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Wash Dike at Pontefract

Message issued at 10:56pm, Saturday 8th July 2023

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

This flood warning has been issued as river levels have risen rapidly due to heavy rain and thunderstorms this evening, Saturday 08/07/2023. These heavy showers are forecast to clear shortly. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid roads near rivers which may be flooded. Consider putting your flood plan into action and check weather forecasts and local water levels. This message will be updated by 07:00 on Sunday 09/07/2023, or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 10:56pm, Saturday 8th July 2023.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Wash Dike at Pontefract

Flood Warning Area Details

Properties on, or near Bondgate, Cavendish Avenue, Beech Croft and Atkinson Lane in Pontefract

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: Wakefield

Watercourses covered: Wash Dike

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Wash Dike at Pontefract.

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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