It was feared that storm Ciara would cause the flooding experienced in Silsden on Boxing Day 2015, but although there was very heavy rain and 50 mph winds the flooding did not materialise.
The fields by the river Aire did flood, but thankfully Silsden Beck stayed within its banks.
Silsden Tannery Corner, water running off the fields, down Brown Bank Lane and across Bolton Road
Bolton Road, Silsden
Bolton Road, Silsden - unblocked drain
Bolton Road, Silsden - and the next drain down-stream is blocked
Silsden beck from the footbridge into the park
Silsden beck from the footbridge into the park
Silsden beck in flood - the ducks are enjoying themselves
Silsden beck in flood
Silsden beck in flood
The weir with the drain at the top of St John Street working!
Silsden canal bridge, looking east
Silsden canal bridge, looking west - the canal overflowing into Sykes Lane
Silsden canal bridge, looking west - the canal overflowing into Sykes Lane
Keighley Road, Silsden - water coming out of the manhole
Keighley Road, Silsden - water coming out of the manhole
Keighley Road, Silsden - water coming out of the manhole
Silsden beck, Keighley Road by Aldi
Silsden beck, Keighley Road by Aldi
Having fun in the Aldi car park
Silsden beck, Keighley Road by Aldi
Silsden beck going through the Belton Road culvert
Silsden beck, on from the Belton Road culvert
Silsden beck overflowing into the fields , looking towards Steeton roundabout
The Barrett estate from Belton Road
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