Flood Alert Info - River Worth catchment
Area Description
River Worth, Bridgehouse Beck and North Beck from Oxenhope to Keighley.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 20:15
River Worth
River levels have fallen through today, 10/12/2023, after yesterday's persistent rainfall. However further rainfall is forecast this evening and into the early hours of Monday morning, therefore levels on the River Worth are expected to increase once again from around 08:00 PM. Levels are likely to be lower than those seen last night, 9/12/2023. Areas most at risk include River Worth, Bridgehouse Beck and North Beck from Oxenhope to Keighley. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:15 AM on 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 16:39
River Worth
River levels have fallen through today, 10/12/2023, after yesterday's persistent rainfall. However further rainfall is forecast this evening and into the early hours of Monday morning, therefore levels on the River Worth are expected to increase once again from around 07:00 PM. We may see similar levels to those reached last night, 9/12/2023. Therefore, this Flood Alert remains in force.
Areas most at risk include River Worth, Bridgehouse Beck and North Beck from Oxenhope to Keighley. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 08:24
River Worth
Last night’s rain has cleared the catchment and levels are now dropping across the Upper Calder. There are further bands of rain forecast mid-morning and later this evening today/overnight , which will see levels increase again, reaching similar levels to yesterday and therefore this Flood Alert remains in force.
Areas most at risk include River Worth, Bridgehouse Beck and North Beck from Oxenhope to Keighley. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 15:30 on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 18:14
River Worth
River levels are rising due to further heavy rainfall affecting the River Worth catchment through this evening, Saturday 9 December.
Flooding is possible from 7pm Saturday evening until 1am Sunday morning. We currently expect levels to peak through Keighley around 9pm this evening and to fall later tonight. Further unsettled weather is expected throughout the rest of the weekend.
Areas most at risk include River Worth, Bridgehouse Beck and North Beck from Oxenhope to Keighley .
We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 02:10 AM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 15:28
River Worth
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Worth due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Worth, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Worth, Bridgehouse Beck and North Beck from Oxenhope to Keighley
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout 20th October and river levels are expected to continue to rise before starting to fall on the morning of Saturday 21st October. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 23:30 on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 14:56
River Worth
River levels are forecast to rise on the Ea Beck, River Worth due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Worth, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around River Worth, Bridgehouse Beck and North Beck from Oxenhope to Keighley
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout 20 October and river levels are expected to continue to rise. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 23:00 on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 00:19
River Worth
River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold, and we expect to remove this Alert in the morning (22/2/2022).
Although further unsettled weather and showers are forecast, we are not expecting any further significant rainfall. Given the stormy conditions, stay well away from swollen watercourses and flood water and be aware of debris and surface water affecting roads. We are closely monitoring the forecast and will issue further flood alerts and warnings if required over the next few days.
This message will be updated by 12:20 tomorrow afternoon or as the situation changes. To report any property flooding, please call 0800 80 70 60.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 20:50
River Worth
River levels have risen as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall overnight and this morning, Sunday 20th February. Due to the saturated conditions and thawing of any lying snow, rivers have responded readily to this rainfall and are likely to remain high throughout today and overnight through until Monday.
We are monitoring the situation closely on a 24-hour basis and will issue flood warnings if properties and parts of communities are expected to flood. Areas most at risk initially are low lying land and roads.
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 04:50am, 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 08:24
River Worth
River levels have risen as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall overnight and this morning, Sunday 20th February. Due to the saturated conditions and thawing of any lying snow, rivers have responded readily to this rainfall and are likely to remain high throughout today.
We are monitoring the situation closely on a 24-hour basis and will issue flood warnings if properties and parts of communities are expected to flood. Further rain is forecast and we currently expect river levels to peak again around 4 to 6pm today, 20/02/2022, and remain high overnight into Monday. Areas most at risk initially are low lying land and roads.
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 in at 5pm today, 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 19:43
River Worth
River levels are expected to rise as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall which is forecast to start around midnight and continue through much of tomorrow, Sunday 20th February. Due to the saturated conditions and thawing of any lying snow, rivers will respond readily to this rainfall and are likely to be high through the afternoon and evening.
We are monitoring the situation closely on a 24 hour basis and will issue flood warnings if properties and parts of communities are expected to flood. We currently expect an initial peak in river levels at Keighley around 9am Sunday, with another peak possible later in the afternoon. Areas most at risk initially are low lying land and roads.
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 07:45, 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 23:45
River Worth
River levels have now started to fall following heavy and persistent rainfall earlier today (06/02/2021). Although wintery showers associated with Storm Darcy are expected overnight tonight and throughout Sunday (07/02/2021), river levels are not expected to rise significantly. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please remain vigilant as catchments remain very wet. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 15:56
River Worth
River levels have risen as a result of persistent and heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible from later this afternoon 06/2/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow 07/02/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 03:31
River Worth
River levels across the Worth catchment 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 flood alert later this morning (21/01/2021). Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. For weather forecasts please see the Met Office. This message will be updated by 11:35am, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 18:16
River Worth
River levels are forecast to continue to remain elevated across the River Worth Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall. Further rainfall is expected overnight and into tomorrow (21/01/2021) which will elevate river levels further. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland.
Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall and we are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 02:15 tomorrow, 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 10:15
River Worth
River levels are forecast to continue to remain elevated across the River Worth Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall. Further rainfall is expected throughout today (20/01/2021) which will elevate river levels further. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall and we are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 18:15 today, 20/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 02:27
River Worth
River levels are forecast to continue to remain elevated across the River Worth Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall. Further rainfall is expected throughout today (20/01/2021) which will elevate river levels further. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall and we are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:25am on 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 21:14
River Worth
River levels are forecast to rise across the River Worth Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall through this evening and tomorrow, 20/01/21. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. We expect to see river levels peak this evening with a lower peak tomorrow, 20/01/21. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond.
Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 12:06
River Worth
River levels are forecast to rise across the Worth Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall. This rain is likely to persist until Thursday morning. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. As a result we expect to see high river levels from this afternoon. We will be monitoring closely to assess locations where we may need to issue flood warnings. Our field teams have checked defences and cleared screens ahead of the rainfall. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 04:05
River Worth
River levels are forecast to rise across the Worth Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall, from Tuesday morning, 19/01/21, until Thursday morning. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from Tuesday morning onwards. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. As a result we expect to see high river levels from around midday on Tuesday. We will be monitoring closely to assess locations where we may need to issue flood warnings. Our field teams are out today, checking defences and clearing screens ahead of the rainfall. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond. Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 16:52
River Worth
River levels are forecast to rise across the Worth Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall, from late Monday evening until Thursday morning. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from Tuesday morning onwards. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and farmland. As a result we expect to see high river levels from Tuesday morning around 6am. We will be monitoring closely to assess locations where we may need to issue flood warnings. Our field teams are out today, checking defences and clearing screens ahead of the rainfall. We are liaising closely with our partners to ensure they are ready to respond.
Please put your flood plan into action and activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 13:01
River Worth
River levels have risen in response to this morning’s rainfall, Monday 24/02/2020, and snow melt. Levels are expected to remain high until early evening on Monday before they will begin to fall. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours.
We continue to monitor the situation from our incident room. Please avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of footpaths which are close to watercourses. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 19:00 on the 24/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 03:49
River Worth
River levels are steadily rising in response to the band of rainfall crossing the area. The rain is expected to clear later this morning, Sunday 23rd February, with the River Worth through Keighley peaking around 8 to 9 a.m. Levels should then fall later Sunday morning and through the afternoon.
Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible overnight but we do not currently expect to issue flood warnings.
Please avoid driving on low-lying roads and avoid any footpaths close to watercourses. We continue to monitor the situation from our incident room. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. For an up-to-date weather forecast, visit www.metoffice.gov.uk. This message will be updated by 12:00 on 23/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 20:15
River Worth
River levels fell below the flood risk threshold this afternoon, 22/02/20, after they rose in response to yesterday’s rainfall. However, this Flood Alert remains in force as the risk of flooding is expected to return early tomorrow morning, 23/02/20, in response to further rain.
This further rainfall is expected from midnight tonight, 22/02/20, into Sunday morning. We expect river levels to respond to this rain in the early hours of 23/02/20, and expect a similar response to that seen this morning, with peaks likely to occur around breakfast time. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible overnight.
Please avoid driving on low-lying roads and avoid any footpaths close to watercourses. We continue to monitor the situation from our incident room. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. For an up-to-date weather forecast, visit www.metoffice.gov.uk. This message will be updated by 04:00 on 23/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 11:55
River Worth
Although river levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold, this alert will remain in force due to the forecast rainfall this evening (22/02/2020) and into Sunday morning (23/02/2020). We are expecting similar levels to that of last night’s rainfall (21/02/2020) into this morning (22/02/2020).
Flooding of low-lying land and roads may be possible overnight. Avoid driving on low-lying roads and avoid any footpaths close to watercourses. We are continuing to monitor the situation from our incident room. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. For an up-to-date weather forecast, visit www.metoffice.gov.uk. This message will be updated by 19:55 on 22/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 02:54
River Worth
This alert remains in force due to Friday’s rainfall, 21/02/2020. River levels have now peaked and are expected to drop throughout Saturday, 22/02/20. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the weekend so we will continue to closely monitor the situation. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible. Avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of any footpaths which are close to watercourses. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. For an up-to-date weather forecast, visit www.metoffice.gov.uk. This message will be updated by 11:00 on 22/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 18:54
River Worth
This alert remains in force due to today’s rainfall, 21/02/2020. The rainfall is expected to continue throughout this evening and into Saturday morning, 22/02/2020. River levels are expected to rise further, however we do not expect to issue a flood warning due to the predicted forecast.
Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible. Avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of any footpaths which are close to watercourses. We are monitoring the situation from our incident room. See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. For an up-to-date weather forecast, visit www.metoffice.gov.uk.
This message will be updated by 02:55 on 22/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 10:52
River Worth
We are issuing this alert in advance of the heavy and persistent rainfall which is expected today, 21/02/2020, and tomorrow.
Based on the current forecast, we expect river levels to rise from around midday onwards. Flooding of low-lying roads and land is possible. Avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of any footpaths which are close to watercourses.
We are monitoring the situation from our incident room.
See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. For an up-to-date weather forecast, visit www.metoffice.gov.uk
This message will be updated by 18:50 on 21/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 10:34
River Worth
We are issuing this alert in advance of the heavy and persistent rainfall which is expected today, 21/02/2020, and tomorrow.
Based on the current forecast, we expect river levels to rise from around midday onwards. Flooding of properties, roads and farmland is possible. Avoid driving on low-lying roads and keep clear of any footpaths which are close to watercourses.
We are monitoring the situation from our incident room.
See GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast. For an up-to-date weather forecast, visit www.metoffice.gov.uk
This message will be updated by 18:30 on 21/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 03:27
River Worth
Following recent rainfall which has left ground saturated, river levels have begun to rise as a result of Storm Dennis. Flooding of properties, roads and farmland is possible overnight and into Sunday.
Rainfall is expected to continue into Sunday morning. The current forecast indicates that the river response will continue overnight and is likely to peak mid-morning on Sunday, 16 February, at levels significantly lower than those seen during Storm Ciara last weekend.
We have staff on site and are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying land that may be flooded.
Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast and for weather forecasts please see the Met Office. This message will be updated at 11:25 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 18:07
River Worth
Following recent rainfall which has left ground saturated, river levels have begun to rise as a result of Storm Dennis. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, 15/02/20, and into Sunday.
Rainfall is expected to continue throughout the night into Sunday morning, with a period of more sustained rainfall from 11pm. The current forecast indicates that the river response will continue this evening and is likely to peak mid-morning on Sunday, 16 February, at levels significantly lower than those seen during Storm Ciara last weekend.
We have staff on site and are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying land that may be flooded.
Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast and for weather forecasts please see the Met Office. This message will be updated at 02:15 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 10:20
River Worth
Following recent rainfall which has left ground saturated, river levels are forecast to rise as a result of Storm Dennis. Flooding of properties, roads and farmland is possible this evening and into Sunday. Rainfall is expected to intensify from midday today, 15 February 2020. The current forecast indicates that the river response will begin early this evening and is likely to peak in the early hours of Sunday, 16 February.
We have staff on site and are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying land that may be flooded. Please see GOV.UK for a 5 day flood forecast and for weather forecasts please see the Met Office. This message will be updated at 18:15 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 15:19
River Worth
River levels are high as a result of the persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Ciara. Levels have peaked and are now falling but will remain high through Sunday 09/02/2020 afternoon and into the evening. Although the heavy rainfall has eased, high winds and further showers are forecast this evening and into Monday, 10/02/2020. We urge residents to remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through low-lying land or near local watercourses. Our incident room is open and we are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message by 23:25 on 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 04:29
River Worth
River levels have risen and will continue to rise until midday Sunday (09/02/2020) as a result of persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Ciara. Widespread rain and high winds is expected to continue through to midday Sunday. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
We urge residents to prepare, remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through low-lying land or near local watercourses. Our incident room is open and we are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message by 12:25 9/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 19:51
River Worth
We are issuing this flood alert for the River Worth due to forecast heavy rainfall associated with Storm Ciara. Widespread rain and high winds are forecast from Saturday evening (08/02/2020) through to Sunday lunchtime. We expect river levels to start rising around 10pm on Saturday and to peak in the early afternoon on Sunday (09/02/2020). We urge residents to prepare, remain vigilant and avoid walking and driving through low-lying land or near local watercourses. Our incident room is open and we are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message by 0400 09/02/20 or as the situation changes.