Storm Bert: Flooding likely near Hebden Bridge as River Calder levels soar

People living in Hebden Bridge are on standby for potential floods after Storm Bert brought chaos to the region.

The Environment Agency (EA) put an official flood warning out for the River Calder with areas most at risk include Callis Bridge and Charlestown between Burnt Acres Wood Bottom and Calderside.

Some nine flood warnings are in place across the river, including Brearley and Luddonden Foot, Central Todmorden, Eastwood, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden Cricket Ground, Harley Wood and Patmos Burley Road.

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The warning means flooding is expected with river levels expected to peak before 4pm on Saturday.

The Environment Agency (EA) put an official flood warning out for the River Calder with areas most at risk include Callis Bridge and Charlestown between Burnt Acres Wood Bottom and Calderside.The Environment Agency (EA) put an official flood warning out for the River Calder with areas most at risk include Callis Bridge and Charlestown between Burnt Acres Wood Bottom and Calderside.
The Environment Agency (EA) put an official flood warning out for the River Calder with areas most at risk include Callis Bridge and Charlestown between Burnt Acres Wood Bottom and Calderside.

Across Hebden Bridge, roads on Saturday evening were beginning to flood including Market Street.

Road closures included Burnley Road at Callis Bridge, Market Street, Hebden Bridge and Midgley Road junction with Burnley Road in Mytholmroyd.

Flood wardens were stationed at the Town Hall to help anyone in need of assistance.

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The Hall was also open for residents needing somewhere warm and dry.

As of 3pm the River Calder level at Todmorden Callis Bridge was 1.81 metres.

Levels above 1.75 metres indicate flooding is likely.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed it was working with Calderdale council to protect residents.

The EA urged drivers to avoid low lying roads near rivers, and a flood warning siren was used to alert residents at Todmorden.

A further update on flooding risk is expected on Saturday evening.

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