Contents tagged with flooding
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18 Feb2020
Council calls for Government response
Press release from Calderdale Council
As the major recovery from Storm Ciara continues across Calderdale, the Council is calling for the Government to support the Calder Valley – to ensure that the 1,200 flooded homes and businesses get the urgent help they need to get back on …
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10 Feb2020
Calderdale’s response to flooding
Press release from Calderdale Council
Storm Ciara brought devastating flooding across Calderdale on Sunday 9 February.
Heavy and persistent rain led to widespread flooding, causing several road and building closures and flooding to homes and businesses.
Local residents, flood wardens and …
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09 Feb2020
School closures - flooding
Heavy rain from Storm Ciara has caused flooding across Calderdale. A number of schools have been affected in Todmorden, Hebden and Calder and will be closed tomorrow, including Calder High and Primary, St Josephs at Tod, Central Street and Riverside. There are issues at Stubbing’s; …
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30 Jul2019
Calderdale communities pull together during weekend flooding
Press release from Calderdale Council
Calderdale’s kindness and community spirit shone through once again, after persistent heavy rain caused flooding issues on Sunday 28 July.
Local residents, flood wardens, Calderdale Council teams and organisations including the Environment Agency, …
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29 Jul2019
Flood update - 28 July 2019
On Sunday 28 July Calderdale was affected by heavy rainfall resulting in flooding to several areas. A flood alert was issued covering the whole of the Calder Valley shortly followed by flood warnings across the Upper Calder Valley.
The flood warnings have now been removed but with more wet …
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12 Jun2019
Flood Alert forUpper River Calder Catchment Update
The Flood Alert issued on 11/6/19 has been removed.
River levels are below flood alert threshold. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours but we are not anticipating any significant response within the rivers. We will continue to monitor the situation and will re-issue this alert if …
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11 Jun2019
Flood Alert - Upper River Calder catchment (12/6/19)
A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.
Flood Alert in force: Upper River Calder catchment.
Flooding is possible for: River Calder and its tributaries from Todmorden to Brighouse.
Be prepared.
River levels are expected to rise as …
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28 Mar2019
Please share your information on the 16 March flooding
From Calderdale Council - Edited 3/4/2019
Were you affected by the flooding on Saturday 16 March? Were you unable to make it to the drop-ins after the incident?
Even if your property wasn't flooded, any information you have will help us with our investigations so please complete …
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21 Mar2019
Crews did a fantastic job during Calderdale flooding, says fire chief
Press release from West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
Fire crews have been praised for their efforts during the weekend’s flooding that wreaked havoc in Calderdale. The borough was besieged by torrential rainfall over the weekend, leading to West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service …
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18 Mar2019
Calderdale kindness shines through weekend rainfall
Press release from Calderdale Council
Calderdale Council is thanking communities for their amazing kindness and support after a long period of rainfall caused flooding issues in Calderdale on Saturday 16 March.
The Environment Agency issued flood warnings throughout the borough on Saturday …