Flood Warning Info - River Nidd at Birstwith

River levels remain high on the river Nidd at Birstwith due to rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include properties situated along Wreaks Road, Clint Bank and Broomfield Road. Light rain is expected to continue into the early hours of tomorrow morning. 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 14:00 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising on the River Nidd at Birstwith due to rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include Properties situated along Wreaks Road, Clint Bank and Broomfield road. Rainfall is expected to continue overnight and into the early hours of tomorrow morning. 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 06.00am 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.

The flood warning for the River Nidd at Birstwith remains in force. River levels have been dropping in the upper catchments, but are now rising due to local rainfall. Levels are not expected to rise much further or reach yesterday’s levels. We are not expecting large amounts of rainfall through today and expect to remove the flood warning later on. Areas most at risk include properties situated along Wreaks Road, Clint Bank and Broom Field. We are monitoring river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated later today, or as the situation changes.

The Flood Warning for the River Nidd at Birstwith remains in force. River levels have peaked and will remain high, with no further rise forecast. Areas most at risk include properties situated along Wreaks Road, Clint Bank and Broom Field. The current level at Birstwith is 3.38m and is expected to remain steady throughout tonight, Sunday 20/02/22. Further rainfall is expected overnight and into tomorrow Monday 21/02/2022. We are monitoring river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated by 09:00am on 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

A flood warning has been issued for the River Nidd at Birstwith. Areas most at risk include Properties situated along Wreaks Road, Clint Bank and Broom Field. The current level at Birstwith is 2.62 m and rising quickly. Further rainfall is expected for the rest of Sunday 20/02/2022 and into tomorrow Monday 21/02/2022. We are monitoring river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated this afternoon.