Flood Warning Info - River Calder at Central Todmorden
Area Description
Properties and businesses in central Todmorden from the Library to Commercial Street including Halifax Road and Sackville Street.
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 18:47
River Calder
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. Areas most at risk include properties and businesses in central Todmorden from the Library to Commercial Street including Halifax Road and Sackville Street.
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 02:45 on Friday 6th December 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2024 17:28
River Calder
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 05:30 on Friday 6th December 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 04:39
River Calder
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rain associated with Storm Bert, and snowmelt over higher ground, on Saturday 23rd November. Whilst levels have fallen, more rainfall overnight (which may continue through this morning, Sunday 24th November) will see river levels start to rise again, so flooding remains possible. However, levels are not expected to get as high as they did yesterday, Saturday 23 November.
Impacts remain possible in the Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd areas 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 12:30 on Sunday 24 November 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Nov 2024 20:50
River Calder
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 13:08
River Calder
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of persistent heavy rainfall and rapid snow melt due to Storm Bert. Consequently, flooding of property is likely.
Areas most at risk are central Todmorden. We expect river levels to peak at around 3:00pm today, Saturday 23 November 2024. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 21:00 on Saturday 23 November 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 16:17
River Calder
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. Areas most at risk are central Todmorden.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to peak at around 4:30pm (Sunday 20/02/2022). The sirens have been sounded.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 15:53
River Calder
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 08:34
River Calder
River levels have risen as a result of persistent heavy rainfall overnight due to Storm Ciara. A further heavy pulse of rain is causing a sharp river response. Consequently, flooding of property is possible over the next hour, 09/02/20. The Todmorden sirens have been sounded.
Areas most at risk are properties along Burnley Road, Warmans and central Todmorden. We expect river levels to continue to rise until approximately midday today.
We are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. 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. Halifax Road at Callis Bridge has been affected by surface water flooding, so please take care if driving in the area. We will update this message by 16:30 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.