Communities along Black Brook in Calderdale are urged to sign up to new flood warning service

The new flood warnings cover 2,557 properties and will see a warning message issued when flooding is forecast and then again to warn users if impacts are likely.

Residents can register for the new service for free and choose to receive notifications via phone call or text.

The warnings tell people about the risk of flooding to their home or business and helps people make informed decisions about how to respond.

The update to the Yorkshire service comes as 110,000 additional homes and businesses across the country are now eligible to receive the new flood warnings .

Graham Lindsey, flood resilience team leader at the Environment Agency said: "We know the devastating impact that flooding can have, which is why protecting people and communities is our top priority.

“These warnings are there to help people prepare for, and become more resilient to, flooding incidents and this new service will allow people to take appropriate action when flooding is forecast. We would encourage all of those in these new flood warning areas to sign up for our free warnings this winter for both their safety and peace of mind."

The new flood warning areas have been added as a result of modelling and new data which is part of the Environment Agency’s constant drive to continually improve the flood warning service.

The new flood warnings areas include the communities along Black Brook from Bowers Mill to Berry Mill Lane, near Stainland.