A Flood Alert was issued for Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck in Leeds, Wakefield on 22nd October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Ings Beck, Alverthorpe Beck, Balne Beck, Oakenshaw Beck.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Bushy Beck at Fenton Dam rose 0.08m, peaking at 0.21m, while the Balne Beck at Wrenthorpe climbed 0.07m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the early hours of Friday 23 October . Locations most affected will be Alverthorpe Beck, Balne Beck, Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck in Wakefield, low lying land and roads near rivers. Rain associated with Storm Austen overnight will see river levels rise from the early hours of Friday, peaking between 6:00AM and midday. Friday will be largely dry with levels falling through the day. Further rain is forecast on Saturday afternoon which may see levels rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and av
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Dam | Bushy Beck | +0.08m | 0.21m |
| Wrenthorpe | Balne Beck | +0.07m | 0.48m |
| Wakefield Westgate | Ings Beck | +0.07m | 0.42m |
| Horbury | River Calder | +0.07m | 0.48m |
| Wakefield Henry Street Bridge | Alverthorpe Beck | +0.05m | 0.00m |