West Yorkshire flooding expected in Calder valley tonight as river levels rise due to Storm Francis
River levels have risen in the Calder Catchment as a result of the heavy rainfall from Storm Francis, the flood service said.
Consequently, flooding of roads and low-lying land is possible between 5pm tonight and 4am tomorrow morning.
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![Flooding in Calder earlier this year](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE2ODM2ODA4.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
![Flooding in Calder earlier this year](/img/placeholder.png)
The warning said: "We expect river levels to remain high until 09:00 on 26/08/20.
"We are closely monitoring the situation.
"Our incident response staff are checking defences.
"Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses."
The warning comes as a similar message was issued for Bridlington seafront.