Is Leeds at risk of flooding?

Leeds has 40 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Medium risk rating. It ranks #41 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

How many flood warning areas are in Leeds?

There are 40 flood warning and alert areas in Leeds, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 12 rivers.

Which rivers flood in Leeds?

The main rivers in Leeds include Bardsey Beck and Keswick Beck, Fir Green Beck, Bramham Beck, Gledhow Beck, Meanwood Beck, Oil Mill Beck and 7 others. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Do I need flood insurance in Leeds?

If your property is in or near one of Leeds's 40 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

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 Leeds's flood areas on this page.

What was the worst flood in Leeds?

Leeds 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.

Flood Risk in Leeds

England

Flood Areas

Stations

Rivers

Risk Level

Medium

#41 of 152 counties

Flood Areas in Leeds

40 designated flood warning and alert areas

Name	River / Sea	Type
Wortley Beck flood area near Leeds	Wortley Beck	Warning
Tributaries of the River Aire in North and West Leeds.	Wyke Beck, Meanwood Beck	Alert
Fearnville, Leeds including area bounded by Grange Park Road and Wyke Beck	Wyke Beck	Warning
River Aire flood area near Leeds	River Aire	Warning
River Aire flood area near Leeds	River Aire	Warning
Yorkshire Water Pumping Station on Warren Lane and Mill Farm	River Wharfe	Warning
Leeds including Knowsthorpe, Atkinson Gate, Thwaite Gate and Stourton including Knostrop sewage works and Waterside Industrial Park	River Aire	Warning
Leeds including the Embankment, the Calls area and Clarence Dock area bounded by Black Bull Street, Sayner Street and South Accommodation Road and ...	River Aire	Warning
Wyke Beck flood area near Leeds	Wyke Beck	Warning
River Aire flood area near Leeds	River Aire	Warning
Properties and businesses along Kirkstall Road and Wellington Street.	River Aire	Warning
Leeds including Tower Works, Canal Wharf area. Also those downstream surrounding the brewery and Crown Point Bridge bounded by Meadow Lane, Hunslet...	River Aire	Warning
Wyke Beck flood area near Leeds	Wyke Beck	Warning
River Wharfe, Collingham Beck flood area near Leeds	River Wharfe, Collingham Beck	Warning
Allerton Ings including the A656 Barnsdale Road between Allerton Bywater and Castleford	River Aire	Warning
Fearnes Island between Neptune Street and East Street from Crown Point Bridge to South Accommodation Road	River Aire	Warning
Area including Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park, Valley Retail Park and industrial properties long Wyther Lane.	River Aire	Warning
River Wharfe flood area near Leeds	River Wharfe	Warning
Leeds including Neptune Street and Canal and River Trust car park	River Aire	Warning
The Old Mill, Carpark, Tennis Club, Ings House, The Boat House, Wetherby Grange and the Flint Mill	River Wharfe	Warning
Properties of Parkfield and Foundry Mill Drive	Wyke Beck	Warning
Properties on Billams Hill, The Sewage Works and properties and Farms between Otley and Pool	River Wharfe	Warning
River Aire flood area near Leeds	River Aire	Warning
The Square, New Road, Firbeck Road	Fir Green Beck, Bramham Beck	Warning
Wortley Beck flood area near Leeds	Wortley Beck	Warning
Wortley Beck flood area near Leeds	Wortley Beck	Warning
Gipton beck and Gledhow beck including properties on and close to Roundhay Road, Markham Avenue and Gledhow Valley Road	Gledhow Beck	Warning
Meanwood Beck flood area near Leeds	Meanwood Beck	Warning
Meanwood Beck flood area near Leeds	Meanwood Beck	Warning
Meanwood Beck including properties on and close to Sheepscar Street, Regent Street and Saint Peter's Street	Meanwood Beck	Warning
River Aire flood area near Leeds	River Aire	Warning
Properties along Wyke Beck Valley Road	Wyke Beck	Warning
Properties on Appleby Place and the school, hall and college complex off Neville Road	Wyke Beck	Warning
Properties along Oulton Beck including on Elmfield, Farrer Lane, Aberford Road and Leeds Road	Oulton Beck, Aire tributary	Warning
River Aire at Kirkstall Forge including development and Hunters Greave	River Aire	Warning
Boston Spa, including River View, Bridge Road and Thorpe Arch Park	River Wharfe	Warning
Properties along Grange Close and the surrounding area, including Keswick and Rigton	Bardsey Beck and Keswick Beck	Warning
Properties at Aberford Bridge along Main Street and Bank Row		Warning
Properties at Stanks along Adams Grove, Barwick Road and Stanks Drive		Warning
Properties in Troy, Horsforth Woodside and the south eastern edge of Cragg Hill	Oil Mill Beck	Warning

Monitoring Stations

0 Environment Agency monitoring stations

Rivers in Leeds

Bardsey Beck and Keswick BeckFir Green Beck, Bramham BeckGledhow BeckMeanwood BeckOil Mill BeckOulton Beck, Aire tributaryRiver AireRiver WharfeRiver Wharfe, Collingham BeckWortley BeckWyke BeckWyke Beck, Meanwood Beck

Flood Insurance Information

Leeds has 40 designated flood areas. Understanding your flood risk can help you find the right insurance cover and take steps to protect your property.

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