Flood Warning Info - River Ure at Masham
Area Description
Masham including properties on Mill Gate, Marfield Quarry and off the A6108.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 24 Jan 2024 04:27
River Ure
River levels are rising on the River Ure due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Isha and Jocelyn. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Masham including properties on Mill Gate, Marfield Quarry and off the A6108. Flooding is expected in the early hours of Wednesday 24/01/2024. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 12:30 PM on 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2024 06:51
River Ure
This flood warning remains in place for the River Ure at Masham due to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Isha. River levels have peaked and are beginning to slowly drop. The risk of flooding remains and may be affecting locations near the River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Masham including properties on Mill Gate, Marfield Quarry and off the A6108. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 3PM on Monday 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2024 00:48
River Ure
River levels are rising on the River Ure due to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Isha. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Masham including properties on Mill Gate, Marfield Quarry and off the A6108. Flooding is expected in the early hours of Monday 22/01/2024. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 7:00 AM on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 05:06
River Ure
The flood warning for the River Ure at Masham remains in force. River levels are now falling and will continue to do so overnight and into Tuesday, 22/02/2022. No further significant rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. 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 21:53
River Ure
The flood warning for the River Ure at Masham remains in force. River levels are now falling slowly but will remain throughout tonight, Monday 21/02/2022. Flooding is likely to affect locations near the River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Masham including properties on Mill Gate, Marfield Quarry and off the A6108. 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 12:39
River Ure
The flood warning for the River Ure at Masham remains in force. River levels are now falling slowly but will remain high for the rest of today, Monday 21/02/2022. Flooding is likely to affect locations near the River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Masham including properties on Mill Gate, Marfield Quarry and off the A6108. 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 06:02
River Ure
The flood warning for the River Ure at Masham remains in force. Levels on the River Ure at Masham are now falling and are forecast to continue falling, however they remain higher than usual. Further showers are forecast through Monday 21/02/2022 and into Tuesday. 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 21/02/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 11:53
River Ure
A flood warning has been issues for the River Ure at Masham due to quickly rising river levels. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Masham including properties on Mill Gate, Marfield Quarry and off the A6108. Further rainfall is expected for the rest of Sunday 20/02/2022 and into tomorrow Monday 21/02/2022 and rivers will respond to this. 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 20/02/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2020 13:43
River Ure
This flood warning has been issued as river levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall on Sunday. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and land in and near Masham is expected today, Monday 2nd November. Areas most at risk are low-lying properties near the River Ure in Masham. The River Ure at Masham is forecast to reach a peak level of up to 3.5m at around 8am on Monday. The level upstream at Kilgram is expected to peak at around 6am. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and stay away from fast moving water. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2020 03:07
River Ure
This flood warning has been issued as river levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall on Sunday. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and land in and near Masham is expected today, Monday 2nd November. Areas most at risk are low-lying properties near the River Ure in Masham. The River Ure at Masham is forecast to reach a peak level of up to 3.5m at around 8am on Monday. The level upstream at Kilgram is expected to peak at around 6am. Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers, and stay away from fast moving water. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2020 09:09
River Ure
The current River Ure level at Kilgram is 5.6m and has risen rapidly over the last few hours but expected to peak in the next hour. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels at Masham are expected to rise quickly. Please do not walk or drive through fast moving water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. 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 00:43
River Ure
The current River Ure level at Kilgram is 2.1m and falling. Although levels have fallen below levels of concern, further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days and we expect river levels to rise again on Sunday 23/02/2020. 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 do not walk or drive through fast moving water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. 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 16:53
River Ure
This flood warning remains in force due to continued high river levels in response to recent rainfall. The current River Ure level at Kilgram is 3.8m and falling. Areas of concern are the Old Mill and surrounding properties at Masham. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days and we expect river levels to continue 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. 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 08:22
River Ure
This flood warning remains in force due to continued high river levels in response to recent rainfall on Friday night (21/02/2020). The current River Ure level at Kilgram is 4.6m and expected to peak soon, around 9am Saturday morning 22/02/2020. Areas of concern are the Old Mill and surrounding properties at Masham. 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. 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 00:12
River Ure
This flood warning has been issued due to quickly rising river levels in response to rainfall on Friday (21/02/20). The current level of the River Ure at Kilgram is 3.4m and rising and is expected to peak at a level of 5m by 6am on Saturday (22/02/20). Areas of concern are the Old Mill and surrounding properties at Masham. 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. 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 16 Feb 2020 10:49
River Ure
This flood warning has been issued as river levels are rising in response to recent rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. The current level of the river Ure at Kilgram is 4.5m . The level of the River Ure at Masham is currently 3.1m with levels expected to peak around lunchtime on Sunday 16/02/2020. We are expecting properties to flood. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. For up to date river levels, please see the gov.uk website. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 02:54
River Ure
This flood warning has been issued as river levels are rising in response to recent rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. The current level of the river Ure at Kilgram is 4m and the level of the River Ure at Masham is currently 2.75 and levels will continue rising during Sunday 16/02/2020. We are expecting properties to flood. Further rainfall is forecast during Sunday. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. For up to date river levels, please see the gov.uk website. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 04:28
River Ure
This flood warning remains in force for the River Ure at Masham due to widespread heavy rain, associated with Storm Ciara. The current level of the River Ure at Kilgram is 3.1m and is falling steadily. 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 20:53
River Ure
This flood warning remains in force for the River Ure at Masham due to widespread heavy rain, associated with Storm Ciara, on Sunday, 09/02/2020, causing rivers and watercourses to rise. The current level of the River Ure at Kilgram is 5.3m and is starting to fall. We expect levels to continue falling overnight although further patchy rainfall is forecast. 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 12:10
River Ure
We are issuing the flood warning for the River Ure at Masham due to widespread heavy rain, associated with Storm Ciara, overnight on Saturday and continuing on Sunday morning, 09/02/2020, causing rivers and watercourses to rise. The current level of the River Ure at Kilgram is 4.3m and is forecast to continue to rise through Sunday afternoon. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff are out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.