What causes flooding in Hebden Bridge?
Unlike previous floods, communities further down the valley including Sowerby Bridge, Elland and Brighouse were also seriously flooded. Excess rain running from the tops caused surface water flooding in several locations across the Valley, in particular Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge.
Did Hebden Bridge flood?
The town was also flooded in 2012 and February last year. Nevil Muncaster, of Yorkshire Water, said: “The geography of the Hebden Bridge catchment means that reservoir drawdown can certainly help to ease the flow of water down the Calder Valley.
When was the last flood in Hebden Bridge?
The measures aim to protect around 400 properties in Hebden Bridge, which was devastated by flooding when it was hit by Storm Eva in December 2015 and Storm Ciara in February 2020.
Did Todmorden flood?
Two named storms, Ciara and Dennis, helped push February to the top of the records as the wettest ever in the UK. Communities in Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Todmorden and other areas were also badly hit by floodwaters in 2015 that wrecked thousands of properties and caused an estimated £150m in damage.
Does it snow in Hebden Bridge?
The snowy period of the year lasts for 2.1 months, from December 14 to February 17, with a sliding 31-day snowfall of at least 1.0 inches. The month with the most snow in Hebden Bridge is January, with an average snowfall of 1.7 inches.
Is the Hebden Bridge flooded at the moment?
Images shared on social media show roads underwater, and a flooded Market Street in Hebden Bridge as residents try to cope with today’s extreme weather. Residents woke to the sound of the Hebden Bridge flood siren with winds of up to 50mph and heavy rain forecast for today.
Is the road between Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge closed?
The road, which connects Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, is a metre underwater, with images showing a wall barely visible between the the River Calder and the road. The A646 Burnley Road in Mytholmroyd has also been closed due to flooding between New Road and Westfield Terrace.
Is the A646 Halifax Road closed due to flooding?
The A646 Halifax Road has been closed in both directions due to flooding between Church Lane (Hebden Bridge) and Pennine Way (Sand Bed). The road, which connects Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, is a metre underwater, with images showing a wall barely visible between the the River Calder and the road.
What was done in Calderdale after the 2015 floods?
Nearing completion a mile down the road in Mytholmroyd – a village which at the worst of the flooding was completely underwater – is a £30m scheme to help protect 400 homes and businesses. The work involves new, raised and improved walls, relocation of Caldene Bridge, waterproofing of buildings next to the river and widening of the river channel.