Flood Alert Info - Lower River Hull
Area Description
Lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme, and Kingston upon Hull.
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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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2025 08:37
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels are rising in response to heavy rainfall today, Monday 06/01/2025. Areas most at risk include lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Bransholme, and Kingston upon Hull. Further rainfall is expected today, Monday 06/01/2025. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. Take care and consider activating your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 8.30pm on Monday, 06/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 04:34
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high on the Beverley and Barmston Drain and Fleet Drain due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk include the lower River Hull area, including low lying land around Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Bransholme, and Kingston upon Hull. Further showers are forecast over the coming days. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 05:00 PM on Wednesday, 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 16:52
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels are rising on the Beverley and Barmston Drain and Fleet Drain due to rainfall. Areas most at risk include the Lower River Hull area, including low lying land around Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme, and Kingston upon Hull.
Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 05:00am on Wednesday, 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 16:42
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels are rising on the Beverley and Barmston Drain and Fleet Drain due to rainfall. Areas most at risk include the Lower River Hull area, including low lying land around Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme, and Kingston upon Hull.
Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
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 08:00am on Wednesday, 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 06:56
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels continue to fall in the Lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the next few days so river levels may begin to rise again. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 2:55PM on Thursday 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 23:00
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels have begun to fall in the lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle, from 10:50PM today, Wednesday 27/12/2023. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the next few days and are likely to rise again. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 6:55AM on Thursday 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 11:35
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels are rising rapidly on Western Drain due to heavy rainfall. Flooding could occur in the Lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle, from 1:30PM today, Wednesday 27/12/2023, as river levels are rising rapidly. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 11:30PM on Wednesday 27/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 11:30
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels are rising rapidly on Western Drain due to heavy rainfall. Flooding could occur in the Lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle, from 1:30PM today, Wednesday 27/12/2023, as river levels are rising rapidly. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 7:30PM on Wednesday 27/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 20:15
River Hull, Fleet Drain
This flood alert remains in force. River levels remain high in response to recent rainfall, further rainfall is forecast on Sunday night 10/12/2023. Areas near the watercourse at Cottingham Station Road are most at risk. 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 5:00am on Monday 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 13:35
River Hull, Fleet Drain
This flood alert remains in force. River levels remain high in response to recent rainfall, further rainfall is forecast for later to day. Areas near the watercourse at Cottingham Station Road are most at risk. 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 9pm on Sunday 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 02:37
River Hull, Fleet Drain
This flood alert remains in force. River levels are still rising steadily at Cottingham Station Road. Areas near the watercourse at Cottingham Station Road are most at risk. 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 2:30pm on Sunday 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 14:51
River Hull, Fleet Drain
This flood alert has now been issued. River levels are still rising steadily at Cottingham Station Road. Areas near the watercourse at Cottingham Station Road are most at risk. 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 6:00am on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 09:05
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels have risen on the Lower River Hull Catchment following prolonged rainfall in the area. Areas most at risk include Lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme, Hull, with the primary area of concern around Creyke, Mill and Broadlane Becks In Cottingham. Further rainfall is forecast this weekend.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. 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 9 pm on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:44
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels have risen on the Lower River Hull Catchment following prolonged rainfall in the area. Areas most at risk include Lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme, Hull, with the primary area of concern around Creyke, Mill and Broadlane Becks In Cottingham. Further rainfall is forecast this evening.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. 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 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 07:58
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high at Cottingham Station Road as a result of rainfall over recent days. Areas near the watercourse at Cottingham Station Road are most at risk. River levels elsewhere with the flood alert area are high in response to recent rainfall, but are below levels of current concern. 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 17:00 on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 20:17
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high at Cottingham Station Road. Areas near the watercourse at Cottingham Station Road are most at risk. 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 9:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 09:58
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels are still rising steadily at Cottingham Station Road.
Areas near the watercourse at Cottingham Station Road are most at risk.
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 5:00 PM on 04/12/2023, or as the situation changes..
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 08:41
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels are still rising steadily at Cottingham Station Road.
Areas near the watercourse at Cottingham Station Road are most at risk.
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 5:00 PM on 02/12/2023, or as the situation changes..
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2023 18:12
River Hull, Fleet Drain
The Lower River Hull flood alert has been issued.
Areas near the watercourse at Cottingham Station Road are most at risk. No property flooding is expected.
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 09:00 AM on 04/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2023 17:14
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area in response to recent rainfall. No significant rain is expected over the next couple of days. We continue to monitor the 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 9:30am on 29/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2023 10:27
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area in response to recent rainfall. We continue to monitor the 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 5pm on 28/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2023 22:00
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area in response to recent rainfall. Further rain is forecast the evening of Monday 27/11/2023 and on Tuesday 28/11/2023 and levels are expected to continue rise in the Cottingham area in response to this rain. We continue to monitor the 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 28/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2023 17:40
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area in response to recent rainfall. Further rain is forecast the evening of Monday 27/11/2023 and on Tuesday 28/11/2023 and levels are expected to continue rise in the Cottingham area in response to this rain. We continue to monitor the 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 28/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2023 09:53
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels are rising in the Cottingham area in response to recent rainfall. Further rain is forecast on Monday 27/11/2023 and on Tuesday 28/11/2023 and levels are expected to continue rising in the Cottingham area in response to this rain. We continue to monitor the 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 5pm on 27/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2023 16:50
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area. Further rain is forecast from the early hours of Monday morning 27/11/2023 and on Tuesday 28/11/2023, and levels are expected to rise further in the Cottingham area in response to this rain. We continue to monitor the 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 27/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2023 09:04
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area. Levels will remain high for the next few days. Further rain is forecast from the early hours of Monday morning, 27/11/2023 and on Tuesday 28/11/2023, and levels are expected to rise further in response to this rain. We continue to monitor the 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 5pm on 26/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2023 16:45
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels have been rising slowly in the Cottingham area. Levels may remain high on Saturday 25/11/2023 and Sunday 26/11/2023. Further rain is forecast on Sunday night, Monday 27/11/2023 and Tuesday 28/11/2023 and levels may rise further in response to this rain. We continue to monitor the 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 9am on 26/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2023 08:59
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area. Levels may remain high on Saturday 25/11/2023 and Sunday 26/11/2023. Further rain is forecast on Sunday night and Monday 27/11/2023 and levels may rise in response to this rain. We continue to monitor the 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 5pm on 25/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2023 16:34
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to recent rainfall. Levels may remain high on Friday 24/11/2023 and Saturday 25/11/2023. There is no significant rain forecast for the next few days and we continue to monitor the 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 9am on 25/11/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2023 09:07
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to recent rainfall. Levels may remain high on Friday 24/11/2023 and Saturday 25/11/2023. There is no significant rain forecast for the next few days and we continue to monitor the 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 5pm on 24/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2023 17:23
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to recent rainfall. Levels may remain high on Thursday 23/11/2023 and Friday 24/11/2023. There is no significant rain forecast for the next few days and we continue to monitor the 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 9am on 24/11/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2023 08:50
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to recent rainfall. The areas most at risk include Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle. Levels are currently high on Thursday 23/11/2023. We continue to monitor the 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 6pm on 23/11/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2023 19:37
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to recent rainfall. The areas most at risk include Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle. We expect levels to remain high overnight and on Thursday 23/11/2023. We continue to monitor the 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 9am on 23/11/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2023 07:58
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to recent rainfall. The areas most at risk include Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle. Levels are steady, however, we expect levels to remain high today, Wednesday 22/11/23. We continue to monitor the 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 at 8pm on 22/11/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2023 19:39
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to recent rainfall. The areas most at risk include Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle. Levels are steady, however, we expect levels to remain high overnight into Wednesday, 22/11/23. We will continue to monitor the 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 at 8am on 22/11/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2023 07:59
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to recent rainfall. The areas most at risk include Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle. Levels are steady, however, we expect levels to remain high today, Tuesday 21/11/23. We will continue to monitor the 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 at 8pm on 21/11/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2023 18:53
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to recent rainfall. The areas most at risk include Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle. Levels are steady, however, further rain has fallen and we expect levels to remain high overnight into tomorrow, Tuesday 21/11/23. We will continue to monitor the 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 at 8am on 21/11/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2023 07:04
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to recent rainfall. The areas most at risk include Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle. Levels are steady, however, further rain has fallen and we expect levels to remain high today, Monday 20/11/23. We will continue to monitor the 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 at 7pm on 20/11/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2023 18:55
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to recent rainfall. The areas most at risk include Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle. Levels are steady however further rain has fallen and we expect levels to remain high overnight into Monday, 20/11/23. We will continue to monitor the 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 at 7am on 20/11/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2023 07:04
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to recent rainfall. The areas most at risk include Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle. Levels are falling however further rain is forecast for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the 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 at 7pm on 19/11/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2023 18:59
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to recent rainfall. The areas most at risk include Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle. Further rain is forecast for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the 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 at 7am on 19/11/23 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2023 07:05
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels are rising in the Cottingham area due to recent rainfall. The areas most at risk include Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby and Hessle. Further rainfall is forecast for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the 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 at 7PM on 18/11/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 20:37
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high but steady in the lower River Hull area due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Debi. The area most at risk is the lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme and Kingston upon Hull. We will continue to monitor the 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 8pm on 16/11/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 15:01
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high but steady in the lower River Hull area due to recent rainfall. The area most at risk is the lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme and Kingston upon Hull. We will continue to monitor the 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 11pm on 15/11/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 08:50
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high but steady in the lower River Hull area due to recent rainfall. The area most at risk is the lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme, and Kingston upon Hull. We will continue to monitor the 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 at 5pm on 15/11/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 17:24
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high but steady in the lower River Hull area due to recent rainfall. The area most at risk is the lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme, and Kingston upon Hull. Further rainfall is forecast today. We will continue to monitor the 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 at 09:00AM on 15/11/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 09:34
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high but steady in the lower River Hull area due to recent rainfall. The area most at risk is the lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme, and Kingston upon Hull. Further rainfall is forecast this morning. We will continue to monitor the 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 at 5PM on 14/11/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 20:37
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the lower River Hull area due to recent rainfall. The area most at risk is the lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme, and Kingston upon Hull. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the 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 at 9am tomorrow morning, 14/11/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 10:50
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels are rising in the lower River Hull area due to rainfall caused by Storm Debi. The area most at risk is the lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme, and Kingston upon Hull. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the 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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 20:49
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high on Mill Beck due to recent heavy rainfall. The area most at risk is the lower River Hull area, around Cottingham. No further rain is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 Monday, 06/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 09:43
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels have risen on Mill Beck due to heavy rainfall. The area most at risk is Lower River Hull area, around Cottingham. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 21:45 PM on 05/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2023 20:58
River Hull, Fleet Drain
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 4 Nov 2023 20:01
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels are rising on the Beverley and Barmston Drain, and Fleet Drain due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme, and Kingston upon Hull. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 05/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2023 13:59
River Hull, Fleet Drain
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 29 Oct 2023 03:13
River Hull, Fleet Drain
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 26 Oct 2023 14:45
River Hull, Fleet Drain
Levels on watercourses in Hull and East Riding are responding to today’s rainfall, having already been high following Storm Babet at the weekend. Low lying roads and land adjacent to watercourses in this area are at risk, in particular around Mill Beck in Cottingham. Further rainfall is expected throughout the rest of the day today Thursday 26/10/23, and we expect levels to remain high for the next few days.. Avoid using low lying footpaths and roads near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated on Friday 27/10/2023, or as the situation develops.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 03:05
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high with main area of concern being in the Cottingham area due to rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 11:00 on 22/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 18:46
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high with main area of concern being in the Cottingham area due to rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 03:00 on 22/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 12:39
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Minimal additional rainfall is expected on Saturday, 21/10/23. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 04:46
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels remain high in the Cottingham area due to rainfall associated with Storm Babet but are falling. Minimal additional rainfall is expected on Saturday, 21/10/23 and we expect levels to fall throughout the day. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 2:00 pm on 21/10/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 15:29
River Hull, Fleet Drain
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 18 Sep 2023 06:43
River Hull, Fleet Drain
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 21 Apr 2023 20:43
River Hull, Fleet Drain
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 20 Apr 2023 20:13
River Hull, Fleet Drain
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 28 Dec 2022 16:18
River Hull, Fleet Drain
The flood alert for the Lower River Hull catchment remains in force as river levels have risen in the Cottingham area on Mill Beck due to recent rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Mill Beck, with low lying land expected to be most affected. Levels elsewhere in the Lower River Hull area are not currently of concern. Further rain is forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions in your area. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2022 12:42
River Hull, Fleet Drain
This flood alert for the Lower River Hull catchment has been issued as river levels have risen in the Cottingham area on Mill Beck due to recent rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Mill Beck, with low lying land expected to be most affected. Levels elsewhere in the Lower River Hull area are not currently of concern. Further rain is forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions in your area. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will not be updated as often as usual, as the Flood Warning System will be automated from 17:00 on Wednesday 28/12/2022 until 09:00 on Friday 06/01/2023 due to ongoing industrial action. Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2022 19:45
River Hull, Fleet Drain
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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2022 01:45
River Hull, Fleet Drain
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.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 09:12
River Hull, Fleet Drain
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high on Mill Beck due to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible in the Lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme, and Kingston upon Hull on Thursday 24/11/2022. Further rainfall is forecast today, Thursday, 24/11/22. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. This message will be updated by 5:00pm on Thursday, 24/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 20:46
River Hull, Fleet Drain
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high on Mill Beck due to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible in the Lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme, and Kingston upon Hull overnight and on Thursday 24/11/2022. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow, 24/11/22. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We continue to monitor levels and forecasts. This message will be updated by 09:00am on Thursday, 24/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 15:58
River Hull, Fleet Drain
This flood alert has been issued as river levels have risen on Mill Beck due to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible in the Lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Brandsholme, and Kingston upon Hull from 04:00 PM on Wednesday 23/11/2022. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow, 24/11/22. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We continue to monitor levels and forecasts. This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 23/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 12:54
River Hull, Fleet Drain
River levels are rising on some small, localised watercourses in the Hull area due to rainfall, in particular on Mill Beck and Broadlane Beck in Cottingham. Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon and into this evening which will keep levels high. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking watercourses for blockages in the area. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. 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 10:00 PM on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Apr 2021 19:17
River Hull, Fleet Drain
In preparation for high tide this evening, 27/4/2021 at 19:30, we are issuing the Flood Alert for the Lower River Hull due to an operational issue at the Hull Tidal Barrier. Consequently flooding could occur at this time. We are working to resolve the issue at the Hull Barrier. Please stay aware as further warnings may be issued. This message will be updated as the situation changes.