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River Aire at Newton and Fairburn

Message issued at 1:20pm, Saturday 21st October 2023

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

River levels have peaked in the River Aire downstream of Castleford after yesterday’s rain. Levels remain high in the Fairburn area as water continues to accumulate in the washlands next to the river. Water levels are forecast to peak this afternoon but could exceed the level at which there is a risk of flooding of roads and some properties.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 21:20, 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 1:20pm, Saturday 21st October 2023.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Aire at Newton and Fairburn

Flood Warning Area Details

Newton and Fairburn including Newton Lane, Caudle Hill and Ings Mere Court

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: Leeds, North Yorkshire

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 Newton and Fairburn.

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 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 Aire at Allerton Ings, Barnsdale Road and Properties
Allerton Ings including the A656 Barnsdale Road between Allerton Bywater and Castleford

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 Wheldale Lane
Properties on Wheldale Lane

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.

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