Calder & Hebble Navigation
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Detail
| Type | Advice |
| Start Date | 1/21/2024, 12:00:00 AM |
| End Date | 2/15/2024, 4:45:00 PM |
| Start Location | Lock 13, Anchor Pit Flood Lock |
| Ends Location | Flood Lock, Wakefield |
| Towpath Closed | No |
Description
Due to rainfall overnight and the predicted rain on its way, all flood locks and gates are now closed.
The flood lock and gates that are closed are;
Anchor Pit
Cooper Bridge
Battyeford Cut End
Ledgard
Greenwood
Thornes Lock
These are not likely to re-open today, and will be monitored throughout the rest of the weekend, re-opening at the earliest opportunity.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you.
The met office has issued weather warning with Storm Isha on the way.
Updates
The following flood gates/locks are now open:
Greenwood Flood Gates
Longcut/Thornhill Flood Lock
Thornes Flood Lock
Wakefield Flood Lock
Please consult the Strong Stream Warning marker boards and markers at flood locks/gates before venturing into the river sections of the navigation.
The following flood gates/locks are closed:
Anchor Pit
Cooper Bridge Flood Lock
Battyeford Flood Lock
Ledgard Flood Lock
Greenwood Flood Gates
Longcut/Thornhill Flood Lock
Thornes Flood Lock
Wakefield Flood Lock
River levels will be closely monitored and flood gates and locks reopened when river levels allow.
Please consult the Strong Stream Warning boards and markers at flood locks/gates before venturing into the river sections of the navigation.
This notice will be regularly updated as water level conditions change
2/2/2024River levels are responding to recent rainfall:
The following flood gates/locks are closed:
Anchor Pit
Cooper Bridge Flood Lock
Battyeford Flood Lock
Ledgard Flood Lock
Greenwood Flood Gates
Longcut/Thornhill Flood Lock
Thornes Flood Lock
Wakefield Flood Lock
River levels will be closely monitored and flood gates and locks reopened when river levels allow.
Please consult the Strong Stream Warning boards and markers at flood locks/gates before venturing into the river sections of the navigation.
This notice will be regularly updated as water level conditions change
1/22/2024