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Flooding possible. Be prepared.
River levels continue to slowly rise. Flooding is possible on Monday 16 February 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land, footpaths and roads near rivers, particularly those near the River Holme and its tributaries including Meltham, Newhill and the Ribble. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 09:00 PM 16 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 8:35am, Monday 16th February.
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Thu 27 Aug 2026, 6:51pm
Flood alert
Thu 27 Aug 2026, 10:46am
Warning no longer in force
Mon 16 Feb 2026, 8:40pm
Flood alert
Mon 16 Feb 2026, 8:35am
Flood alert
Sun 15 Feb 2026, 8:55pm
Warning no longer in force
Tue 16 Dec 2025, 9:24am
Flood alert
Mon 15 Dec 2025, 7:00pm
Flood alert
Mon 15 Dec 2025, 9:07am
Flood alert
Sun 14 Dec 2025, 11:24pm
Flood alert
Sun 14 Dec 2025, 12:42pm
Land around the River Holme and its tributaries including Meltham, Newhill and the Ribble
Region: Yorkshire
Country: England
Counties covered: Kirklees
Watercourses covered: River Holme
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Holme 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).
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