern includes the railway line and properties adjacent to the railway station. 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 by 12:40, 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2022 16:06
Walsden Water
River levels have peaked at Walsden Water and are now beginning to fall. Further scattered rain is possible this afternoon, though this is not expected to be as intense as this morning’s heavy rainfall. The risk of property flooding has reduced but this warning remains in force as levels are still elevated and there could be a second small peak this evening, 08/01/22. We are closely monitoring the situation and will review the need for this warning later this evening.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2022 11:58
Walsden Water
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of recent persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible between 12pm and 3pm today. Areas most at risk are properties closest to the watercourse.
Further rainfall is forecast into this afternoon but will pass later today. We expect river levels to peak around 1pm and remain elevated throughout the afternoon on 08/01/22.
We have sounded the Walsden Siren. We are closely monitoring the situation but we are not expecting any further river rises this weekend.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Dec 2021 23:58
Walsden Water
River levels have risen as a result of persistent rainfall today (Thursday, 30/12/21). Continued rainfall is expected until tomorrow morning (Friday, 31/12/21) and consequently flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible this evening and 12:00 tomorrow. Areas most at risk are properties in Walsden, particularly around the station. We expect river levels to rise until midnight, after which time this band of rain is forecast to clear to the north-east. Our incident response staff are monitoring the situation and the siren at Rochdale Road was sounded at 18:40 today. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and please stay aware of your surroundings and do not put yourself at risk. Please remain safe and act on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Dec 2021 18:54
Walsden Water
River levels have risen as a result of persistent rainfall today (Thursday, 30/12/21). Continued rainfall is expected until tomorrow morning (Friday, 31/12/21) and consequently flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible between 19:00 today (Thursday, 30/12/21) and 12:00 tomorrow (Friday, 31/12/21). Areas most at risk are properties in Walsden, particularly around the station. We expect river levels to rise until midnight, after which time this band of rain is forecast to clear to the north-east. Our incident response staff are monitoring the situation and the siren at Rochdale Road was sounded at 18:40 today (Thursday, 30/12/21). Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and please stay aware of your surroundings and do not put yourself at risk. Please remain safe and act on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 05:15
Walsden Water
River levels on Walsden Water are now falling and are forecast to continue to fall throughout today, 21/01/2021. The main band of rain associated with Storm Christoph has now passed. We expect to remove this warning later this morning. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. For weather forecasts please see the Met Office. This message will be updated by 13:15, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 20:25
Walsden Water
River levels remain elevated on Walsden Water due to the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Although levels are currently falling, they are expected to rise again overnight in response to tonight’s rain, peaking around midnight with levels approaching this morning’s peak level, before falling away throughout tomorrow (21/01/2021). Flooding of property, roads and farmland is still expected. Areas most at risk are properties in Walsden, especially around the station. The railway line will also flood. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please remain safe and put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 04:20 tomorrow, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 12:38
Walsden Water
River levels remain elevated on Walsden Water due to the persistent rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. Although levels are now falling slightly, levels are expected to rise again in response to today’s rainfall. We expect this second peak to occur around 2pm today reaching levels similar to those seen around 9am this morning. Flooding of property, roads and farmland is still expected today, 20/01/2021. Further rain is expected today and river levels will remain high throughout Thursday. Areas most at risk are properties in Walsden, especially around the station. The railway line will also flood. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please remain safe and put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 20:30 today, 20/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 05:01
Walsden Water
River levels remain elevated on Walsden Water due to the persistent rainfall that has fallen over the last 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is still expected today, 20/01/2021. Further persistent rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Thursday. Areas most at risk are properties in Walsden, especially around the station. The railway line will also flood. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please remain safe and put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 12:55pm, 20/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Jan 2021 20:28
Walsden Water
River levels across the Upper River Calder Catchment have risen as a result of persistent rainfall and are now approaching levels where we expect properties to flood. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected today 19/01/2021 soon after 21:00. The siren at Rochdale Road has now been sounded.
Further persistent rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. We expect river levels to remain high through Wednesday and into Thursday. Areas most at risk are properties in Walsden, especially around the station. The railway line will also flood.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please remain safe and put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Aug 2020 23:55
Walsden Water
River levels have peaked in Walsden Water and the Upper Calder catchment. Although further showers are forecast overnight, river levels are expected to steadily fall throughout the night and into tomorrow morning (26/08/2020). The risk of roads and low-lying land flooding remains. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This warning will remain in force overnight as a precaution but we do not currently expect any property flooding. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated by 08:00 on 26/08/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Aug 2020 19:55
Walsden Water
Heavy rainfall throughout 25/08/20 means that Walsden Water at Walsden is at risk of flooding adjacent properties. River levels are expected to peak in the next hour (between 20:00 and 21:00) after which we expect them to fall. If you are resident in the flood area and have a flood plan, please action it now. We are continually monitoring the situation and will provide you with updates as the situation changes. Please stay safe and keep away from fast-moving water.
This message will be updated by 04:00 26/08/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 06:29
Walsden Water
River levels have risen as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight due to Storm Ciara. Consequently, flooding of property is possible this morning, 09/02/20, and if levels continue to rise flooding of the railway bridge 96 is likely. Areas most at risk are warehouses adjacent to Walsden Water and properties in Walsden adjacent to the railway station. The Walsden Rochdale Road siren has been sounded.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast to continue until approximately midday today, 09/02/2020. We expect river levels to continue to rise until approximately 11:00am today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closely monitoring the forecast.
Please put your flood plan into action and avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses, which may be flooded. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 14:00 on 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.