Upper River Aire catchment

Flood alert

Widespread heavy rain associated with Storm Bert, and snow over higher ground, is expected across the Upper Aire catchment for much of today (Saturday 23 November 2024). River levels are expected to rise as a result and flooding is possible.

River levels will potentially peak in Kildwick late on Saturday. There may also be surface water flooding affecting low spots on local roads in areas affected by the heaviest rain. Levels may fall somewhat going into Sunday morning, however further rainfall is expected on Sunday 24 November 2024 with additional impacts possible.

Flooding is possible near the River Aire, Eller Beck, and Waller Hill Beck, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room will be open through the weekend. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water or walking near swollen rivers, particularly on Saturday 23 November 2024 when gale force winds are forecast.

This message will be updated by 19:30 on Saturday 23 November 2024, or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 8:23am, Saturday 23rd November.

Flood Warning Area Details

River Aire from Gargrave to Stockbridge, including Eshton Beck, Eller Beck and Silsden Beck

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: Bradford, North Yorkshire

Watercourses covered: River Aire, Eller 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 Upper River Aire catchment.

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).