Pictures show flood damage as Storm Henk brings travel disruption to Wakefield

Storm Henk has hit Wakefield with roads closed due to flooding.
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This afternoon, Barnsdale Road was closed with diversions in place due to flooding between Castleford and Allerton Bywater.

A yellow weather warning for rain was issued earlier today (Tuesday) for Wakefield, due to Storm Henk, with numerous flood alerts also in place across the country - including a flood alert for the Lower River Calder catchment.

The Met Office also warned of the potential flooding of homes and businesses and interruption to power supplies and other services.