Question 1

Is Wakefield at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Wakefield has 21 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Medium risk rating. It ranks #53 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Wakefield?

Accepted Answer

There are 21 flood warning and alert areas in Wakefield, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 13 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Wakefield?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Wakefield include Alverthorpe Beck, Balne Beck, Balne Beck, Alverthorpe Beck, Balne Beck, Alverthorpe Beck, Ings Beck, Ea Beck and 8 others. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Wakefield?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Wakefield's 21 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

Question 5

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

Accepted Answer

Use the Environment Agency's flood risk checker or our postcode lookup tool to check the flood risk for your specific address. You can also browse Wakefield's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Wakefield?

Accepted Answer

Wakefield has experienced significant flooding events over the years. Check the Environment Agency's historical flood data and our UK Flood History guide for details on major events.

Name	River / Sea	Type
Wakefield Westgate, Darnley including Rufford Street, Westgate Retail Park and Thornes	Balne Beck, Alverthorpe Beck, Ings Beck	Warning
The Prison area in Wakefield including Moorhouse Avenue and adjoining roads, Alverthorpe Road, Victoria Avenue and Elder Green	Balne Beck, Alverthorpe Beck	Warning
River Calder flood area near Wakefield	River Calder	Warning
River Aire flood area near Wakefield	River Aire	Warning
Alverthorpe Beck flood area near Wakefield	Alverthorpe Beck	Warning
South Elmsall including Lower Northcroft and Minsthorpe Vale	Ea Beck	Warning
Wentbridge including Wentbridge Lane, Old Great North Road, Moor Lane and Jackson's Lane	River Went	Warning
River Calder flood area near Wakefield	River Calder	Warning
Agbrigg including Agbrigg Road and roads off Agbrigg Road from Doncaster Road to Back Gordon Street. Also includes Caravan Site off Doncaster Road	Oakenshaw Beck	Warning
Fosterford Beck, Balne Beck flood area near Wakefield	Fosterford Beck, Balne Beck	Warning
Wakefield including Belle Isle, Fall Ings and Belle Vue	River Calder	Warning
River Calder flood area near Wakefield	River Calder	Warning
Wakefield including Thornes, Thornes Industrial Estate, Greens Industrial Estate and Calder Vale Road	River Calder	Warning
Horbury at Strands Cottage	River Calder	Warning
Wash Dike in Ferrybridge and Pontefract	Wash Dike	Alert
Wash Dike flood area near Wakefield	Wash Dike	Warning
Peacock area in Wakefield including Silcoates Street and adjoining roads, Blackthorn Way and Rowan Court	Balne Beck	Warning
Properties on Fishergate and Vale Crescent in Ferrybridge	Wash Dike	Warning
Lingwell Gate Beck flood area near Wakefield	Lingwell Gate Beck	Warning
Properties on Wheldale Lane	River Aire	Warning
Properties in the western part of Purston Jaglin	Went Beck	Warning

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