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Lower River Wharfe

Message issued at 8:19pm, Monday 15th September 2025

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Flood alert

River levels remain high in response to heavy rainfall today. Flooding is possible overnight and into tomorrow, Tuesday 16/09/2025. Flooding is forecast to affect low lying agricultural land and minor roads in the valley floor from Otley to upstream of Ulleskelf, including Tadcaster. More heavy showers are forecast overnight, but river levels are expected to fall tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation and do not expect to issue any flood warnings at this time. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourse and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. Take care and consider activating your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 9:00am on Tuesday 16/09/2025, or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 8:19pm, Monday 15th September 2025.

Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Lower River Wharfe

Flood Warning Area Details

The Lower River Wharfe and tributaries from Otley to upstream of Ulleskelf

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: Leeds, North Yorkshire

Watercourses covered: River Wharfe, Kel Beck, Town Beck, Collingham Beck, Fir Green Beck, Bramham 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 Lower River Wharfe.

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).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Town Beck at Addingham
Properties between Wharfe Park and Main Street extending to Town Head Mill

No current or recent warnings.

River Wharfe at Denton Road Ilkley
Properties around Denton Road, Middleton Avenue and the Cricket, Football and Rugby Grounds, the sewage works and Denton Bridge

No current or recent warnings.

River Wharfe at Ilkley
Properties around Bath Street, Bridge Street, Ashlands Road, the Cemetery and Beck Foot Farm

No current or recent warnings.

River Wharfe at Burley in Wharfedale
Sports Pavilion, Crook Farm, properties off Coutances Way, Ilkley Road, Greenholme Trading Estate and Otley Road. Some properties near Wood Head Beck. The Sewage Works, Maple Bank Farm and some properties off Hag Farm Road

No current or recent warnings.

River Wharfe at Billams Hill and riverside properties between Otley and Pool
Properties on Billams Hill, The Sewage Works and properties and Farms between Otley and Pool

No current or recent warnings.

River Wharfe at Otley
Properties on Newhall Park, Mill Lane and Riverdale Road. The Sports Pavillion and isolated properties between Otley and Pool

No current or recent warnings.

River Wharfe at Pool in Wharfedale
Yorkshire Water Pumping Station on Warren Lane and Mill Farm

No current or recent warnings.

River Wharfe at Castley Lane
Properties on Castley Lane from the A658 near Pool Bridge to Castley

No current or recent warnings.

River Wharfe at Harewood Bridge
Mill Farm, Saw Mill and Bar Lodge

No current or recent warnings.

Collingham Beck at Collingham
Mill Beck Green, The Vale, Highcroft, area around the Half Moon Inn and the lower end of Church Lane and Beck Lane

No current or recent warnings.

River Wharfe at Wetherby
The Old Mill, Carpark, Tennis Club, Ings House, The Boat House, Wetherby Grange and the Flint Mill

No current or recent warnings.

River Wharfe at The Avenue Collingham and Linton Ings
The Avenue, Kingfisher, Osprey and Tern Roads. Properties on and adjacent to Bishopdale Drive, Low Farm and The Stables

No current or recent warnings.

Bramham Beck at Bramham
The Square, New Road, Firbeck Road

No current or recent warnings.

Bardsey Beck and Keswick Beck at Bardsey, Keswick and Rigton
Properties along Grange Close and the surrounding area, including Keswick and Rigton

No current or recent warnings.

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