Flood Warning Info - River Colne at Huddersfield - Syngenta Works

Area Description

Huddersfield including the Syngenta Works.
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

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 1 Jan 2025 12:30
River Colne
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of persistent heavy rainfall from yesterday evening Tuesday 31 December 2024 and throughout the early morning on Wednesday 1 January 2025. River levels have peaked and are now falling, however levels remain high and consequently, flooding of property remains possible until 14:00 today. Areas most at risk include Huddersfield including the Syngenta Works. River levels are expected to fall throughout this afternoon and into this evening. Rainfall is expected to clear late morning and no further significant rainfall is forecast for the next couple of days. 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 20:30 on Wednesday 1st January 2025, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 1 Jan 2025 04:44
River Colne
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of persistent heavy rainfall from yesterday evening Tuesday 31 December 2024 and throughout the early morning on Wednesday 1 January 2025. Consequently, flooding of property is likely. We expect river levels to peak at around 8:30am today, Wednesday 01 January 2025. 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 13:00 on Wednesday 1st January 2025, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 15:46
River Colne
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.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 15:30
River Colne
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall this afternoon, 20/02/2022. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is likely. Flooding has occurred on the left bank of the River Colne downstream of the Lees Beck confluence. Properties on Springbank Road and Queens Square may also be affected. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today and overnight, into tomorrow 21/02/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation and 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 putting your flood plan into action. This message will be updated by 23:30 on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.