Flood Alert Issued for Wash Dike Catchment in Yorkshire
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Wash Dike catchment in Wakefield due to rising river levels, with flooding possible from 30 August into 31 August 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Yorkshire
- Issued
- August 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency. Severity: Flood alert (level 3). Alert raised at 2026-08-30T20:46:53 for the Wash Dike catchment.
Affected Areas
Yorkshire, specifically Wakefield county. Locations most affected: Wash Dike in Ferrybridge and Pontefract.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Showers may be thundery and cause rapid localised river and surface water response in urban areas.
Timeline
Flooding is possible on 30 August 2026 into 31st August 2026. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 31 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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