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Leeds Killingbeck Dam Flooding

West Yorkshire • Live river level monitoring on Wyke Beck
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Leeds Killingbeck Dam today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-09 13:01:00 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Leeds Killingbeck Dam

Leeds Killingbeck Dam is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Wyke Beck, in West Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Leeds Killingbeck Dam’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.

Does it flood near Leeds Killingbeck Dam?

Towns and villages near Leeds Killingbeck Dam with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

Rothwell · Mickletown · Allerton Bywater

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Leeds Killingbeck Dam

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Wyke Beck, about 10 m from the middle of Leeds Killingbeck Dam's gauges. It flows into the River Aire about 5.5 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on Wyke Beck nearest the middle of Leeds Killingbeck Dam's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

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Flood Monitoring in Leeds Killingbeck Dam

Leeds Killingbeck Dam is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Wyke Beck, in West Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Wyke Beck is monitored by 1 station (Leeds Killingbeck Dam). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Leeds Killingbeck Dam. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties along Wyke Beck Valley Road; Gipton, Leeds including Wykebeck Valley Road, Foundry Lane, Oakwood Lane and Brecon Approach; Properties of Parkfield and Foundry Mill Drive; Dunhills, Leeds including Dunhill Rise, Verity View, Dunhill Crescent, Whitebridge Spur, Whitebridge Avenue, William Rise and Selby Road.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 61 storm overflows within 5km of Leeds Killingbeck Dam. None of the 59 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (2 have no live status right now). Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

6 of them, nearest first, with their own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Leeds Killingbeck Dam, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Leeds Killingbeck Dam

Leeds Killingbeck Dam gets about 663 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 66 mm; driest March, 45 mm). That is 43% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.6 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Leeds Killingbeck Dam

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Drainage)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Drainage)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Drainage)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Sewer)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Leeds Killingbeck Dam today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Leeds Killingbeck Dam?

Leeds Killingbeck Dam has river level monitoring on Wyke Beck — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Leeds Killingbeck Dam?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Leeds Killingbeck Dam flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 52 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2022. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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