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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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical 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.