Question 1

Is Kirklees, Wakefield at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Kirklees, Wakefield has 3 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #101 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Kirklees, Wakefield?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 flood warning and alert areas in Kirklees, Wakefield, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 1 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Kirklees, Wakefield?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Kirklees, Wakefield include River Calder. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Kirklees, Wakefield?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Kirklees, Wakefield's 3 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

Question 5

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

Accepted Answer

Use the Environment Agency's flood risk checker or our postcode lookup tool to check the flood risk for your specific address. You can also browse Kirklees, Wakefield's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Kirklees, Wakefield?

Accepted Answer

Kirklees, Wakefield has experienced significant flooding events over the years. Check the Environment Agency's historical flood data and our UK Flood History guide for details on major events.

Name	River / Sea	Type
Healey Mills area and Horbury Bridge including Horbury Bridge Mill area, Bridge Road, Parklands Drive, Quarry Hill Industrial Estate, Riverside Industrial Estate, Wakefield Commercial Park, Albert Mills and Horbury Station Junction	River Calder	Warning
Dewsbury including Sands Mill, Lodge Farm and Lock Street	River Calder	Warning
Dewsbury including the Power Station, Thornhill Lees, Thornhill Road area, Calder Bank Road, the football ground, Mill Street West and Mill Street East, Aldams Road, to Bretton Park Way and the Dewsbury Waste Water Treatment Works	River Calder	Warning

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