FLOODING: Is there STILL a chance of flooding in Leeds?

Red flood warnings have been in place for some rivers in Leeds this week following wintry weather over Easter and heavy downpours of rain since.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Apr 2018, 06:45 BST
Updated 5th Apr 2018, 06:56 BST
Residents in Leeds are being told to be awareResidents in Leeds are being told to be aware
Residents in Leeds are being told to be aware

READ: Highways Agency responds to scores of complaints about 30mph limit on M621 in LeedsSome of those warnings and less serious alerts have now passed, with river levels returning to somewhere close to normal.

But Environment Agency officials are still warning of the potential of some stretches of water in the city after heavy rain and thundery showers hit Leeds on Tuesday.

Here is a list of the alerts in place around Leeds:

Residents in Leeds are being told to be awareResidents in Leeds are being told to be aware
Residents in Leeds are being told to be aware

Lower River Nidd

Tidal River Ouse

Tidal River Wharfe

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Flood alerts are less severe than warnings. They tell people that flooding is possible, and to be aware.

Luckily, there is no more rain forecast by the Met Office in Leeds today.

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