A Flood Alert was issued for Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck in Leeds, Wakefield on 23rd October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Ings Beck, Alverthorpe Beck, Balne Beck, Oakenshaw Beck.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Calder at Horbury rose 1.26m, peaking at 1.68m, while the Balne Beck at Wrenthorpe climbed 0.42m.
Environment Agency advice issued
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Weather conditions are expected to improve. River levels have now fallen below the flood risk threshold. They will continue to fall for the remainder of today. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow afternoon, 23/10/2026. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury | River Calder | +1.26m | 1.68m |
| Wrenthorpe | Balne Beck | +0.42m | 0.83m |
| Fenton Dam | Bushy Beck | +0.41m | 0.53m |
| Wakefield | River Calder | +0.34m | 0.36m |
| Wakefield Westgate | Ings Beck | +0.32m | 0.66m |
| Wakefield Colinsway | Ings Beck | +0.29m | 0.52m |
| Wakefield Henry Street Bridge | Alverthorpe Beck | +0.22m | 0.17m |
| Wakefield Grasmere Road | Alverthorpe Beck | +0.15m | 0.13m |
| Wakefield Brooks Bank | Balne Beck | +0.07m | 0.02m |