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Balne Beck and Alverthorpe Beck at Brooks Bank around Wakefield Prison

Message issued at 8:57am, Monday 6th January 2025

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

River levels rose overnight due to rainfall and melting of snow.
Levels remain high but are showing signs of beginning to peak. Flooding is still possible,
Areas most at risk include The Prison area in Wakefield including Moorhouse Avenue and adjoining roads, Alverthorpe Road, Victoria Avenue and Elder Green.
Wintry showers are clearing the areas this morning, Monday 6th January. after which it will be mainly dry and cold for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 05:00PM on 06/01/2025, or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 8:57am, Monday 6th January 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Balne Beck and Alverthorpe Beck at Brooks Bank around Wakefield Prison

Flood Warning Area Details

The Prison area in Wakefield including Moorhouse Avenue and adjoining roads, Alverthorpe Road, Victoria Avenue and Elder Green

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: Wakefield

Watercourses covered: Balne Beck, Alverthorpe Beck

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Balne Beck and Alverthorpe Beck at Brooks Bank around Wakefield Prison.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

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