Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Calder Catchment in Yorkshire

Source: Environment Agency · Yorkshire

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Environment Agency issues flood alert for River Calder areas in Yorkshire due to rising river levels overnight.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Yorkshire
Issued
September 3, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the Upper River Calder catchment. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-09-03T18:07:51.

Affected Areas

Counties: Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Rochdale. Locations most affected: River Calder and its tributaries from Todmorden to Brighouse, including Walsden Water and Hebden Water.

What You Should Do

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is monitoring rainfall and river levels.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding.

Timeline

Flooding is possible from the early hours of 04 September 2026. This message will be updated by 6:00AM on 04 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
Environment Agency issues flood alert for River Calder areas in Yorkshire due to rising river levels overnight.
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.
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