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| Todmorden flash floods amid torrential rain | Todmorden flash floods amid torrential rain |
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| Several properties in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, have been hit by flash floods. | Several properties in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, have been hit by flash floods. |
| A flood alert for the River Calder and its tributaries from Todmorden to Brighouse was issued by the Environment Agency (EA) at about 17:45 BST. | A flood alert for the River Calder and its tributaries from Todmorden to Brighouse was issued by the Environment Agency (EA) at about 17:45 BST. |
| River levels had risen rapidly during what residents described as a "torrential" downpour, the Environment Agency said. | River levels had risen rapidly during what residents described as a "torrential" downpour, the Environment Agency said. |
| The fire brigade received calls from at least 15 flooded properties. | The fire brigade received calls from at least 15 flooded properties. |
| Fire crews are pumping out some of the properties. | Fire crews are pumping out some of the properties. |
| Flood warning sirens have been sounded in Todmorden and nearby Walsden, the Environment Agency said. | |
| While levels have peaked at Walsden, further storms were expected later on Monday evening, the agency added. | |
| Police have warned drivers to stay away from Halifax Road in Todmorden as flooding has made it impassable. | |
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