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Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck

Message issued at 8:42pm, Sunday 30th August

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible on 30 August 2026 into 31st August 2026. 
Locations most affected will be Alverthorpe Beck, Balne Beck, Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck in Wakefield. Showers may be thundery and cause rapid localised river and surface water response in urban areas. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 31 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 8:42pm, Sunday 30th August.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck

Flood Warning Area Details

Alverthorpe Beck, Balne Beck, Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck in Wakefield

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: Leeds, Wakefield

Watercourses covered: Ings Beck, Alverthorpe Beck, Balne Beck, Oakenshaw 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 Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck.

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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No current or recent warnings.

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No current or recent warnings.

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