Flood Warning Info - River Calder at Mirfield - Calder View to Steanard Lane

Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.

River levels are continuing to fall on the River Calder at Mirfield. 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). 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 13:15 tomorrow afternoon, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are properties in the Calder View and Steanard Lane area. We expect river levels to remain high throughout this afternoon, 20/02/2022. 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. 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 10pm on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall, this rain is forecast to continue through much of today, Sunday 20th February. An initial peak in river levels is expected through Mirfield later this morning, however a second, larger peak is expected later this afternoon, Sunday 20th February, around 6-8pm. Areas at risk include the Ship Inn and Steanard Lane. Levels are expected to remain high overnight before falling through Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation 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. 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 18:45 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.