Flood Alert Info - Upper River Tees
Area Description
Low lying land in the Tees Valley, including Teesdale Way footpath at Croft.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 19:14
River Tees
Earlier heavy rainfall has caused the Upper River Tees to rise throughout the day. Further rainfall forecast throughout the evening may lead to flooding overnight. Flooding is possible from 02:00AM 21/10/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Tees, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Weather conditions are expected to improve tomorrow morning and no further flooding is expected.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking flood defences. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 21/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 17:57
River Tees
No property flooding is expected.
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
River levels are expected to peak overnight.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Tees, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
We are closing Croft flood gates shortly after 7:00 PM on 16/10/2024 and will monitor levels and rainfall.
Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 14:11
River Tees
River levels on watercourses in the Upper River Tees are high due to this morning’s persistent and heavy rainfall.
Flooding is possible throughout this afternoon, 09/10/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Tees, 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 6:00 PM on 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 07:48
River Tees
River levels on watercourses in the Upper River Tees are high due to last night's persistent and heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Tees, particularly around Riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated later today 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 08:35
River Tees
River levels are rising on the Upper Tees due to heavy rainfall overnight which will continue throughout today.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads from 8:00 AM on 26/09/2024. The areas most affected will be Middleton in Teesdale and Rutherford Bridge.
Further rainfall is expected throughout the day and river levels are forecast to remain high until the evening of 26/09/2024.
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 PM on 26/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 09:25
River Tees
River levels are remaining high on the Upper River Tees due persistent and heavy rainfall on Wednesday and overnight into Thursday morning, 23/05/2024.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads throughout Thursday, 23/05/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast during Thursday but will be light and intermittent, however levels will remain elevated.
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 07:00 PM on 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 20:25
River Tees
River levels are rising on the Upper River Tees due to showers caused by low pressure front arriving from the North Sea.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads from 10:00 PM on 22/05/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout Wednesday evening, 22/05/2024.
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 10:00 AM on 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 19:26
River Tees
River levels are forecast to rise on the Upper Tees due to heavy rainfall this evening and overnight.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads from 2:45 AM on 09/04/2024. The areas most affected will be Middleton in Teesdale and Barnard Castle.
Further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow, 09/04/2024.
River levels are forecast to remain high until the evening of 09/04/2024.
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 10:00 AM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2024 08:17
River Tees
River levels are forecast to rise on the Upper River Tees due to heavy rainfall expected overnight.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, where flooding is possible from 4:00 AM tomorrow morning (06/04/2024).
We will continue to monitor levels and conditions closely. The floodgates at Croft-on-Tees will remain open.
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 on 06/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 19:55
River Tees
River levels are forecast to rise on the Upper River Tees due to heavy rainfall expected overnight.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, where flooding is possible from 4:00 AM tomorrow morning (06/04/2024).
We will continue to monitor levels and conditions closely. The floodgates at Croft-on-Tees will be closed at 7:00 AM tomorrow morning and will remain closed over the weekend.
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 on 06/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 18:28
River Tees
River levels are forecast to rise on the Upper River Tees due to heavy rainfall expected overnight.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, where flooding is possible from 4:00 AM tomorrow morning (06/04/2024).
We will continue to monitor levels and conditions closely. This message will be updated and the operational messages will be issued if the floodgates at Croft-on-Tees and Neasham require operating tomorrow morning.
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 on 06/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 19:41
River Tees
River levels are expected to rise on the Upper River Tees due to heavy rainfall forecast overnight on already saturated ground.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Flooding is possible from 06:00 AM on 22/02/2024.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. We are not currently expecting to issue any warnings or close flood gates at Croft, Neasham or Yarm. This will be monitored and reviewed in the morning once the rainfall has made its way into the catchment.
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 12:00 PM on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2024 18:50
River Tees
River levels are forecast to rise on the Upper River Tees, as a result of rainfall overnight into Tuesday morning (06/02/2024). Consequently, flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Tees until midday on Tuesday, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. 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 AM on 06/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 20:34
River Tees
River levels have peaked on the Upper River Tees following earlier rainfall from Storm Jocelyn and are now falling.
River levels will continue to fall overnight but will remain higher than normal. Flooding may affect low lying land and riverside footpaths.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 16:06
River Tees
River levels are rising on the Upper River Tees due to rainfall produced by Storm Jocelyn and are currently forecast to peak this evening, 23/01/2024.
Flooding is possible from 16:30PM on 23/01/2024 into the evening at locations near the Upper River Tees, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Rainfall is forecast throughout the evening but will start to ease off overnight. River levels will remain high until early Wednesday morning, 24/01/2024.
We are closing monitoring the situation. Avoid low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2024 13:11
River Tees
River levels are forecast to rise on the Upper River Tees due to Storm Isha.
Flooding is possible from 15:00 PM on 21/01/2024, at locations near the Upper River Tees, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon and overnight. River levels will remain high into Monday morning.
Our incident rooms are opening and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
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 AM on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 11:48
River Tees
River levels are remaining high on the Upper River Tees following the prolonged rainfall on 27/12/2023.
Blustery showers are expected through Thursday and Friday with the chance of further more persistent rainfall over the weekend.
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 05:00 PM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 14:47
River Tees
River levels are rising on the Upper River Tees due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Tees, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the remainder of 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 10:30 AM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 17:24
River Tees
River levels are rising on the Upper River Tees due to this afternoon’s 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. The Croft and Neasham flood gates will be closed this evening and will remain closed overnight.
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 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 14:54
River Tees
River levels are rising on the Upper River Tees due to persistent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Debi.
River levels are expected to peak this evening 13/11/2023, 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 on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 20:19
River Tees
River levels are remaining high on the Upper River Tees due to heavy rainfall.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Rainfall is expected to become lighter and more intermittent overnight. However, the river will remain elevated, but no flooding of properties is expected.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 17:00
River Tees
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 7 Oct 2023 04:13
River Tees
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 10 Sep 2023 21:58
River Tees
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 14 Aug 2023 20:58
River Tees
River levels on the Upper Tees are rising due to heavy rainfall.
Although the rainfall is expected to ease, river levels are expected to peak around Middleton-In-Teesdale and Barnard Castle in the early hours of the morning on 15/08/2023.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
We are not expecting to issue any flood warnings but are closely monitoring river levels.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 15/08/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 17:32
River Tees
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 11:28
River Tees
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 13 Mar 2023 17:16
River Tees
River levels are expected to remain high overnight on the Upper Tees, 13/03/2023 due to a combination of snow melt and heavy rain. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
No flood warnings are anticipated. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 14/03/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 09:33
River Tees
River levels have risen overnight on the Upper Tees due to a combination of snow melt and heavy rain and will remain above normal today, 13/03/2023 with further spells of heavy rain expected today, 13/03/2023. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
No flood warnings are anticipated.
This message will be updated by 17:00 today, 13/03/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2023 18:10
River Tees
River levels are forecast to rise on the Upper Tees overnight, 12/03/2023 as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Rainfall is forecast overnight, 12/03/2023 and into tomorrow morning, 13/03/2023.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
No flood warnings are anticipated. This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 13/03/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 17:26
River Tees
River levels have risen at the Middleton in Teesdale river gauge due to persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding is possible with areas most at risk include riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from 14:30 on Thursday, 17/11/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast to be persistent into Friday morning, 18/11/2022. We expect river levels to remain high overnight, 17/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
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 11:00 on 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 14:20
River Tees
River levels have risen at the Middleton in Teesdale river gauge due to persistent rainfall.
Consequently, flooding is possible with areas most at risk include riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads from 14:30 on Thursday, 17/11/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast to be persistent into Friday morning, 18/11/2022. We expect river levels to remain high overnight, 17/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
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 17:00 on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 19:40
River Tees
River levels on the Upper River Tees are expected to remain high overnight as a result of heavy and prolonged rainfall throughout Sunday (20/02/2022). Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low-lying land and roads.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 21/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 09:19
River Tees
River levels are forecast to rise at the Middleton in Teesdale gauge as a result of heavy and prolonged rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low-lying land and roads.
Further rainfall is expected throughout the day, remaining heavy this morning. We expect river levels to continue to rise throughout the morning and peak at 17:00 on 20/02/22. River levels are expected to remain high for the rest of the day.
There may be the potential to issue Flood Warnings later today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are Croft and Neasham gates. These are likely to remain closed overnight.
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 20:00 on 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 07:18
River Tees
River levels are forecast to rise at the Middleton in Teesdale gauge as a result of heavy and prolonged rainfall. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low-lying land and roads.
Further rainfall is expected throughout the day, remaining heavy this morning. We expect river levels to continue to rise throughout the morning and peak at 17:00 on 20/02/22. River levels are expected to remain high for the rest of the day.
There may be the potential to issue Flood Warnings later today. We are closely monitoring the situation and it is likely that our incident response staff will be closing Croft and Neasham gates later today.
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 20:00 on 20/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2021 09:59
River Tees
River levels have risen on the Upper Tees as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt overnight. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast through today, Wednesday 01/12/2021. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day today, 01/12/2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation and do not currently expect to issue any Flood Warnings. Our incident response staff have closed the Croft and Neasham flood gates, and they will remain closed through the day. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 18:00 this evening, 01/12/2021
Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2021 18:41
River Tees
River levels are forecast to rise on the Upper Tees as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast overnight, 30/11/2021 and into tomorrow morning, 01/12/2021. We expect river levels to rise during the early hours of Wednesday and remain high throughout the day.
We are closely monitoring the situation and do not currently expect to issue any Flood Warnings. Our incident response staff have closed the Croft and Neasham flood gates this evening, 30/11/2021, and they will remain closed overnight. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 tomorrow morning, 01/12/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 08:41
River Tees
Low lying land in the Tees Valley, including Teesdale Way footpath at Croft River levels have risen on the Upper River Tees as a result of heavy rainfall on Tuesday which continued overnight. Consequently, flooding of riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, Wednesday 20/01/21. Further rainfall is forecast to continue falling across the catchment during today and into this evening, 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. Floodgates at Croft and Neasham were closed on Tuesday afternoon. 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 15:09
River Tees
Low lying land in the Tees Valley, including Teesdale Way footpath at Croft
River levels are forecast to rise on the Upper River Tees 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 to begin from 16:30 today Tuesday 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. Floodgates at Croft and Neasham will be closed Tuesday afternoon.
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 14 Mar 2020 18:16
River Tees
River levels are forecast to rise late Saturday night (14/03/20) into Sunday morning (15/03/20) on the upper River Tees as a result of rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding could occur to low lying land and footpaths between 02:00 and 12:00 tomorrow morning (15/03/2020). We continue to monitor the situation closely and will issue flood warnings if required. This message will be updated by 11:00 tomorrow, 15/03/20, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 09:43
River Tees
River levels on the Upper River Tees remain high as a result of heavy rainfall and snow melt. No further heavy rainfall is forecast over the weekend. Levels at Middleton and Barnard Castle have peaked and are now falling, however levels further downstream at Darlington and Croft are still rising and are expected to peak later this afternoon (16/02/2020). 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. The flood gates at Croft and Neasham will remain closed until river levels have returned to lower levels. This message will be updated this afternoon, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 21:03
River Tees
River levels have risen on the Upper River Tees as a result of heavy rainfall and snow melt. 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.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 14:58
River Tees
River levels have risen on the Upper River Tees as a result of heavy rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, flooding is possible from this afternoon, 15/02/2020, into Sunday. The main areas of concern include Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle and Rutherford Bridge.
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.
This message will be updated tonight, 15/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 10:24
River Tees
River levels are still rising at the Middleton-in-Tees, Barnard Castle, Darlington Broken Scar and Rutherford Bridge river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall caused by Storm Ciara. Rain is expected to move out of the area by 12:00 today, 09/02/2020. However, low responding rivers may continue to rise into this evening.
Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any flood warnings as needed. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
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 later this afternoon, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 21:04
River Tees
River levels are forecast to rise at the Middleton-in-Tees, Barnard Castle, Darlington Broken Scar and Rutherford Bridge river gauges as a result of Storm Ciara. Consequently River Tees levels will rise relatively rapidly through Saturday night, 08/02/20 into Sunday morning, 09/02/20. Flooding of properties/roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths, low lying land and roads.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast through Saturday night and Sunday, rain will be particularly heavy over high ground in the Pennines and the Cheviots.
We are closely monitoring the situation and issue any flood warnings as needed.
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 09:30 on Sunday, 09/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 18:13
River Tees
River levels are rising at the Middleton in Teesdale and Barnard Castle river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 18:30 and 23:00, today 10/12/2019. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 11/12/2019. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/12/2019, or as the situation changes.