Storm, flood and power cut status for BD3 (Bradford)
Live local information for Bradford, checked 7 Nov 2026, 02:10 UK time. Refreshed nightly.
River: Bradford Beck steady.
What to do now
- If your power is off, report it or get updates by calling 105.
- Keep fridge and freezer doors shut.
- Use torches rather than candles, and switch off appliances that could start up unattended.
- See the full power cut checklist.
Flood warnings and alerts nearby
No flood alerts or warnings within 15 km of BD3 at the last check.
For your exact address, check Check for flooding and your long-term flood risk on GOV.UK.
Nearest river level
Reading at 7 Nov 2026, 01:30 UK time. See the live graph on GOV.UK.
Power cuts nearby
| Type | Distance and postcodes | Expected back on |
|---|---|---|
| Localised Fault | 3.4 km BD5 8DN, BD5 8DY, BD5 8HN | 7 Nov 2026, 05:00 UK time |
From the live power cut data published by Northern Powergrid. For the very latest, call 105 or see their power cut map.
Local contacts
| Power cut | 105 (free, any network) · your operator is Northern Powergrid |
| Flooding | Floodline 0345 988 1188 (24 hours) |
| Extra help | Northern Powergrid Priority Services Register |
| Council | Bradford for sandbags, road closures and rest centres |
| Emergency | 999 if life is at risk |
About BD3
The BD3 postcode district, in Bradford (Yorkshire and The Humber). About 36,000 people lived here at the 2021 census (ONS Census 2021). Electricity is delivered over the Northern Powergrid network, whose live power cut data feeds this page. The nearest river level gauge is on the Bradford Beck at Bradford Greenside, 4.3 km away. Flood information here comes from Environment Agency.
| Area covered | BD3 |
|---|---|
| Local council | Bradford |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Population | 36,000 (2021 census, ONS Census 2021) |
| Power network | Northern Powergrid |
| Live power cut data | Northern Powergrid live power cuts open data |
| Flood data | Environment Agency |
| Nearest river gauge | Bradford Beck at Bradford Greenside, 4.3 km |
| Centre (approx.) | 53.798, -1.727 |
Population: ONS Census 2021 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Council: ONS Postcode Directory (most postcodes in the district). Location: postcodes.io (ONS, OS). Power network: NESO GB DNO licence areas.
Closest districts we cover
- BD1 Bradford 1.8 km
- LS28 Leeds 3.7 km
- BD7 Clayton 4.2 km
- LS13 Horsforth 6.1 km
- LS12 Leeds 8.6 km
- LS27 Drighlington 9.8 km
Straight-line distance between district centres. More in Yorkshire and The Humber and on the Northern Powergrid network.
Neighbouring postcode districts
Data credits
Flood warnings and river levels from the Environment Agency real-time flood-monitoring API; postcode district location from postcodes.io (ONS, OS). Both under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Power cuts from Northern Powergrid live power cuts open data, used under the Northern Powergrid Open Data Licence v1.0. This page is a snapshot and can be hours old.