Flood Alert Info - River Skerne
Area Description
Low lying areas along the River Skerne and its tributaries from its source downstream to the Tees Confluence, including the Carr areas.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 16:52
River Skerne
Levels on the River Skerne are rising due to today’s persistent and heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible throughout this evening, 09/10/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Skerne particularly in Darlington, with low lying land and roads and riverside footpaths expected to be most affected.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 10/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:08
River Skerne
River levels are rising on the River Skerne due to persistent rainfall.
River levels are expected to peak overnight and into the morning of Friday 8th December. Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads. No property flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively checking river levels and the weather forecast.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10am on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 07:49
River Skerne
River levels have risen on the River Skerne due to persistent rainfall overnight and snowmelt yesterday.
Flooding is possible to riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from this morning (05/12/2023) until this evening.
Further light rainfall is forecast today, and river levels will be elevated but steady throughout the day.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 06:00 PM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 17:40
River Skerne
River levels are rising on the River Skerne due to persistent rainfall and snowmelt.
Flooding is possible to riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from this afternoon (04/12/2023) until tomorrow afternoon (05/12/2023).
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening into Tuesday morning, therefore river levels will be elevated until tomorrow afternoon.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and issue any flood warnings if required.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2023 07:14
River Skerne
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 09:09
River Skerne
River levels are remaining high on the River Skerne due to heavy rainfall from Storm Babet.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
There is no forecast for rain on Sunday. No flooding of properties is expected.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 14:28
River Skerne
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 17:35
River Skerne
There have been some heavy showers this afternoon (Saturday 8th July) in the North East Area, but the potential for further heavy, possibly thundery, showers remains this evening and through the night which could bring high isolated totals. There is low confidence in the exact location and distribution of the heaviest showers but where they do fall there will be a particular risk of surface water impacts in urban areas and the potential for a fluvial response in rapidly responding catchments. Therefore, the Flood Alert will remain in force overnight and we will provide a further update tomorrow morning.
We are not currently expecting to issue any Flood Warnings but we are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any Flood Warnings if required.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 11:30
River Skerne
This message has been issued proactively ahead of heavy thundery showers that are forecast to move across the region between 11am and 12 midnight today (Sat 8th July) with the potential to bring high isolated totals.
There is low confidence in the exact location and distribution of the heaviest showers but where they do fall there will be a particular risk of surface water impacts in urban areas and the potential for a fluvial response in rapidly responding catchments.
We are not currently expecting to issue any Flood Warnings but we are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any Flood Warnings if required. This message will be updated this evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 19:33
River Skerne
River levels on the Skerne have risen as a result of persistent rainfall today, 06/02/2021. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland is possible during this evening, overnight, and tomorrow, 07/02/2021. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Further rain and snow is forecast overnight and we expect river levels to rise further overnight and to remain high during the day tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation and we are not expecting to issue any Flood Warnings. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 07/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 08:50
River Skerne
River levels remain high as a result of recent persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 04/02/2021. Peak levels will be similar to those seen during Storm Christoph. Further heavy rainfall is forecast to continue falling across the catchment for the next few days and consequently we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 16:00 on 04/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 17:30
River Skerne
River levels have risen at the Preston-Le-Skerne and Darlington John Street river gauges as a result of persistent rainfall today, 03/02/2021. Consequently, flooding of riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads is expected to continue during this evening, 03/02/2021 and tomorrow, 04/02/2021. Peak levels will be similar to those seen during Storm Christoph. Further heavy rainfall is forecast to continue falling across the catchment for the next few days and consequently we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 04/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 19:53
River Skerne
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Skerne and its tributaries as a result of prolonged rainfall throughout today (Thursday) into Friday morning, 29/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland is possible from 03:00 Friday, 29/01/2021. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment into Friday morning so we expect river levels to remain high through Friday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 29/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 17:00
River Skerne
River levels remain high on the River Skerne, however are expected to gradually fall this evening, 21/01/21. Flooding of riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads is possible. We are closely monitoring the situation and do not expect to issue any Flood Warnings.
Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking defences and clearing any blockages from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 09:30 on 22/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 09:07
River Skerne
River levels remain high on the River Skerne as a result of heavy rainfall which has fallen since Tuesday 19/01/21. Flooding of riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout today, Thursday 21/01/21. The heavy rain has now cleared the area but there may be further showers this morning and we expect river levels to remain high until this evening. We continue to closely monitor the situation.
Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking defences and clearing any blockages from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 16:30 on 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 20:30
River Skerne
River levels remain high on the River Skerne as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday and today, 20/01/20. Further rainfall is forecast to continue falling across the catchment this evening, and therefore we expect river levels to remain high. Flooding of riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads is expected to continue. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue Flood Warnings if necessary.
Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking defences and clearing any blockages from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 09:30 on 21/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 08:51
River Skerne
River levels have risen on the River Skerne and its tributaries as a result of heavy rainfall on Tuesday and overnight. Consequently, flooding of riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 20/01/21. Further rainfall is forecast to continue falling across the catchment today with some heavier bursts of rain this evening, Wednesday 20/01/21 and consequently we expect river levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation but do not currently expect to issue any Flood Warnings. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking defences and clearing any blockages from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 16:00 on 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 19:29
River Skerne
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Skerne and its tributaries as a result of persistent heavy rainfall today which is forecast to continue overnight and into Wednesday. Consequently, flooding of riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads is expected from 21:00 tonight, 19/01/21.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast to continue falling across the catchment for the next few days and consequently we expect river levels to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue Flood Warnings if necessary. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking defences and clearing any blockages from rivers.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 20/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 20:29
River Skerne
River levels have risen on the River Skerne as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, rivers will be high throughout Saturday evening, 15/02/2020, and into Sunday.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We expect river levels to remain high over this period.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences. We will issue Flood Warnings if required.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.