Flood Warning Info - Ea Beck at South Elmsall

Area Description

South Elmsall including Lower Northcroft and Minsthorpe Vale.
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 2 Jan 2024 18:52
Ea Beck
River levels on the Ea Beck are rising in response to widepsread rainfall today. Areas most at risk include South Elmsall including Lower Northcroft and Minsthorpe Vale. Further rainfall is forecast into this evening and overnight. Please put your flood plan into action and take care when near washlands and low-lying land, which will be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not drive through floodwater. This message will be updated by 06:50am 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 01:14
Ea Beck
River levels rose rapidly on the Ea Beck due to persistent heavy rainfall on Friday 20/10/23. Flooding is forecast to affect areas adjacent to South Elmsall, including Minsthorpe Lane. River levels are expected to remain high until around midnight but will gradually fall off through the night and into tomorrow as the rainfall eases. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 08:30, 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.Flood warning area: South Elmsall including Lower Northcroft and Minsthorpe Vale.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 11:30
Ea Beck
River levels are rising rapidly on the Ea Beck due to persistent rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect areas adjacent to South Elmsall, this morning, 20th October 2023, including Minsthorpe Lane. Rainfall is expected throughout today, and river levels are expected to remain high. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 19:30, 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 00:17
Ea Beck
River levels on EA Beck have risen as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Christoph. As a result flooding of property and roads is expected. Areas most at risk are Milnsthorpe Vale. Our incident response staff are checking defences and we are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated by 08:10am tomorrow, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.