Flood Warning Info - River Skell at Ripon - riverside properties

Area Description

Riverside properties including Firs Avenue and properties either side of Alma Weir.
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.

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

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Flood Warning History

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 00:48
River Skell, River Ure, River Laver
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Laver, River Skell due to Storm Babet. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Laver, River Skell, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Riverside properties including Firs Avenue and properties either side of Alma Weir. No further significant rainfall is forecast. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 08:30 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2022 19:29
River Skell, River Ure, River Laver
The flood warning has been issued for the River Skell at Ripon – Riverside Properties as levels are rising following recent heavy rain. Flooding of properties, gardens, roads and paths is possible tonight, Sunday 20/2/22. The current level at Alma weir is 1.5m, and is approaching peak level. We will update the forecast details as new information becomes available. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Friday morning before 9am, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 23:16
River Skell, River Ure, River Laver
This flood warning remains in force for the River Skell at Ripon, Riverside properties due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels are now falling and returning to normal. We are monitoring the situation closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Our Incident Room is open and we are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 14:46
River Skell, River Ure, River Laver
This flood warning has been issued for the River Skell at Ripon, Riverside properties due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. There will be widespread heavy rain accompanied by high winds throughout Sunday 09/02/2020. River levels are currently 1.53m and have not yet peaked. River levels are expected to remain high along most of the River Ure catchment throughout Sunday. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Our Incident Room is open and we are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.