No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.
Updated 2026-08-23 22:39:42 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide
Wakefield is a cathedral city in West Yorkshire, England, located on the River Calder. The city had a population of 109,766 in the 2021 census, up from 99,251 in the 2011 census. The city is the administrative centre of the wider Metropolitan Borough of Wakefield, which had a 2024 population of 367,666, the 27th most populous district in England. It is part of the West Yorkshire Built-up Area and the Yorkshire and the Humber region.
Wakefield is monitored by 5 Environment Agency river level stations on the Alverthorpe Beck, the Ings Beck, the Oakenshaw Beck, the River Calder, in West Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.
The Alverthorpe Beck is monitored by 1 station (Wakefield Grasmere Road). The Ings Beck is monitored by 2 stations (Wakefield Colinsway, Wakefield Westgate). The Oakenshaw Beck is monitored by 1 station (Wakefield Oakenshaw). The River Calder is monitored by 1 station (Wakefield). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.
There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Wakefield. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Wakefield Westgate, Darnley including Rufford Street, Westgate Retail Park and Thornes; Alverthorpe Beck, Balne Beck, Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck in Wakefield; The Prison area in Wakefield including Moorhouse Avenue and adjoining roads, Alverthorpe Road, Victoria Avenue and Elder Green; Wakefield including Belle Isle, Fall Ings and Belle Vue.
There are 46 storm overflows within 5km of Wakefield. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.
If flooding is forecast in Wakefield, 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.
Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →
Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.
Wakefield has river level monitoring on Alverthorpe Beck, Ings Beck, Oakenshaw Beck, River Calder — 5 monitoring stations in total.
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.
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.
Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 34 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1946, most recently in 2022. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.
