Flood Alert Issued for River Holme Catchment in Kirklees, Yorkshire
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Holme Catchment, warning that rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding in Meltham, Newhill, and the Ribble.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Yorkshire, Kirklees
- Issued
- April 6, 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: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Yorkshire, Kirklees.
Alert Details
Type: Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) Issued by: Environment Agency Effective: February 15, 2026
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Holme Catchment following observations of rising river levels. Officials indicate that flooding is possible throughout the remainder of February 15, 2026, as water levels continue to respond to overnight conditions.
Affected Areas
According to the Environment Agency, the alert specifically covers the Yorkshire area within the county of Kirklees. Impacted locations include:
- Land around the River Holme and its tributaries
- Meltham
- Newhill
- The Ribble
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid travel: Do not walk, cycle, or drive through flood water.
- Stay informed: Monitor local weather reports and river levels.
- Exercise caution: Take care when near riverbanks or low-lying land.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are expected overnight, which may lead to the flooding of land and roads adjacent to the River Holme and its tributaries. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as the water levels fluctuate.
Timeline
- Alert Raised: February 15, 2026, at 8:55 PM
- Expected Duration: The alert remains active overnight.
- Next Update: The Environment Agency will provide an update by 9:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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