Flood Risk in West Yorkshire

Yorkshire and the Humber

77

Flood Areas

0

Stations

40

Rivers

Risk Level

High

#25 of 152 counties

Flood Areas in West Yorkshire

77 designated flood warning and alert areas

NameRiver / SeaType
Rivers Calder, Brun, Don and Pendlewater, from Laneshaw Bridge to the river Ribble including Trawden, Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington and WhalleyRiver CalderAlert
The North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including ScarboroughNorth SeaAlert
Low lying land in the Lower Tees valley, from Middleton St George to the Tees Barrage, including Lustrum Beck, Greatham Beck and the Riverside footpaths at YarmRiver TeesAlert
River Aire from Stockbridge to Castleford, including Bradford Beck, Oulton Beck and Kippax BeckRiver Aire, Bradford BeckAlert
North Sea coastline including Hartlepool, Seaton Carew, Redcar, Saltburn by the Sea, Skinningrove and CowbarNorth SeaAlert
Ferrybridge including Kirkhaw Lane, Old Great North Road, The Square, Fishergate, High Street and Argyle RoadRiver AireWarning
River Aire from Ferrybridge to Chapel HaddleseyRiver AireAlert
Low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and IlkleyRiver WharfeAlert
Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and RibchesterRiver RibbleAlert
The North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including Sandsend and tidal River EskNorth SeaAlert
River Aire from Gargrave to Stockbridge, including Eshton Beck, Eller Beck and Silsden BeckRiver Aire, Eller BeckAlert
River Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and LancasterRiver LuneAlert
Lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Bransholme, and Kingston upon HullRiver Hull, Fleet DrainAlert
Riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York and to the south as far as Naburn Lock, including Kings Staith, Queens Staith, and South EsplanadeRiver Ouse, Burdyke, Holgate Beck, Blue Beck, River Foss, The FleetAlert
The Humber estuary from Lords Clough to Hessle Haven, including the river frontage in HullThe HumberAlert
River Foss and its tributariesRiver FossAlert
River Leven and tributaries from its source downstream to the River TeesRiver LevenAlert
The central River Hull area including Arram, Tickton, Beverley, and DunswellRiver Hull, Beverley and Barmston DrainAlert
The Upper Derwent and Scarborough areas, including land around The Sea Cut at Scalby, Throxenby Beck, Old Malton, and Priorpot Beck in NortonRiver Derwent, Sea Cut, River Hertford, Burniston BeckAlert
Burstwick and Keyingham Drains and surrounding area, including Hedon, Saltend, Burstwick, Thorgumbald and Sunk IslandBurstwick Drain, Keyingham DrainAlert
Holderness Drain area including Leven and BransholmeWinestead Drain, Holderness Drain, Burstwick Drain, Skeffling Drain, Long Bank Drain, Keyingham Drain, Old Fleet Drain, Kellwell Stream, Lambwath StreamAlert
The south bank of the River Ouse from Airmyn to Whitgift and the River Don and Dutch River from Thorne to GooleRiver Ouse, River Don, Dutch RiverAlert
Rawcliffe, Rawcliffe Bridge and Rawcliffe Road between Rawcliffe and M62. Includes Rawcliffe Pastures, West Pasture Farm and Percy Lodge. Also includes large areas of Goole bounded by River Ouse, M62 and the docksOuseWarning
River Aire from Temple Hirst to AirmynRiver AireAlert
The Lower River Wharfe and tributaries from Otley to upstream of UlleskelfRiver Wharfe, Kel Beck, Town Beck, Collingham Beck, Fir Green Beck, Bramham BeckAlert
River Eden and other watercourses, from Kirkby Stephen to Temple Sowerby including low lying areas around Brough, Warcop, Great Ormside and ApplebyRiver EdenAlert
The tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areasRiver OuseAlert
Local roads and low-lying land around Stamford Bridge, Pocklington, Wressle, Wilberfoss and ElvingtonRiver DerwentAlert
Properties on Newhall Park, Mill Lane and Riverdale Road. The Sports Pavillion and isolated properties between Otley and PoolRiver WharfeWarning
Areas at risk from Glusburn Beck in Sutton-in-Craven and GlusburnGlusburn BeckAlert
Brotherton including Low Street, Church Street, Hall Court and Marsh CroftRiver AireWarning
Low lying land in the Esk Valley and some minor roadsRiver EskAlert
Newland including Wood Lane, Mill Lane and Brier Lane. Includes Brickhill Farm, Mill Hill, Manor Farm and Lodge FarmRiver AireWarning
The Tidal River Wharfe downstream of TadcasterRiver WharfeAlert
Riverside properties in Stamford Bridge including Buttercrambe Road and The SquareRiver DerwentWarning
Knottingley including Cow Lane, West Ings Lane, West Ings Way, Marsh End, Marsh Lane, Fernley Green Road, Common Lane, Trundles Lane and Stocking LaneRiver AireWarning
Low lying land in the Tees Valley, including Teesdale Way footpath at CroftRiver TeesAlert
Properties on the Humber frontage east of the River Hull, including ABP, King George Dock, Alexandra Dock, Victoria Dock Village and DrypoolThe HumberWarning
Properties in the Pickering, Anlaby Park and East Ella areasRiver HullWarning
Villages and properties on both banks of the lower River Derwent, including Thorganby, Bubwith, Menthorpe, Breighton, Wressle, Loftsome Bridge, Brind and BrackenholmeRiver DerwentWarning
The River Went and Hoyle Mill Stream from Ackworth Moor Top to the River DonRiver WentAlert
Elvington including properties on Main StreetRiver DerwentWarning
Land around the Lower River Nidd and its tributaries including Sand Beck, Sike Beck, Pool Beck and Great GutterRiver NiddAlert
River Trent at Crowle including isolated properties from the M180 to the Humber ConfluenceRiver TrentWarning
Properties at Linden Court, Baxby Terrace, Linden Drive, Hurworth Road and Tees View (A167), at Hurworth Place. Also the Caravan Park at Newbus GrangeRiver TeesWarning
Pollington, Eskholme, Marsh Hills, Mawson Green and Pincheon GreenRiver Don, River WentWarning
Gypsey Race from Wold Newton to BridlingtonGypsey RaceAlert
Newton and Fairburn including Newton Lane, Caudle Hill and Ings Mere CourtRiver AireWarning
The Humber Dock Basin, Riverside Quay and St Andrew's Quay, areas south of the A63 / Hessle Road as far as the railway line, and Henry Boot WayThe HumberWarning
The northern areas of the city of Hull on the west bank of the River HullBeverley and Barmston DrainWarning
Isolated properties at Wawne Common, Woody Carr and North's BridgeHolderness DrainWarning
Mill Farm, Saw Mill and Bar LodgeRiver WharfeWarning
River Trent at Keadby and Amcotts including isolated riverside properties from the M180 to the Humber ConfluenceRiver TrentWarning
River Wenning at Low Bentham, Main St, Cedar House School, Punch Bowl Pub and Rose CottagesRiver WenningWarning
Properties south of Hull Road and Hessle Road, from The Square to the Priory Way roundabout, including Saxon Way, Butterfield Road and Castle WayFleet DrainWarning
Sports Pavilion, Crook Farm, properties off Coutances Way, Ilkley Road, Greenholme Trading Estate and Otley Road. Some properties near Wood Head Beck. The Sewage Works, Maple Bank Farm and some properties off Hag Farm RoadRiver WharfeWarning
Topham Ferry, Sykehouse including Chapel Lane from Topham Ferry House to Sunny ManseRiver WentWarning
Properties in the Orchard Park, New Village and North Moor areasBeverley and Barmston DrainWarning
Areas to the west of Hull city centreRiver HullWarning
The Weir Caravan Park at Stamford Bridge and properties at Kexby BridgeRiver DerwentWarning
Tidal Trent for riverside areas from Gainsborough to the Humber confluence, including West Stockwith, Wildsworth, East Ferry, East and West Butterwick, Derrythorpe, Gunness and KeadbyRiver TrentAlert
Tidal Trent for the wider floodplain between Gainsborough and the Humber confluence, including Doncaster, Wroot, Sandtoft, Eastoft, Goole, Crowle, Scotter and ScunthorpeRiver TrentAlert
Riverside and low-lying homes and businesses close to the River Foss from Strensall to Yearsley BathsRiver FossWarning
Swinefleet and Reedness Marshland including Quart Lane, Quay Lane, New Lane, Reading Gate, Old Lane Gate and King's CausewayOuseWarning
Goole including Rawcliffe Bridge, Johnny Moor Long Lane, Greenland Lane, New Bridge and BanksideOuseWarning
Properties in the Deringham and Boothferry areasRiver HullWarning
Areas around the University, New Village and North MoorRiver HullWarning
Properties in the Marfleet ward and areas around North CarrRiver HullWarning
Properties in the northern area of Orchard ParkBeverley and Barmston DrainWarning
Properties in the Bricknell, Newland and Avenue areasRiver HullWarning
Airmyn including Bridge Road, High Street, Park Road and Parsons WalkRiver AireWarning
The tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river from the A63 near Selby to the Yokefleet and Blacktoft areas.Tidal River OuseAlert
Properties along County Rd North, Priory Rd, Shropshire Close, Hotham Rd, Danube Rd, Coronation RdSetting DikeWarning
Area around Priory RoadSetting DikeAlert
Earby Beck and New Cut from Kelbrook to BroughtonEarby Beck, New CutAlert
Properties at Piercebridge including Mill House, The Bridge House, Carlbury Vale, Rock Cottage, The George Public House in Cliffe, and properties at Meadow View including Holmes House CottagesRiver TeesWarning
Osbaldwick Beck and Tanghall BeckOsbaldwick Beck, Tanghall BeckAlert

Monitoring Stations

0 Environment Agency monitoring stations

Rivers in West Yorkshire

Flood Insurance Warning for West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire has 77 designated flood areas and a high flood risk rating. If you live in this area, check your buildings and contents insurance covers flood damage. Homes in high-risk areas may face higher premiums or require specialist cover.

Nearby Counties

Bradford

Medium

24 flood areas · 0 stations

Bradford, Leeds

Low

4 flood areas · 0 stations

Calderdale

Medium

31 flood areas · 0 stations

Calderdale, Kirklees

Low

4 flood areas · 0 stations

Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield

Low

1 flood areas · 0 stations

City of York

Very High

106 flood areas · 0 stations

County Durham

High

66 flood areas · 0 stations

Cumberland

High

74 flood areas · 0 stations

Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness

Low

11 flood areas · 0 stations

Darlington

Low

5 flood areas · 0 stations

Derbyshire

Very High

153 flood areas · 0 stations

Doncaster

Medium

36 flood areas · 0 stations

East Riding of Yorkshire

Very High

169 flood areas · 0 stations

East Sussex

High

64 flood areas · 0 stations

Essex

Very High

136 flood areas · 0 stations

Gateshead

Low

3 flood areas · 0 stations

Hartlepool

Low

3 flood areas · 0 stations

Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees

Low

1 flood areas · 0 stations

Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees

Low

1 flood areas · 0 stations

Kent

Very High

146 flood areas · 0 stations

Kingston upon Hull

Low

14 flood areas · 0 stations

Kirklees

High

53 flood areas · 0 stations

Kirklees, Wakefield

Low

3 flood areas · 0 stations

Lancashire

Very High

187 flood areas · 0 stations

Leeds

Medium

40 flood areas · 0 stations

Leeds, Wakefield

Low

4 flood areas · 0 stations

Leicestershire

High

72 flood areas · 0 stations

Lincolnshire

Very High

173 flood areas · 0 stations

Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees

Low

2 flood areas · 0 stations

Norfolk

Very High

105 flood areas · 0 stations

North Tyneside

Low

1 flood areas · 0 stations

North Yorkshire

Very High

295 flood areas · 0 stations

Northumberland

Very High

118 flood areas · 0 stations

Nottinghamshire

Very High

120 flood areas · 0 stations

Redcar and Cleveland

Low

7 flood areas · 0 stations

South Yorkshire

High

77 flood areas · 0 stations

Staffordshire

High

93 flood areas · 0 stations

Stockton-on-Tees

Low

9 flood areas · 0 stations

Suffolk

High

66 flood areas · 0 stations

Sunderland

Low

11 flood areas · 0 stations

Teesside

Medium

37 flood areas · 0 stations

Tyne and Wear

Medium

37 flood areas · 0 stations

Unknown

Low

0 flood areas · 2564 stations

Wakefield

Medium

21 flood areas · 0 stations

Westmorland and Furness

Medium

48 flood areas · 0 stations

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