Flooding hits West & North Yorkshire

Roads were closed causing traffic chaos in Otley today after the River Wharfe burst its banks.

High winds and heavy rain which have been causing problems across our region. The roof was ripped off a block of flats in Sheffield and residents in the Calder Valley spent an anxious night afer flood warning sirens sounded late last night..Chris Kiddey reports.

No service on Northern Rail between Leeds and Shipley due to flooding and speed restrictions. All services have been cancelled for the remainder of the day.

No service on Northern Rail between Leeds and Ilkley due to flooding. Services between these stations have now been cancelled for the remainder of the day.

The River Wharfe has burst it banks at Billams Hill in Otley. Police officers are on scene liaising with local residents and closing roads.

The bridge over the river is closed due to flooding on Farnley Lane.

Birdcage Walk is also closed due to flooding.

The A659 Pool Road is closed between Pool and Otley.

Farnley Lane closed between Prince Henry Road and the bridge.

Best access to Otley is via Leeds Road.