Flood Warning Info - River Swale at Topcliffe

Area Description

Properties at Topcliffe and Topcliffe Mill.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 04:41
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Topcliffe remains in force. River levels are now falling but will remain higher than usual overnight and into Tuesday morning, 22/02/2022. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Topcliffe and Topcliffe Mill. 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.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 21:11
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Topcliffe remains in force. River levels are now falling slowly but will remain high through Tuesday morning, 22/02/2022. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Topcliffe and Topcliffe Mill. 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.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 12:06
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Topcliffe remains in force. River levels are now falling slowly but will remain high for the rest of today, Monday 21/02/2022. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Properties at Topcliffe and Topcliffe Mill. 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.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 00:37
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. The areas of particular concern are around Topcliffe Mill and Catton Lane and Mill Lane. 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


Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2021 03:14
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Topcliffe remains in force. The river level at Maunby is falling and the river level at Crakehill is also falling. No further significant rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours. Areas most at risk are Topcliffe Mill and the caravan park. The access road to Catton Lane and Mill Lane may also flood. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and for current river levels. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 19:08
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Topcliffe remains in force. The current level at Maunby is 4.44m and is falling, but is expected to remain high through Friday and the weekend. The level at Crakehill is 5.15m. No further significant rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours. Areas most at risk are Topcliffe Mill and the caravan park. The access road to Catton Lane and Mill Lane may also flood. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 10:59
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Topcliffe remains in force. The current level at Maunby is 4.8m and is falling, but is expected to remain high through Friday, 22/01/2021. The level at Crakehill is 5.3m. No further significant rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours. Areas most at risk are Topcliffe Mill and the caravan park. The access road to Catton Lane and Mill lane may also flood. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Friday evening, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 03:12
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Topcliffe remains in force. The current level at Maunby is 5.2m and is falling but expected to remain high overnight on Thursday and into Friday 22/01/2021. The level at Crakehill is 5.3m. No further significant rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours. Areas most at risk are Topcliffe Mill and the caravan park. The access road to Catton Lane and Mill lane is may also flood. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Friday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 17:46
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Topcliffe remains in force. The current level at Maunby is 5.48m and is falling but expected to remain high today, Thursday 21/1/2021 and on subsequent days. The level at Crakehill is 5.32m. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected on Thursday 21/1/2021. No further significant rainfall is expected today. Areas most at risk are Topcliffe Mill and the caravan park. The access road to Catton Lane and Mill lane is also expected to flood. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 09:54
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Topcliffe remains in force as river levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. The current level at Maunby is 5.67m and is falling but expected to remain high today, Thursday 21/1/2021. The level at Crakehill is 5.23m. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected into Thursday 21/1/2021. No further significant rainfall is expected today. Areas most at risk are Topcliffe Mill and the caravan park. The access road to Catton Lane and Mill lane is also expected to flood. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 07:51
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Topcliffe remains in force as river levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. The current level at Maunby is 5.68m and is falling but expected to remain high today, Thursday 21/1/2021. The level at Crakehill is 5.14m. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected into Thursday 21/1/2021. No further significant rainfall is expected today. Areas most at risk are Topcliffe Mill and the caravan park. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 23:16
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Topcliffe remains in force as river levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. The current level at Maunby is 5.7 m and is falling but expected to remain high today, into Thursday 21/1/2021. The level at Crakehill is 4.8m and rising. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected into Thursday 21/1/2021. Areas most at risk are Topcliffe Mill and the caravan park. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 15:42
River Swale
The flood warning for the River Swale at Topcliffe has been issued as river levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall. The current level at Maunby is 5.8 m and is expected to remain high today, on Wednesday 20/1/2021. The level at Crakehill is 4.4m and rising. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected throughout Wednesday 20/1/2021. Areas most at risk are Topcliffe Mill and the caravan park. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 4 Nov 2020 00:42
River Swale
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 4.7m and will continue to fall gradually into Wednesday 04/11/20. Areas most at risk are properties in Topcliffe Mill and the caravan park. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/11/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 3 Nov 2020 19:16
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force as a result of river levels responding to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 5.2m and will continue to fall gradually overnight into Wednesday 04/11/20. The current river level of the River Swale at Crakehill is 5.0m and is about to peak. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill and Caravan Park. 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 monitoring this situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes


Flood Warning issued on 3 Nov 2020 11:18
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force as a result of river levels responding to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 5.73m and falling gradually on Tuesday 3rd November. The current river level of the River Swale at Crakehill is 4.98m and will continue to increase gradually before peaking this afternoon, Tuesday 3rd November. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill and Caravan Park. 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 monitoring this situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 3 Nov 2020 02:47
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force as a result of river levels responding to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 5.8m and is starting to fall on Tuesday 3rd November. The current River Swale level at Crakehill is 4.7m and will continue to increase gradually before peaking on Tuesday 3rd November. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill and Caravan Park. 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 monitoring this situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2020 21:48
River Swale
This flood warning has been issued as a result of river levels responding to heavy rainfall over the weekend. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 6.05m and is starting to fall on Monday evening 2nd November. The current River Swale level at Crakehill is 4.47m and will continue to increase gradually before peaking tomorrow morning, Tuesday 3rd November. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill and Caravan Park. 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 monitoring this situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2020 13:50
River Swale
This flood warning has been issued as a result of river levels responding to heavy rainfall over the weekend. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 6.18m and is starting to peak on Monday 2nd November. The current River Swale level at Crakehill is 3.45m and will continue to increase gradually before peaking tomorrow morning, Tuesday 3rd November. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill and Caravan Park. 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 monitoring this situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2020 02:20
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 5.28m and is falling slowly. The current River Swale level at Crakehill is 4.86m. Levels at both locations are expected to remain high during Wednesday 26/02/20. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill, Bridge Cottage and Caravan Park. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2020 18:17
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 5.1m and is falling slowly. The current River Swale level at Crakehill is 4.8m. Levels at both locations are expected to remain high into Wednesday 26/02/20. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill, Bridge Cottage and Caravan Park. Further rainfall is expected overnight, and river levels are expected to rise and fall as a result. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2020 09:03
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 5.5m and is about to peak. The current River Swale level at Crakehill is 4.8m and rising slowly. Levels at both locations are expected to remain high through Tuesday 25/02/2020 in response to overnight rainfall and melting snow. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill, Bridge Cottage and Caravan Park. Further rainfall is expected overnight, and river levels are expected to rise and fall as a result. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2020 00:34
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current River Swale level at Maunby is 4.6m. The current River Swale level at Crakehill is 4.8m. Levels at both locations are expected to remain high through Tuesday 25/02/2020 in response to recent snow and rainfall. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill, Bridge Cottage and Caravan Park. Further rainfall is expected overnight, and river levels are expected to rise and fall as a result. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 16:32
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current River Swale level at Maunby has fallen to 4.44m. The current River Swale level at Crakehill is 4.8m and is falling steadily. Levels at both locations are expected to remain high through Monday 24/02/2020 in response to recent overnight snow and rainfall. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill, Bridge Cottage and Caravan Park. Further rainfall is expected overnight, and river levels are expected to rise and fall as a result. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 08:57
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current River Swale level at Maunby is 4.8m. Levels have peaked and are continuing to fall. The current River Swale level at Crakehill is 4.9m and beginning to fall but levels will remain high at both locations through Monday 24/02/20. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill, Bridge Cottage and Caravan Park. Further rainfall is expected overnight, and river levels are expected to rise and fall as a result. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 01:17
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current River Swale level at Maunby is 5.3m. Levels have peaked and are continuing to fall but will remain high overnight into Monday 24/02/20. The current River Swale level at Crakehill is 5m and remaining steady. Levels will remain high overnight into Monday 24/02/20. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill, Bridge Cottage and Caravan Park. Further rainfall is expected overnight, and river levels are expected to rise and fall as a result. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2020 17:42
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 5.4m and has peaked. However, levels are falling but will remain high on overnight and into Monday 24/02/20. The current level of the River Swale at Crakehill is 5.0m and peaking. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill, Bridge Cottage and Caravan Park. Further bands of rainfall are expected overnight, and river levels are expected to rise and fall as a result of this. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2020 10:27
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 5.4m and has peaked. Levels are falling but will remain high on Sunday 23/02/20. The current level of the River Swale at Crakehill is 5.0m and is continuing to rise slowly on Sunday 23/02/20. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill, Bridge Cottage and Caravan Park. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days, and river levels are expected to rise and fall. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2020 02:32
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 5.7m and has peaked. Levels are falling but will remain high overnight into Sunday 23/02/20. The current level of the River Swale at Crakehill is 4.8m and is continuing to rise overnight into Sunday 23/02/20. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill and Caravan Park. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days, and river levels are expected to rise and fall. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2020 18:36
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 6.12m and is approaching the peak. The current level of the River Swale at Crakehill is 4.4m and will continue to rise during Saturday evening 22/2/20. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill and Caravan Park. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days, and river levels are expected to rise and fall. 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 monitoring this situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2020 12:23
River Swale
This flood warning is in force due to heavy rainfall overnight on Friday (21/02/20). The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 5.9m, Saturday 22/02/2020. Areas of concern include Topcliffe Mill and Caravan Park. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days and river levels are expected to rise and fall. 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 monitoring this situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 22:31
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. The current level at Maunby is 4.9 and is falling slowly. The current level at Crakehill is 5.2m and will remain around this level into Tuesday, 18/02/20. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room is open. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 14:59
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. The current level at Maunby is 5.4m and is falling slowly. The current level at Crakehill is 5.3m and will remain around this level through Monday, 17/02/20. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected throughout Monday 17/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room is open. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 06:25
River Swale
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. The current level at Maunby is 5.8m but dropping slowly during Monday 17/02/2020. The level at Crakehill is at 5.2m and forecast to rise further. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected throughout Monday 17/02/20. Areas most at risk are Topcliffe Mill and the caravan park. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 22:29
River Swale
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. The current level at Maunby is 6.1m and is expected to remain around this level during Sunday evening 16/02/2020 and monday morning 17/02/2020. The level at Crakehill is at 5.3m and rising. We expect the peak to reach a similar level to last weekend over the course of Sunday 16/02/2020. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected throughout Sunday 16/02/2020. Areas most at risk are Topcliffe Mill and the caravan park. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 14:15
River Swale
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. The current level at Maunby is 6.1m and is expected to remain around this level during Sunday afternoon 16/02/2020. The level at Crakehill is at 5m and rising. We expect the peak to reach a similar level to last weekend over the course of Sunday 16/02/2020. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected throughout Sunday 16/02/2020. Areas most at risk are Topcliffe Mill and the caravan park. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 07:21
River Swale
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. The current level at Maunby is 5.9m and rising. The level at Crakehill is at 4.3m and rising. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected throughout Sunday 16/02/20. Areas most at risk are Topcliffe Mill and the caravan park. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 17:41
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force for the River Swale at Topcliffe due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels at Maunby are currently 5.6m and are falling. Levels at Crakehill are 5.1m and very slowly rising but are expected to peak at around 5.2m. Catton/Mill Lane at Topcliffe may begin flooding at this level. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 14:26
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force for the River Swale at Topcliffe due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels at Maunby are currently 5.9m and have now peaked. River levels at Maunby are falling slowly but will remain high on Monday 10/02/2020. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 03:50
River Swale
This flood warning remains in force for the River Swale at Topcliffe due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels are currently 6.1m and are continuing to rise higher than forecast at Maunby. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 20:10
River Swale
We are issuing the flood warning for the River Swale at Topcliffe due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. Widespread heavy rain accompanied by high winds have caused levels to rise on Sunday, 09/02/2020. River levels are currently 5.6m and are continuing to rise higher than forecast at Maunby. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.