Flood Warning Info - River Esk from Briggswath to Ruswarp
Area Description
The River Esk from Briggswath (Sleights Bridge) downstream to A171 at Whitby.
Note that this flood area is no longer used for notifications as it is no longer required or has been superseded by other nearby flood areas.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 18 Nov 2022 08:56
River Esk
River levels have now peaked and are beginning to fall on the river Esk, following heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the river Esk, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the river Esk from Briggswath (Sleights Bridge) downstream to A171 at Whitby. The risk of flooding of properties remains until levels drop further. Friday and Saturday are expected to be largely dry, but levels will remain high into the weekend. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2022 20:54
River Esk
River levels are continuing to rise on the river Esk due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the river Esk, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the river Esk from Briggswath (Sleights Bridge) downstream to A171 at Whitby. River levels are expected to remain high overnight, with levels expected to peak at Briggswath around 1am on Friday morning 18/11/2022. The risk of flooding of properties is possible. Rain will begin to clear later tonight, with Friday and Saturday expected to be largely dry. 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 09:00 AM on 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2022 12:31
River Esk
River levels are rising on the river Esk due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the river Esk, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the river Esk from Briggswath (Sleights Bridge) downstream to A171 at Whitby.
River levels are expected to remain high throughout the afternoon and the risk of flooding of properties is possible.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon. 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 06:30 PM on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Oct 2021 09:56
River Esk
This flood warning has been issued due to heavy rainfall throughout Tuesday. River levels on the Esk have peaked and expected to continue to fall away throughout Wednesday 06/10/21. The risk of flooding remains, so please exercise caution on flooded roads and footpaths. No further significant rain is forecast and the weather is expected to be more settled over the next few days. This message will be updated on Wednesday afternoon, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Oct 2021 01:53
River Esk
This flood warning has been issued due to heavy rainfall throughout Tuesday. River levels on the Esk are rising and are expecting to reach 2.1m at Briggswath at 02:15 Wednesday morning, 06/10/21. Levels at Briggswath are forecast to peak between 2.4m and 2.7m at around 03:30, before falling through daylight hours on Wednesday. The main risk is from river flooding but a coastal alert is also in place due to high winds. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Feb 2021 02:51
River Esk
This flood warning remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall and snowmelt. Flooding of properties, gardens, roads and paths is possible on Sunday 07/02/2021. The area most at risk is around the Ruswarp Pleasure Boat ticket office. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Sunday morning, 07/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Feb 2021 19:23
River Esk
This flood warning has been issued as levels are rising following recent rainfall and snowmelt. Flooding of properties, gardens, roads and paths is possible today, Saturday 06/02/2021. The area most at risk is around the Ruswarp Pleasure Boat ticket office. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Sunday morning, 07/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 15:01
River Esk
The flood warning for the River Esk from Briggswath to Ruswarp remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall. River levels on the River Esk at Briggswath remain high but are beginning to fall. River levels will remain high on Thursday 21/01/2021 and on subsequent days. Areas most at risk are the area around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please put your flood plan into action and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Jan 2021 07:18
River Esk
The flood warning for the River Esk from Briggswath to Ruswarp remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall. The level of the River Esk at Briggswath is rising again in response to further rainfall. River levels are forecast to exceed 3.3m in the on the morning of Thursday 21/01/2021 and will remain high for the rest of the week. Areas most at risk are the area around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please put your flood plan into action and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 21:07
River Esk
The flood warning for the River Esk from Briggswath to Ruswarp remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall. The level of the River Esk at Briggswath is rising again in response to further rainfall. River levels are forecast to exceed 3.3m in the early hours of Thursday 21/01/2021 and will remain high for the rest of the week. Areas most at risk are the area around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please put your flood plan into action and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 17:52
River Esk
The flood warning for the River Esk from Briggswath to Ruswarp remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall. The level of the River Esk at Briggswath is rising again in response to further rainfall. Further rain is expected until Thursday 21/1/2021 and river levels are expected to continue to rise accordingly. Areas most at risk are the area around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please put your flood plan into action and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 09:58
River Esk
The flood warning for the River Esk from Briggswath to Ruswarp remains in force. The level of the River Esk at Briggswath has peaked, however further rain is forecast until Thursday, 21/01/2021, so river levels are expected to rise again. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please put your flood plan into action and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2021 02:03
River Esk
The flood warning for the River Esk from Briggswath to Ruswarp is now in force. The level of the River Esk at Briggswath is rising due to rainfall and snowmelt, with further rain forecast until Thursday, 21/01/2021. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please put your flood plan into action and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning, 20/01/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Jan 2021 07:21
River Esk
The flood warning for the River Esk from Briggswath to Ruswarp remains in force due to rainfall and snowmelt. The level of the River Esk at Briggswath has now peaked and our forecast currently expects river levels to continue falling slowly during Tuesday morning. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Tuesday afternoon or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Jan 2021 23:08
River Esk
The flood warning for the River Esk from Briggswath to Ruswarp remains in force. The level of the River Esk at Briggswath remains high due to rainfall and snowmelt. Further rain is forecast overnight into the early hours of Tuesday morning, 12/01/2021. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Tuesday morning or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Jan 2021 15:27
River Esk
The flood warning for the River Esk from Briggswath to Ruswarp is now in force. The level of the River Esk at Briggswath is rising due to rainfall and snowmelt, with further rain forecast through Monday and overnight into the early hours of Tuesday morning, 12/01/2021. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Monday evening or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2021 15:37
River Esk
The flood warning for the River Esk from Briggswath to Ruswarp remains in force. The level of the River Esk at Briggswath is rising due to persistent rain overnight on Thursday night and into the morning of Friday 08/01/2021. Areas most at risk are the area around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. Flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected today, Friday 08/01/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Friday evening, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2021 07:47
River Esk
The flood warning for the River Esk from Briggswath to Ruswarp is now in force. The level of the River Esk at Briggswath is rising due to persistent rain overnight on Thursday night and into the morning of Friday 08/01/2021. Areas most at risk are the area around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. Flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected today, Friday 08/01/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, Friday 08/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Jan 2021 22:10
River Esk
This flood warning has been issued as levels on the River Esk have risen rapidly as a result of rain over the Moors on Friday 01/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of property is possible on Friday evening and overnight. Areas most at risk are the area around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. River levels are expected to peak this evening at Briggswath. Further rainfall is forecast during Saturday 02/01/2021. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Jan 2021 19:22
River Esk
This flood warning has been issued as levels on the River Esk have risen rapidly as a result of rain over the Moors on Friday 01/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of property is possible on Friday evening and overnight. Areas most at risk are the area around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. River levels are expected to peak this evening at Briggswath. Further rainfall is forecast during Saturday 02/01/2021. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 12:01
River Esk
River levels remain high from Briggswath to Ruswarp as a result of Storm Bella. Consequently, the risk of flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected to continue on Sunday afternoon 27/12/2020. Areas most at risk are the areas around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and stay away from fast moving water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 03:56
River Esk
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of Storm Bella. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected to begin from 05:00 today, 27/12/2020. Areas most at risk are the areas around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. We expect river levels to rise until 08:00 on 27/12/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and stay away from fast moving water. This message will be updated later this morning, 27/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2020 08:52
River Esk
This flood warning has been issued as levels on the River Esk are rising as a result of heavy rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding is possible on Monday 2nd November. Areas most at risk are the area around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. The river level increasing slowly but will peak later this morning and then decrease slowly in the afternoon of Monday 2nd November. The current level at Briggswath is 1.54m and rising. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Aug 2020 05:19
River Esk
River levels are falling following the recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are the areas around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. The current level at Briggswath is 1.8m. No further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated this afternoon on Saturday 29/8/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Aug 2020 21:42
River Esk
This flood warning is still in force as a result of heavy rainfall over the past few days. Consequently, flooding of property is possible on Friday evening, 28/08/2020 and overnight into Saturday 29/08/2020. Areas most at risk are the areas around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. The current level at Briggswath is 2.6m and has now peaked. Levels will start falling slowly overnight. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated on the morning of Saturday 29/08/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Aug 2020 16:57
River Esk
This flood warning is still in force as a result of heavy rainfall over the past few days. Consequently, flooding of property is possible on Friday 28/08/2020. Areas most at risk are the areas around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. Further rainfall is forecast for the rest of today, Friday 28/08/2020. The current level at Briggswath is 2.18m. The forecast is for the river to peak at 3.2m at 20:00 before falling slowly overnight. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated on the evening of Friday 28/08/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Aug 2020 09:28
River Esk
This flood warning has been issued as levels on the River Esk are rising quickly as a result of heavy rainfall overnight and into Friday morning. Consequently, flooding of property is possible on Friday 28/08/2020. Areas most at risk are the area around Ruswarp Pleasure Boat Ticket Office. Further rainfall is forecast during Friday 28/08/2020. The current level at Briggswath is 1.8m and rising. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.