Flood Alert Issued for Leeds and Wakefield in Yorkshire

Source: Environment Agency · Yorkshire

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A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck due to rising river levels from heavy downpours on 27 August 2026.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Yorkshire
Issued
August 27, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.

Record status: publication date is recent, but current status is not stored on this page. Check the issuing agency's live warning service before acting because warnings can be updated, narrowed, or cancelled.

Alert Details

Flood alert (severity level 3) issued by the Environment Agency. Alert type: Flood Warning.

Affected Areas

Counties of Leeds and Wakefield in Yorkshire. Rivers and becks: Ings Beck, Alverthorpe Beck, Balne Beck, Oakenshaw Beck.

What You Should Do

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels may lead to flooding. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. River levels may rise suddenly and cause surface water flooding due to heavy and thundery downpours.

Timeline

Alert raised at 2026-08-27T10:47:42. Message will be updated by 11:00PM on 27 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck due to rising river levels from heavy downpours on 27 August 2026.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Yorkshire. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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