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Flood Warning Info - River Swale at Howe village and by Skipton Bridge
River Swale at Howe village and by Skipton Bridge
Howe Village and Skipton Bridge including properties along and off the B6267 and the A61.
Current Flood Warning Status
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
River Swale
River levels are falling but remain high on the River Swale at Howe village and by Skipton Bridge due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Areas most at risk include Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. Showers are forecast in the coming days however we expect levels to continue falling. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 15:30pm on Thursday 25/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
River levels have peaked but remain high on the River Swale at Howe village and by Skipton Bridge due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Areas most at risk include Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. Showers are forecast in the coming days however we expect levels to fall slowly. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 08:00am on Thursday 25/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
River levels have peaked but remain high on the River Swale at Howe village and by Skipton Bridge due to Storm Jocelyn. Areas most at risk include Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. There is no further significant rainfall forecast for today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 3:30am on Thursday 25/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
River levels are rising on the River Swale due to Storm Jocelyn. Areas most at risk include Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. Flooding is expected at Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61 from 7:30AM on Wednesday 24/01/2024. There is no further significant rainfall forecast for today. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 3:30PM on Wednesday 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
River levels are falling slowly on the River Swale. Some areas remain at risk of flooding including Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. Further rainfall is forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday associated with Storm Jocelyn which will see river levels rise again. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9am on Tuesday 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
River levels remain high on the River Swale due to rainfall associated with Storm Isha. Areas most at risk include Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. Flooding is expected at Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. Further rainfall is forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday associated with Storm Jocelyn which will keep river levels high. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 00:30am on Tuesday 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
River levels are rising on the River Swale due to Storm Isha. Areas most at risk include Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. Flooding is expected at Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61 from 09:00AM on Monday 22/01/2024. There is no further significant rainfall forecast for today. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 4:30pm on Monday 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
River levels remain stable but high on the River Swale due to Storm Gerritt. Areas most at risk include Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. Flooding remains possible at Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61 on Friday 29/12/2023. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 1:30PM on Friday 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
River levels remain stable but high on the River Swale due to Storm Gerritt. Areas most at risk include Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. Flooding remains possible at Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61 on Friday 29/12/2023. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 05:45am on Friday 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
River levels remain high on the River Swale due to Storm Gerrit. Areas most at risk include Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. Flooding remains possible at Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61, Thursday 28/12/2023. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:30pm on Thursday 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
River levels are rising on the River Swale due to Storm Gerrit. Areas most at risk include Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. Flooding is expected at Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61 from 10:30AM on Thursday 28/12/2023. Further rainfall is forecast this morning. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 2:30PM on Thursday 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force as river levels are high on the River Swale at Howe village and at Skipton Bridge due to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Properties may begin to flood at this level, put your flood plan in action. Levels will remain high during today, Sunday 22/10/2023. 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 15:00 on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force as river levels are high on the River Swale at Howe village and at Skipton Bridge due to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Properties may begin to flood at this level, put your flood plan in action. Levels will remain high overnight into Sunday. 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 07:00 on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force as river levels are high on the River Swale at Howe village and at Skipton Bridge due to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Properties may begin to flood at this level, put your flood plan in action. Levels will remain high overnight into Sunday. 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 23:00 on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
River levels are rising on the River Swale at Howe village and at Skipton Bridge due to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Properties may begin to flood at this level. Put your flood plan in action. Further rainfall is expected throughout today, Saturday 21/10/2023. 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 15:00 on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Howe village and by Skipton Bridge remains in force. River levels are falling but will remain higher than usual overnight and into Tuesday morning, 22/02/2022. Flooding will affect locations near the River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Howe village and by Skipton Bridge remains in force. River levels are now falling slowly but will remain high through Tuesday morning, 22/02/2022. Flooding will affect locations near the River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. 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 0900 on Tuesday morning.
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Howe village and by Skipton Bridge remains in force. River levels are now falling slowly but will remain high for the rest of today, Monday 21/02/2022. Flooding will affect locations near the River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Howe village and properties along and off the B6267 and the A61. 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 this evening 21/02/2022.
River Swale
This flood warning is now in force. River levels are rising due to heavy rainfall in the early hours of Sunday 20/02/2022. Further rainfall is expected overnight and will be followed by showers and further rainfall on Monday 21/02/2022. This will fall on already wet catchments and river levels are rising quickly. We are monitoring river levels closely. The river level is expected to peak at about 6.15m at Maunby and then fall overnight. 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 09:00 am on 21/02/2022