Flood alert for Lower River Calder catchment
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Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from overnight on 01 December 2025 with rivers peaking around the early hours of 2nd December.
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the River Calder from Brighouse to Castleford including Chickenley Beck, Spring Mill Beck and Waindike.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one Consider activating any flood protection products you may have.
This message will be updated by 9:30AM on 02 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: River Calder from Brighouse to Castleford including Chickenley Beck, Spring Mill Beck and Waindike.
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