Flood Warning Info - River Foss upstream of Yearsley Baths
Area Description
Homes and businesses from Strensall to Yearsley Baths.
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 11 Feb 2024 15:34
River Foss
River levels have risen on the River Foss upstream of Yearsley Baths due to yesterday's heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include homes and businesses from Strensall to Yearsley Baths, with low-lying land to be most affected. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 11:30pm on Sunday 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 08:25
River Foss
River levels are rising on the River Foss upstream of Yearsley Baths due to yesterday's heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include homes and businesses from Strensall to Yearsley Baths, with low lying land to be most affected. Further rainfall is forecast this morning, 11/02/2024. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:30 PM on Sunday 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Jan 2024 03:50
River Foss
River levels have peaked but are still high on the River Foss due to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Foss, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around homes and businesses from Strensall to Yearsley Baths. Further rainfall is forecast this morning, Tuesday 30/01/2024. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 11:59am on Tuesday 30/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2024 19:52
River Foss
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Foss due to recent heavy rainfall. This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected today, Monday 29/01/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Foss, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around homes and businesses from Strensall to Yearsley Baths. Further rainfall is forecast today, Monday 29/01/2024. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. This message will be updated by 4:00am on Tuesday 30/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 06:58
River Foss
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Foss due to heavy rainfall. This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected this morning 02/01/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Foss, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around homes and businesses from Strensall to Yearsley Baths. Further rainfall is forecast today, Tuesday 02/01/2024. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. This message will be updated by 3:00pm on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Dec 2023 08:34
River Foss
This Flood Warning remains in force, as river levels of the Foss remain high following yesterdays heavy rainfall. River levels are beginning to fall and should continue to do so today.
Flooding remains possible near the River Foss, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around homes and businesses from Strensall to Yearsley Baths.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We will continue to work with emergency services and local authorities and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action.
This message will be updated by 5 PM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Dec 2023 01:22
River Foss
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Foss due to heavy rainfall. This Flood Warning has been issued because flooding is expected this morning 08/12/2023 between 01:00 AM and 03:00 AM. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Foss, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around homes and businesses from Strensall to Yearsley Baths.
Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We will continue to work with emergency services and local authorities and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2023 07:53
River Foss
River levels remain high on the River Foss. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Foss, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around homes and businesses from Strensall to Yearsley Baths. River levels have peaked in the upper catchment. The Foss barrier is being operated. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Put your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5pm on 15/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2023 20:28
River Foss
River levels are rising on the River Foss due to rainfall as a result of Storm Debi. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Foss, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around homes and businesses from Strensall to Yearsley Baths. River levels have peaked in the upper catchment. The Foss barrier is being operated. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Put your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9am on 15/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2023 12:22
River Foss
River levels are rising on the River Foss due to rainfall as a result of Storm Debi. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Foss, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around homes and businesses from Strensall to Yearsley Baths. Further rainfall is forecast intermittently throughout the day. We will continue to monitor the forecast. 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 9PM on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Oct 2023 08:13
River Foss
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.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Jan 2021 02:18
River Foss
The flood warning for the River Foss at Hawthorn Mews remains in force. River levels on the Foss have peaked at Huntington and are now falling. The levels of the Foss at Huntington is now 2.4m. No further significant rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours. However, river levels will remain high into the early hours of Friday morning, 22/01/2021. The areas most at risk are properties in the Hawthorn Mews area. The Foss Barrier is in operation and flood gates are closed. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 16:36
River Foss
The flood warning for the River Foss at Hawthorn Mews remains in force. River levels on the Foss have risen at Huntington due to prolonged rainfall. Levels at Huntington have reached 2.72m. No further significant rainfall is expected today, 21/01/2020. The areas most at risk are properties in the Hawthorn Mews area. The Foss Barrier is in operation and flood gates are closed. Please prepare your property, avoid using low lying footpaths and do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 08:43
River Foss
The flood warning for the River Foss at Hawthorn Mews is now in force. River levels on the Foss have risen at Huntington due to prolonged rainfall. Levels at Huntington have reached 2.64m. No further significant rainfall is expected today, 21/01/2020. The area’s most at risk are properties in the Hawthorn Mews area . The Foss Barrier is in operation and flood gates are closed. Please prepare your property, avoid using low lying footpaths and do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 05:13
River Foss
The flood warning for the River Foss upstream of Yearsley Baths to Strensall is now in force. This warning has been issued in response to rising river levels on the River Foss at Huntington due to prolonged rainfall. Levels are rising and are expected to continue to rise into the early hours of Thursday morning, 21/01/2021. Levels at Huntington are expected to reach 2.6m between 07:00 and 08:00 hours on Thursday morning. The Foss Barrier is in operation and flood gates are closed. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast until Thursday 21/01/2021. Please prepare your property, avoid using low lying footpaths and do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.