Flood Warning Info - River Nidd at Pateley Bridge

The severe flood warning for River Nidd at Pateley Bridge has now been downgraded to a flood warning. River levels at Pateley Bridge peaked at 2pm on 09/02/2020. The flood warning remains in force. We are monitoring the situation closely from our Area Incident Room, which remains open. Operational staff have been out on the ground monitoring the situation. No further significant rainfall is expected. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.

We are issuing the severe flood warning for the River Nidd at Pateley Bridge due to forecast overtopping of flood defences. River levels are rising rapidly due to heavy rainfall, associated with Storm Ciara. heavy showers are expected to continue through Sunday afternoon 09/02/2020. The river Nidd is forecast to begin overtopping flood defences in Pateley Bridge at about 12:30 this afternoon. The river level is forecast to peak at 5.1m at 2pm on Sunday. This will lead to significant overtopping and may pose a danger to life. There may be fast flowing water where defences are overtopped. Local authorities and emergency services are aware of the situation and are taking appropriate action. 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.

We are issuing the flood warning for the River Nidd at Pateley Bridge 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. We are expecting overtopping of defences at Pateley Bridge at about 11.45am today. The current level of the River Nidd at Pateley Bridge is 3.1m and is forecast to peak at 5.35m at 1.30pm on Sunday 09/02/2020. 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.