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River Aire at Allerton Ings, Barnsdale Road and Properties

Message issued at 11:55pm, Monday 6th January 2025

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Levels at Allerton Ings and Castleford have both peaked and are beginning to fall. Flooding is still possible. Areas at risk are the River Aire, Aire Washlands, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Allerton Ings including the A656 Barnsdale Road between Allerton Bywater and Castleford. Levels are forecast to continue to fall overnight, Monday 6th January and remain high into tomorrow Tuesday 7th January. No further significant rainfall is expected overnight and it is forecast to be mainly dry and cold for the next few days. Cold temperatures are forecast to continue through next week and icy conditions remain. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not drive through floodwater. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. This message will be updated by 11:45am on 07/01/2025, or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 11:55pm, Monday 6th January 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Aire at Allerton Ings, Barnsdale Road and Properties

Flood Warning Area Details

Allerton Ings including the A656 Barnsdale Road between Allerton Bywater and Castleford

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: Leeds

Watercourses covered: River Aire

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Aire at Allerton Ings, Barnsdale Road and Properties.

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

Middle River Aire catchment
River Aire from Stockbridge to Castleford, including Bradford Beck, Oulton Beck and Kippax Beck

No current or recent warnings.

River Aire at Castleford Lock Lane
Castleford including the Aire and Calder Navigation, Navigation Road, Lock Lane, William Street, Hunt Street, Mill Lane, Aire Street, Water View and Weir View

No current or recent warnings.

River Aire at Allerton Bywater
Allerton Bywater including Leeds Road, Vicars Terrace, Main Street, Boat Lane, Victoria Street, Robinson Street, Back Lane and Station Road

No current or recent warnings.

River Aire at Central Castleford
Castleford including Savile Road, Aire Street, Bridge Street, Francis Street, Queen Street, School Street, Princess Street, Smith Street and Green Lane

No current or recent warnings.

River Calder at Whitwood Mere
Whitwood Mere including Methley Road, Ragan Close, Phillips Street, Pottery Street, Moss Street, Cross Street, Cinder Lane, Wood Street and Savile Road

No current or recent warnings.

River Calder at Whitwood Mere and Methley riverside properties
Whitwood Mere including Methley Road, and Riverside Way and Methley including Green Lane

No current or recent warnings.

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