A Flood Alert was issued for Upper River Calder catchment in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Rochdale on 4th September 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Calder, Walsden Water, Hebden Water.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Calder at Brighouse rose 0.58m, peaking at -0.60m, while the River Calder at Todmorden Millwood climbed 0.44m.
Environment Agency advice issued
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Further rainfall is forecast but no further flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighouse | River Calder | +0.58m | -0.60m |
| Todmorden Millwood | River Calder | +0.44m | 0.56m |
| Brearley | River Calder | +0.41m | 0.50m |
| Hebden Bridge | River Calder | +0.39m | 0.36m |
| Todmorden Callis Bridge | River Calder | +0.26m | 0.22m |
| Copley Bridge | River Calder | +0.25m | 0.54m |
| Elland | River Calder | +0.22m | 0.57m |
| Mytholmroyd | River Calder | +0.21m | 1.59m |
| Nutclough | Hebden Water | +0.14m | 0.06m |
| Sowerby Bridge | River Calder | +0.10m | 0.15m |