Flooding in Calderdale as borough is battered by heavy rain

Calderdale has been battered by heavy rain this evening, leading to flooding in some parts of the borough.
A flood alert is in place for the River CalderA flood alert is in place for the River Calder
A flood alert is in place for the River Calder

Flood warnings have been issued for the River Calder.

The alerts, which mean flooding is expected, have been issued for Walsden Water, the River Calder at Todmorden, Hebden Water at Hebden Bridge and the River Calder at Hebden Bridge, River Calder and Cragg Brook at Mytholmroyd, River Calder at Eastwood, Callis Bridge and Charlestown, River Calder at Central Mytholmroyd, River Calder at Hebden Bridge - Mytholm and Hebble End, River Calder at Brearley and Luddenden Foot and the River Calder at Brighouse - Nun Bank Wood.

People are being asked to refer to their flood plans, take care near areas of concern and monitor conditions. The Environment Agency is also closely monitoring the situation and is checking for and clearing blockages.

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The following areas are thought to have been affected and motorists are warned to take care while driving.

Surface water at Callis, Hebden Bridge, and Eastwood, Todmorden, flooding on Holmes Road, Sowerby Bridge, surface water flooding on Market Street, Hebden Bridge, flooding in Lumbutts, problems in Mytholmroyd, near Cragg Road and Elphaborough Close, as well as on Burnley road in the village centre.

There's also thought to be surface water near Savile Park Moor and flood sirens have sounded in Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Walsden and Brighouse.

Flood wardens are out in the borough checking river levels, which are likely to peak at around 8pm this evening.

Visit www.calderdale.gov.uk/environment/flooding/index.html to report flooding and eyeoncalderdale.com to check the flood risk in your area.