Flood Warning Info - River Ouse at York - Skeldergate and Tower Street
Area Description
Properties at lower levels on Skeldergate and on Tower Street near Tower Gardens. Properties on Cumberland Street.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
Get a Flood Insurance Quote for your Home
There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.
Download the Flood Assist App
Download the Flood Assist App to view current flood warnings, check your flood risk, and create your digital flood action plan.
Sign up for Live Flood Warnings & Alerts
Sign up to receive live flood warning and alert updates for your location using data from the EA, SEPA and NRW.
Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
We can provide a Flood Insurance Quote for properties in the York area
Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 26 Jan 2024 07:01
River Ouse
River levels remain high, but are falling, on the River Ouse following rainfall associated with Storms Isha and Jocelyn. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Showers are forecast in the coming days and we expected levels to remain high for a few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 2:30PM on Friday 26/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Jan 2024 22:30
River Ouse
River levels remain high, but are falling, on the River Ouse following rainfall associated with Storms Isha and Jocelyn. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Showers are forecast in the coming days and we expected levels to remain high for a few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 6:30AM on Friday 26/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Jan 2024 14:27
River Ouse
River levels remain high but have peaked on the River Ouse following rainfall associated with Storms Isha and Jocelyn. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Showers are forecast in the coming days and we expected levels to remain high for a few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:30pm on Thursday 25/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Jan 2024 07:43
River Ouse
River levels remain high but are peaking on the River Ouse following rainfall associated with Storm Isha and Jocelyn. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Showers are forecast in the coming days and we expected levels to remain high for a few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 15:30pm on Thursday 25/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Jan 2024 01:27
River Ouse
River levels are rising slowly on the River Ouse due to Storm Isha and Jocelyn. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Showers are forecast in the coming days. We expect levels to rise a little further overnight and peak into Thursday 25/01/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 08:00am on Thursday 25/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Jan 2024 01:17
River Ouse
River levels are rising slowly on the River Ouse due to rainfall associated with Storm Isha and Jocelyn. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties along Intake Lane, Mill Lane, Yew Tree Close, Darling Lane and Hauling Lane. Showers are forecast in the coming days. Levels are expected to rise a little further overnight and peak into Thursday morning 25/01/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 08:00am on Thursday 25/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Jan 2024 18:55
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse due to Storm Isha and Jocelyn. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. No significant rainfall is forecast over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 2:30am on Thursday 25/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 12:51
River Ouse
River levels are falling slowly but remain high on the River Ouse at the York Viking Recorder, due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. Flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse in York, particularly around roads and properties on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens, and properties on Cumberland Street. Levels are expected to remain high for the next few days but to continue falling slowly. Our incident room remains open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on Friday 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 04:49
River Ouse
River levels are falling slowly but remain high on the River Ouse at the York Viking Recorder, due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. Flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse in York, particularly around properties on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens, and properties on Cumberland Street. Levels are expected to remain high for the next few days but to continue falling slowly. Our incident room remains open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 01:00 PM on Friday 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 20:53
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse at the York Viking Recorder, due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. River levels are now starting to fall from the peak levels reached on Thursday 04/01/2024, and are expected to continue to fall overnight into Friday 05/01/2024. Flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse in York, particularly around properties on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens, and properties on Cumberland Street. Further showers are forecast over the coming days and levels are expected to remain high. Our incident room remains open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5AM on Friday 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 12:53
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse at the York Viking Recorder, due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. The river levels have peaked and should begin to slowly drop throughout Thursday, 04/01/2024. Flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse in York, particularly around properties on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens, and properties on Cumberland Street. Further showers are forecast over the coming days and levels are expected to remain high. Our incident room remains open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9PM on Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 04:49
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse at the York Viking Recorder, due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. The river levels have peaked and should begin to slowly drop throughout Thursday morning, 04/01/2024. Flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse in York, particularly around properties on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens, and properties on Cumberland Street. Further showers are forecast over the coming days and levels are expected to remain high. Our incident room remains open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 01:00 PM on Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 20:58
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse at the York Viking Recorder, due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. The river is beginning to peak and should begin to slowly drop tonight, Wednesday 03/01/2024. Flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse in York, particularly around properties on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens, and properties on Cumberland Street. Further showers are forecast over the coming days and levels are expected to remain high. Our incident room remains open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 5AM on Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 13:00
River Ouse
River levels are rising slowly at the York Viking Recorder, due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. Flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse in York, particularly around properties on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens, and properties on Cumberland Street. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days and levels are expected to remain high. Our incident room remains open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9PM on Wednesday 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 04:43
River Ouse
River levels are rising slowly at the York Viking Recorder due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. Flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse in York, particularly around properties on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days and levels are expected to remain high. Our incident room remains open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 1:00 PM on Wednesday 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 21:17
River Ouse
River levels have risen at York Viking Recorder and are expected to remain high due to recent rainfall. Flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse in York, particularly around properties on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. Our incident room remains open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 05:00am on Wednesday 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Dec 2023 02:34
River Ouse
River levels have peaked at York Viking Recorder and levels are slowly falling. Flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse in York, particularly around properties on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00am on Sunday 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Dec 2023 19:15
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to Storm Gerrit. River levels have peaked at York Viking Recorder and levels are slowly falling. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 3:00am on Sunday 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Dec 2023 11:13
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to Storm Gerrit. River levels have peaked at York Viking Recorder and levels are slowly falling. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 7:00PM on Saturday 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Dec 2023 06:37
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse due to Storm Gerrit. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on Saturday 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Dec 2023 22:53
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse due to Storm Gerrit. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 7:00AM on Saturday 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Dec 2023 14:53
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse due to Storm Gerrit. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00pm on Friday 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Dec 2023 07:16
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse due to Storm Gerrit. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on Friday 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Dec 2023 04:56
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the Upper River Ouse due to recent rainfall. The river level at the York Viking recorder is currently 4.16m and falling. The river will remain high as further rain is forecast today, Tuesday 12/12/23. Flooding may be affecting locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly at properties on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens, and on Cumberland Street. Our riverside defences remain in place, and the Foss Barrier is in operation. Avoid using low lying footpaths, and do not attempt to walk, drive, or cycle through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 1:00pm on Tuesday 12/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Dec 2023 16:53
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to heavy rainfall. York Viking Recorder is currently just under 4.2m and peaking and will remain high throughout Monday 11/12/2023. Further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday 12/12/23. Flooding may be affecting locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly at properties on Skeldergate, Tower Street near Tower Gardens, and on Cumberland Street. Our riverside defences remain in place, and the Foss Barrier is in operation. Avoid using low lying footpaths, and do not attempt to walk, drive, or cycle through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 5:00am on Tuesday 12/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Dec 2023 10:46
River Ouse
River levels are high on the River Ouse at York in response to recent heavy rainfall. The river is currently peaking at 4.1m, and will remain high throughout today. Further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow. Areas most at risk include Properties at lower levels on Skeldergate and on Tower Street near Tower Gardens. Properties on Cumberland Street. Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and put your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. We continue to monitor the forecast. This message will be updated by 5pm on Monday 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2023 07:04
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse in York due to rainfall in the upper catchment as a result of Storm Debi. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate and on Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. The level in York at the Viking recorder is around 3.65m and is expected to continue falling today Friday 17/11/23. Further rainfall is forecast at the weekend and we expect levels to rise again. We will continue to monitor the forecast. The Foss Barrier is being operated. Please monitor local water levels and put your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 3pm on 17/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2023 22:55
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse in York due to rainfall in the upper catchment as a result of Storm Debi. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate and on Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. The level in York at the Viking recorder is around 3.85m and is expected to continue falling overnight into Friday 17/11/23. Further rainfall is forecast at the weekend and we expect levels to rise again. We will continue to monitor the forecast. The Foss Barrier is being operated. Please monitor local water levels and put your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 7am on 17/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2023 14:51
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse in York due to rainfall in the upper catchment as a result of Storm Debi. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate and on Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. The level in York at the Viking recorder is around 4m and is expected to continue falling this evening, Thursday 16/11/23. Further showers are forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. The Foss Barrier is being operated. Please put your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 11pm on 16/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2023 07:06
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse in York due to rainfall in the upper catchment as a result of Storm Debi. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate and on Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. The level in York at the Viking recorder reached around 4.14m overnight and is expected to begin falling this morning, Thursday 16/11/23. Further showers are forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. The Foss Barrier is being operated. Please put your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 3pm on 16/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2023 22:57
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse in York due to rainfall in the upper catchment as a result of Storm Debi. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Properties at lower levels on Skeldergate and on Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. The level in York at the Viking recorder is expected to peak overnight between 4.1 and 4.15m and begin falling tomorrow 16/11/23. Further showers are forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. The Foss Barrier is being operated. Please put your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 7am on 16/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2023 19:34
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse in York due to rainfall in the upper catchment as a result of Storm Debi. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Properties at lower levels on Skeldergate and on Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. The level in York at the Viking recorder is expected to peak soon but has risen slightly above 4.1m. Further showers are forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. The Foss Barrier is being operated. Please put your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 11pm on 15/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2023 16:22
River Ouse
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2022 20:33
River Ouse
The flood warning remains in force for the River Ouse at York Skeldergate and Tower Street. The River Ouse has peaked at a level of 4.58m on Tuesday 22/02/22. The river levels are now beginning to fall slowly. Flooding remains a risk near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, on Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Flooding of properties, gardens, roads and paths is expected. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The Foss Barrier is operating, and our field teams have closed riverside floodgates. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated by 9AM on Thursday 24/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2022 12:53
River Ouse
The flood warning remains in force for the River Ouse at York, Skeldergate and Tower Street. The River Ouse has peaked at a level of 4.58m on Tuesday 22/02/22. The river levels are now beginning to fall slowly. Flooding remains a risk near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, on Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Flooding of properties, gardens, roads and paths is expected. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Foss Barrier is operating, and our field teams have closed riverside floodgates. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated by 9PM on Wednesday 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2022 04:30
River Ouse
The flood warning remains in force for the River Ouse at York, Skeldergate and Tower Street. The River Ouse has peaked at a level of 4.58m on Tuesday 22/02/22. The river levels are now beginning to fall slowly. Flooding remains a risk near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, on Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Flooding of properties, gardens, roads and paths is expected. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Foss Barrier is operating, and our field teams have closed riverside floodgates. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow on Wednesday afternoon 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 20:45
River Ouse
The flood warning remains in force for the River Ouse at York, Skeldergate and Tower Street. The River Ouse has peaked at a level of 4.58m. We expect the river to remain high overnight and then fall slowly. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate, on Tower Street near Tower Gardens and properties on Cumberland Street. Flooding of properties, gardens, roads and paths is expected. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Foss Barrier is operating, and our field teams have closed riverside floodgates. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Wednesday 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 13:19
River Ouse
The flood warning remains in force for the River Ouse at York, Skeldergate and Tower Street. The river Ouse at York is peaking at a level of 4.58 m. We expect the river to stay at this level for most of today and then fall slowly. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate and on Tower Street near Tower Gardens, and properties on Cumberland Street. Flooding of properties, gardens, roads and paths is expected. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Foss Barrier is operating, and our field teams have closed riverside floodgates. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated this evening 22/02/2022 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2022 03:32
River Ouse
The flood warning remains in force for the River Ouse at York, Skeldergate and Tower Street. The River Ouse is rising in response to this weekend’s rainfall and is forecast to peak morning in the Tuesday 22/2/2022 at a level of approximately 4.7m - 5m. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate and on Tower Street near Tower Gardens, and properties on Cumberland Street. Flooding of properties, gardens, roads and paths is expected. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Foss Barrier is operating, and our field teams have closed riverside floodgates. 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 20:49
River Ouse
The flood warning remains in force for the River Ouse at York, Skeldergate and Tower Street. The River Ouse is rising in response to this weekend’s rainfall and is forecast to peak morning ,Tuesday 22/2/2022 at a level of approximately 4.7m - 5m. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate and on Tower Street near Tower Gardens, and properties on Cumberland Street. Flooding of properties, gardens, roads and paths is expected. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Foss Barrier is operating, and our field teams have closed riverside floodgates. 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 13:39
River Ouse
A flood warning has been issued for the River Ouse at York, Skeldergate and Tower Street. The river Ouse is rising in response to this weekend’s rainfall and is forecast to peak morning Tuesday 22/2/2022 at a level of approximately 4.5m - 5m. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate and on Tower Street near Tower Gardens, properties on Cumberland Street. Flooding of properties, gardens, roads and paths is expected. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Foss Barrier is operating, and our field teams have closed riverside floodgates. Showers are forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Monday evening, 21/02/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2022 11:25
River Ouse
A flood warning has been issued for the River Ouse at York, Skeldergate and Tower Street. The river Ouse is rising in response to this weekend’s rainfall and is forecast to peak tomorrow afternoon at a level of approximately 4.5m, a further rise beyond this is still possible. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at lower levels on Skeldergate and on Tower Street near Tower Gardens, and properties on Cumberland Street. Flooding of properties, gardens, roads and paths is expected. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Foss Barrier is operating, and our field teams have closed riverside floodgates. Showers are forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Monday evening, 21/02/2022.