A FLOOD alert has been issued for the upper catchment area of the River Aire through Keighley and South Craven.

The Environment Agency says flooding is possible and people should be prepared.

Areas covered by the alert include Bradley, Kildwick, Steeton, Silsden, Stockbridge and Crossflatts.

Many households and businesses in the communities are still recovering from the devastation of the Boxing Day floods.

River levels are expected to peak this evening after today's rainfall.