Flood Alert Info - Lower River Swale

Area Description

The River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History

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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area

Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 08:24
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
Levels on the lower River Swale are still rising in response to rainfall yesterday, Wednesday 16th October and overnight. Flooding is possible around locations near Brough Beck, River Swale, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. No further significant rainfall is expected during Thursday 17th October, with levels expected to fall during the day. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 16:31
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
Heavy rainfall today and later this evening means that river levels are rising this evening, Wednesday 16/10/2024 and overnight in Swaledale. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck, River Swale, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. No further significant rainfall is expected during Thursday, with levels expected to fall during the day. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 20:46
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are rising on Brough Beck due to rainfall today, Wednesday 22/05/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the river Swale and its tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Consider putting your flood plan into action. We will continue to monitor river levels. This message will be updated by 9.00am on Thursday 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 18:39
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are rising on the Brough Beck, River Swale due to rainfall today, Wednesday 22/05/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the river Swale and its tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Consider putting your flood plan into action. We will continue to monitor river levels. This message will be updated by 6.30am on Thursday 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2024 20:00
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are rising on the Brough Beck, River Swale, due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the River Swale and tributaries, from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 8:00am on Tuesday 30/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2024 20:57
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are still rising on Brough Beck and the River Swale in response to rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Areas most affected are low-lying land, particularly around the River Swale and its tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are continuing to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 9:00am on Thursday 25/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2024 09:06
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are rising on Brough Beck and the River Swale in response to rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Areas most affected are low-lying land, particularly around the River Swale and its tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast in the next few days and levels are expected to remain high. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are continuing to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 9:00PM on Wednesday 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 20:56
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are rising on Brough Beck and the River Swale in response to rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Areas most affected are low-lying land, particularly around the River Swale and its tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast in the next few days and levels are expected to remain high. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are continuing to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 9:00am on Wednesday 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 08:49
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels remain high on Brough Beck and the River Swale in response to rainfall associated with Storm Isha. Areas most affected are low-lying land, particularly around the River Swale and its tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday associated with Storm Jocelyn which means that river levels are likely to rise again. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are continuing to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on Tuesday 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 22:29
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels remain high on Brough Beck and the River Swale in response to rainfall associated with Storm Isha. Areas most affected are low-lying land, particularly around the River Swale and its tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday associated with Storm Jocelyn which means that river levels are likely to rise again. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are continuing to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 9am on Tuesday 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 13:02
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are rising on Brough Beck and the River Swale in response to rainfall associated with Storm Isha. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck and the River Swale, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Swale and its tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. There is no further significant rainfall forecast for today. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are continuing to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 1:00am on Tuesday 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2024 12:47
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This alert has been issued as river levels are expected to rise on Brough Beck and the River Swale in response to rainfall associated with Storm Isha. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck and the River Swale, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Swale and its tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast throughout Sunday 21/01/2024 and overnight into 22/01/2024. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are continuing to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 13:00 on Monday 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 07:58
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels remain high on Brough Beck and the River Swale due to rainfall associated with Storm Gerrit. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck and the River Swale, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Swale and its tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the week. 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 or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:00pm on Saturday 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 19:59
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels remain high on Brough Beck and the River Swale due to rainfall associated with Storm Gerrit. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck and the River Swale, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Swale and its tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the week. 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 or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 8:00am on Saturday 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 07:58
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels remain high on Brough Beck and the River Swale due to rainfall associated with Storm Gerrit. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck and the River Swale, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the week. 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 or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on Friday 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 19:56
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are rising on Brough Beck and the River Swale due to rainfall associated with Storm Gerritt. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck and the River Swale, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the week. 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 or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 8:00am on Friday 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 08:05
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are rising on Brough Beck and the River Swale due to rainfall associated with Storm Gerritt. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck and the River Swale, with low-lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the week. 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 or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:15PM on Thursday 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 00:26
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are rising on Brough Beck and the River Swale due to rainfall associated with Storm Gerritt. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck and the River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the week. 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 or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 8:15AM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 16:49
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are rising on the Brough Beck, River Swale due to rainfall associated with Storm Gerritt. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Brough Beck, River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around The River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the week. 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 or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 04:00 AM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 20:03
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
Levels on the Lower River Swale remain high following recent rainfall. Rivers have responded to this rainfall falling on already wet catchments. Areas most at risk include low lying land near the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Levels are rising again and further rain is expected overnight. We 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 8:00am Monday 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 08:24
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
Levels on the Lower River Swale remain high following recent rainfall. Rivers have responded to this rainfall falling on already wet catchments. Areas most at risk include low lying land near the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Levels are steady and are not expected to rise much further, however further rainfall is forecast today, Sunday 10/12/2023. We 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 8:00pm Sunday 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 20:13
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
Levels on the Lower River Swale remain high following recent rainfall. Rivers have responded to this rainfall falling on already wet catchments. Areas most at risk include low lying land near the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Levels are steady and are not expected to rise much further, however further rainfall is forecast this evening Saturday 09/12/23 and tomorrow, Sunday 10/12/23. We 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 8:00am Sunday 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 08:23
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
Levels on the Lower River Swale remain high following recent rainfall. Rivers have responded to this rainfall falling on already wet catchments. Areas most at risk include low lying land near the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Levels are falling slowly. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend but we do not expect significant impacts from the rivers in this area. We 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 9pm on Saturday 09/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 20:58
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
Levels on the Lower River Swale remain high following recent rainfall. Rivers have responded to this rainfall falling on already wet catchments. Areas most at risk include low lying land near the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Levels are peaking and are expected to fall overnight. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend but we do not expect significant impacts from the rivers in this area. We 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 9:00am on 09/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 09:31
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for Lower River Swale remains in force following persistent rain is forecast through Thursday 7/12/2023. Rivers are responding to this rainfall falling on already wet catchments. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. Areas most at risk include low lying land near the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. We 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 9pm Friday on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 21:34
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for Lower River Swale remains in force following persistent rain is forecast throughout today Thursday 7/12/2023. Rivers are responding to this rainfall falling on already wet catchments. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Brough Beck, River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around The River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. We 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 9:00am on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 14:00
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for Lower River Swale has been issued. Persistent rain is forecast throughout today Thursday 7/12/2023. Rivers will respond to this rainfall on already wet catchments. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. Flooding is possible near the Brough Beck, River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around The River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. We 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 9pm on 07/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 20:34
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels remain high on Brough Beck and the River Swale due to Storm Debi. Levels are peaking and expected to begin falling overnight and tomorrow 16/11/23. Areas most at risk include the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further showers are expected in the coming days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 8am on 16/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 14:52
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels remain high on Brough Beck and the River Swale due to Storm Debi. Levels are peaking and expected to begin falling later today (15/11/23). Areas most at risk include the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further showers are expected in the coming days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 11pm on 15/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 09:10
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are high on Brough Beck and the River Swale due to Storm Debi. Levels have peaked. Areas most at risk include the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast today. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 5pm on 15/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 20:47
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are high on Brough Beck and the River Swale due to Storm Debi. Levels have now peaked at Catterick and are due to peak soon in the lower catchment. Areas most at risk include the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening and tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9am on 15/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 08:35
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are high on Brough Beck and the River Swale due to Storm Debi. Levels have now peaked at Catterick and are due to peak soon in the lower catchment. Areas most at risk include the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening and tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9pm on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 20:51
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are rising on Brough Beck and the River Swale due to Storm Debi. Areas most at risk include the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening and tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 am on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 17:34
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are rising on Brough Beck and the River Swale due to Storm Debi. Areas most at risk include the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening and tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 13/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 00:34
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force. However river levels are now falling on the lower River Swale and we may remove this alert shortly. Flooding is possible on low lying land around the lower River Swale. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 08:30 on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 16:16
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high on the lower River Swale due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Flooding is possible on low lying land around the lower River Swale. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 00:30 on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 09:04
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels remain high on the lower River Swale due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Flooding is possible on low lying land around the lower River Swale. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 16:00 on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 19:43
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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 Alert issued on 15 Jul 2023 21:13
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
Rivers and becks in Swaledale have started to respond following prolonged rainfall during Saturday 15th July, and as a result it's possible that flood alert triggers may be reached overnight into Sunday morning, before falling later in the day. Low lying land near to watercourses will be affected, particularly in the areas from Upper Swaledale to the Catterick Bridge area. We do not currently expect to issue any Flood Warnings. Further scattered showers will fall overnight and through Sunday. We will continue to monitor levels closely. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 16/07/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 20:25
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels remain high on the River Swale due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck and the River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure on Friday 18/11/2022. Friday and Saturday are expected to be largely dry, although river levels will remain high. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 19/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 18:06
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels remain high on the River Swale due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck and the River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure on Friday 18/11/2022. Friday and Saturday are expected to be largely dry, although river levels will remain high. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 08:17
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels remain high on the River Swale due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck and the River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure on Friday 18/11/2022. Friday and Saturday are expected to be largely dry, although river levels will remain high. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 20:34
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are rising on the River Swale due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near Brough Beck and the River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure from this evening, Thursday 17/11/2022. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening, but Friday and Saturday are expected to be largely dry, although river levels will remain high. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 01:07
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
A flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale, due to high river levels in response to recent rainfall. Flooding remains possible on low lying land and roads, particularly around the lower reaches of the river Swale including the Crakehill area. River levels are expected to continue to fall overnight and into Wednesday morning 23/02/22. We are monitoring river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Wednesday 23/02/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 17:29
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
A flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale, this is due to high river levels in response to recent rainfall. Heavy rain has fallen over the weekend. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land near the Brough Beck and River Swale, particularly around the River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Levels are expected to remain high overnight, but are not expected to rise further. We are monitoring river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated Wednesday 23/02/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 04:41
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
A flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale, this is due to high river levels in response to recent rainfall. Heavy rain has fallen over the weekend and into Monday, 21/02/22. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land near the Brough Beck and River Swale, particularly around The River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Levels are expected to remain high overnight, but are not expected to rise further. We are monitoring river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated Tuesday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 21:08
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
A flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale, this is due to high river levels in response to recent rainfall. Heavy rain has fallen over the weekend and into Monday, 21/02/22. Flooding is expected to affect low lying land near the Brough Beck and River Swale, particularly around The River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. Levels are expected to remain high overnight, but are not expected to rise further. We are monitoring river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated by 0900 Tuesday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 06:45
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
A flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale, this is due to high river levels in response to recent rainfall. Heavy rainfall has fallen during Sunday 20/02/2022 and further rainfall is expected on Monday 21/02/2022. Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land near the Brough Beck, River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around The River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. We are monitoring river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated this afternoon 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 14:45
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
A flood alert has been issued for the Lower River Swale. River levels are rising Heavy rainfall has fallen in the early hours of Sunday 20/02/2022. Further rainfall is expected today and will be followed by showers and further rainfall on Monday 21/02/2022. This will fall on already wet catchments and river levels are rising quickly. Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land near the Brough Beck, River Swale, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around The River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. We are monitoring river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated this evening 20/02/2022


Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 15:49
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels are high on the Lower River Swale around Maunby due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk include The River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. River levels are expected to fall during Saturday 19/02/2022 evening. Further heavy rain is forecast for Sunday 20/02/2022 and levels are likely to rise again in response to this rain. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9 PM on 19/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 08:56
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued as river levels have risen on the Lower River Swale around Maunby due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk include The River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. River levels are expected to remain high during Saturday 19/02/2022. Further heavy rain is forecast for Sunday 18/02/2022 and levels are likely to rise again in response to this rain. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 19/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 21:05
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale around Maunby as river levels remain high following yesterday’s rainfall. River levels are falling slowly and are expected to fall through this evening. Further rain and snow is forecast for Friday 18/02/2022 and over the weekend. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive 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 am on 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 16:47
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale around Maunby as river levels are above normal following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include The River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. River levels have been falling during Thursday 17/02/2022 and are expected to continue to fall overnight into Friday 18/02/2022. Further rain and snow is forecast for Friday 18/02/2022 and over the weekend. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive 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 17/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 07:41
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued as river levels have risen on the Lower River Swale around Maunby due to heavy rainfall on Wednesday 16/02/2022. Areas most at risk include The River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. River levels are expected to remain high during Thursday 17/02/2022. Further heavy rain is forecast for Friday 18/02/2022. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 17/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2022 17:38
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels are high as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Monday 14/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly around Maunby. Levels on the lower River Swale have fallen slightly from their peak earlier today, but we expect them to remain high through the next few days. The weather remains unsettled for the next few days, but we are not currently expecting river levels to rise again significantly. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and checking and operating defences as required. 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 by 9pm Monday 14/02/2022 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2022 10:15
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued as river levels are high as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Monday 14/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly around Maunby. We expect levels on the lower River Swale to remain high through the next few days. The weather remains unsettled for the next few days but we are not currently expecting river levels to rise again significantly. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and checking and operating defences as required. 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 by 6pm Monday 14/02/2022 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2022 21:54
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels are high as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible on Sunday 06/02/2022 and on Monday 07/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect levels on the lower River Swale to fall slowly overnight from Sunday into Monday 07/02/2022. The weather remains unsettled for the next few days but we are not currently expecting river levels to rise again significantly. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and checking and operating defences as required. 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 in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2022 16:54
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels are high as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Sunday 06/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect levels on the lower River Swale to remain high through Sunday before starting to fall slowly overnight into Monday 07/02/2022. The weather remains unsettled for the next few days but we are not currently expecting river levels to rise again significantly. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and checking and operating defences as required. 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 in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2022 08:35
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued as river levels are high as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Sunday 06/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect levels on the lower River Swale to remain high through Sunday before starting to fall slowly overnight into Monday 07/02/2022. The weather remains unsettled for the next few days but we are not currently expecting river levels to rise again significantly. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and checking and operating defences as required. 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 in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2022 09:13
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert for the Lower River Swale has now been issued as river levels have risen overnight at Maunby due to persistent rainfall over the last 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around Maunby, Catterick and Catterick Bridge. No further significant rainfall is forecast, however, river levels are likely to remain high throughout the day on Sunday, 09/01/2022. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 21:00, Sunday 09/01/2022, or as the situation changes. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2021 23:30
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels will continue to remain high during Wednesday 01/12/21. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect river levels to start to fall on Thursday 02/12/21. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 02/12/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2021 17:43
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels will continue to remain high during Wednesday 01/12/21. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect river levels to start to fall late on Wednesday 01/12/21. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening 01/12/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2021 08:36
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels will continue to remain high during Wednesday 01/12/21. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect river levels to start to fall late Wednesday 01/12/21. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please 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 Alert issued on 30 Nov 2021 18:24
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels have risen as a result of snow-melt, and additional rainfall is forecast overnight on 30/11/2021. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from 05:00 tomorrow morning, Wednesday 01/12/21. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect river levels to remain high on Thursday 02/12/21. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 01/12/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2021 01:27
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high at Maunby but have begun to slowly fall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still expected. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated on Tuesday morning, 2nd November, or as the situation changes. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 20:24
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high at Maunby but have begun to slowly fall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still expected. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated on Tuesday morning, 2nd November, or as the situation changes. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 16:00
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high at Maunby and are forecast to begin falling overnight into the early hours of Tuesday 2nd November. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 21:00, Monday 1st November, or as the situation changes. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 07:55
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert for the Lower River Swale has now been issued as river levels have risen at Maunby due to heavy rainfall on Sunday 31st October and Monday 1st November. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further showery rain is forecast throughout Monday 1st November. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 15:45, Monday 1st November, or as the situation changes. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2021 22:18
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday and overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue this evening Wednesday 06/10/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly those around Maunby. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. River levels are now falling and we expect them to continue falling overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 Thursday morning, 07/10/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2021 16:41
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday and overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue this evening Wednesday 06/10/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly those around Maunby. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. River levels are now falling and we expect them to continue falling overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Oct 2021 09:51
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday and overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue today Wednesday 06/10/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly those around Maunby. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. River levels are peaking and we expect them begin falling later today. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 20:44
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued as river levels are rising as a result of today’s heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected this evening and overnight into Wednesday 06/10/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly those around Maunby. Further light rainfall is forecast overnight and we expect river levels to remain high into tomorrow morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 before 9am on Wednesday 6th October, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2021 23:00
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower Swale remains in force due to high river levels in the mid and lower Swale catchment as a result of yesterday’s rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further showers are expected through the weekend which is expected to keep levels high. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Sunday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2021 15:43
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower Swale remains in force due to high river levels in the mid and lower Swale catchment, as a result of yesterday’s rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further showers are expected through the weekend which is expected to keep levels high. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Saturday evening, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2021 09:43
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower Swale remains in force due to high river levels in the mid and lower Swale catchment, as a result of yesterday’s rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further showers are expected through the weekend which is expected to keep levels high. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Saturday afternoon, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 May 2021 17:00
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The Flood Alert for the Lower Swale remains in force due to high river levels in the mid and lower Swale catchment, as a result of yesterday’s rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further showers are expected through the weekend which is expected to keep levels high this evening, Friday 21st May. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Saturday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 May 2021 09:06
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
A Flood Alert for the Lower Swale has been issued due to rising river levels in the mid and lower Swale catchment, as a result of yesterday’s rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast today, Friday 21st May, which may cause river levels to rise further. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the forecast. Please 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 Alert issued on 30 Mar 2021 08:33
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The Flood Alert for the Lower Swale remains in force due to high river levels at both Maunby, and Crakehill, following recent heavy rain. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the forecast. Please 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 Alert issued on 29 Mar 2021 20:46
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The Flood Alert for the Lower Swale remains in force as river levels remain high at both Maunby, and Crakehill, in response to recent heavy rain. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Tuesday morning 30/03/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2021 16:53
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The Flood Alert for the Lower Swale remains in force as river levels remain high at both Maunby, and Crakehill, in response to recent heavy rain. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the forecast. Please 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 Alert issued on 29 Mar 2021 08:39
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The Flood Alert for the Lower Swale remains in force as river levels remain high at both Maunby, and Crakehill, in response to recent heavy rain. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the forecast. Please 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 Alert issued on 28 Mar 2021 21:35
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The Flood Alert for the Lower Swale remains in force as river levels are rising at both Maunby, and Crakehill, in response to recent heavy rain. It is possible that river levels may fall temporarily overnight – but will rise again by tomorrow morning in response to this evenings rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Monday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2021 17:41
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The Flood Alert for the Lower Swale has been issued due to rising river levels in the mid and lower Swale catchment, as a result of last night’s heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast this evening, Sunday 28th March, which may cause river levels to rise further overnight. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitor the forecast. Please 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 Alert issued on 13 Mar 2021 20:57
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale. River levels continue to fall but do remain high. We are not expecting any further significant rise this weekend. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast for this evening and into tomorrow morning. 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 in the morning (Sunday 14/03/21) or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2021 15:19
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale. River levels continue to fall, but do remain high. We are not expecting any further significant rise this weekend. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast for this evening and into tomorrow morning. 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 this evening or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2021 08:41
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale. River levels continue to fall but do remain high. We are not expecting any further rise this weekend. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast for this evening and into tomorrow morning. 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 this afternoon or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2021 21:19
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale. River levels have been falling throughout the afternoon, but ae expected to rise this evening in response to recent rainfall, although not by a significant amount. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast for this evening and into tomorrow morning. 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 before 9am tomorrow morning Saturday, 13/03/21.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2021 15:09
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale. River levels are falling but remain high due to recent persistent rainfall. Rivers are responding upstream to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast for this evening, 12/03/21 and into tomorrow and levels in the area are likely to rise, although we do not expect this to be significant. 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 evening, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2021 08:27
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale. River levels are falling but remain high due to recent persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rain is forecast in the upper catchments which will keep levels high into the weekend, but at this time no further significant rise is expected. 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 in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2021 21:30
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale. River levels remain high due to recent persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rain is forecast in the upper catchments which will keep levels high into the weekend, but at this time no further significant rise is expected. 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 before 9am tomorrow morning, 12/03/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2021 14:13
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
A flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale. River levels continue to rise due to recent persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rain is forecast in the upper catchments which will keep levels high into the weekend, but at this time no further significant rise is expected. 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 Thursday evening, 11/03/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2021 06:11
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
A flood alert has been issued for the Lower River Swale. River levels are rising due to yesterday and this morning’s persistent rainfall. Rainfall is expected to continue through this morning and then showers for the rest of the day into Friday, 12/02/21. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads We are closely monitoring the situation. Please 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 Alert issued on 25 Feb 2021 23:24
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, in particular in the area around Maunby. Levels will continue to remain high Thursday, 25/02/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on Friday morning 26/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2021 17:40
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, in particular in the area around Maunby. Levels will continue to remain high Thursday, 25/02/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on Friday morning 26/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2021 09:35
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, in particular in the area around Maunby. Levels will continue to remain high Thursday, 25/02/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on Thursday afternoon, 25/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2021 22:59
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising river levels in response to recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, in particular in the area around Maunby. Levels will continue to remain high overnight and into Thursday, 25/02/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on Thursday morning, 25/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2021 16:52
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising river levels in response to rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Wednesday 24/02/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, in particular in the area around Maunby. Further rain is forecast today which is expected to keep levels high overnight and into Thursday, 25/02/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on Thursday morning, 25/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2021 09:16
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale has been issued due to rising river levels in response to rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Wednesday 24/02/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, in particular in the area around Maunby. Further rain is forecast today which is expected to keep levels high overnight and into Thursday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on Wednesday evening, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2021 21:24
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force, as river levels are high after rainfall in recent days. River levels are expected to remain high around Maunby for the next few days. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible, particularly around Maunby. We will continue to monitor this closely. 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 morning, 22/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2021 16:44
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force, as river levels are high after rainfall in recent days. River levels are expected to remain high around Maunby for the next few days. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible, particularly around Maunby. We will continue to monitor this closely. 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 Sunday night, 21/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2021 08:53
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force, as river levels are high after rainfall in recent days. River levels are expected to remain high around Maunby for the next few days. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible, particularly around Maunby. We will continue to monitor this closely. 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 Sunday evening, 21/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 21:20
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force, as river levels are rising in response to rain overnight. River levels are expected to continue rising around Maunby into Saturday evening, 20/02/2021. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible, particularly around Maunby. We will continue to monitor this closely. 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 Sunday morning, 21/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 17:18
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force, as river levels are rising in response to rain overnight. River levels are expected to continue rising around Maunby into Saturday evening, 20/02/2021. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible, particularly around Maunby. We will continue to monitor this closely. 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 Sunday morning, 21/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 09:15
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale is now in force, as river levels are rising in response to rain overnight. River levels are expected to continue rising around Maunby into Saturday afternoon, 20/02/2021. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible, particularly around Maunby. We will continue to monitor this closely. 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 Saturday evening, 20/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2021 10:32
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale catchment remains in force. River levels remain high as a result of recent rainfall and snow melt. Although levels are falling currently, rainfall during today is expected to result in a small rise in river levels later today, Thursday 18/02/21. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land around Maunby. 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 Thursday evening, 18/02/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2021 21:41
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale catchment remains in force. River levels remain high as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land around Maunby. 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 Thursday morning, 18/02/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2021 16:39
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale catchment remains in force. River levels remain high as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land around Maunby. 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 Wednesday evening, 17/02/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2021 08:04
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale catchment remains in force. River levels remain high as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land around Maunby. 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 Wednesday evening 17/02/21 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2021 21:15
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale catchment remains in force. River levels have risen overnight as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land around Maunby. 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 Wednesday morning, 17/02/21 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2021 08:05
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale catchment has now been issued. River levels have risen overnight as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Tuesday 16/02/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land around Maunby. 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 Tuesday evening, 16/02/21 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 16:44
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels have peaked at Maunby and Crakehill but remain high. No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Please visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. We are monitoring the situation and this message will be updated on Tuesday morning, 09/02/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 08:23
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels have peaked at Maunby but levels at Crakehill remain high. No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Please visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. We are monitoring the situation and this message will be updated on Monday afternoon, 8/2/21 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 23:33
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due and there may be flooding of roads and farmland. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels have peaked at Maunby and Crakehill, but remain high. No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Please visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast & current river levels. We are monitoring the situation and this message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 17:53
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising river levels in response to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, there may be flooding of roads and farmland. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels have peaked at Maunby and Crakehill, but remain high. No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Please visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast & current river levels. We are monitoring the situation and this message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 09:53
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising river levels in response to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels peaked overnight at Maunby, but continue to rise at Crakehill. Further rain and snow is expected over the next few days which will keep river levels high. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Please visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast & current river levels. We are monitoring the situation and this message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 01:56
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising river levels in response to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels peaked overnight at Maunby, but continue rising at Crakehill. Further rain and snow is expected over the weekend which will keep river levels high and may cause river levels to rise further. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland remains possible. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Please visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast & current river levels. We are monitoring the situation and this message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 19:29
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising river levels in response to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels are rising at Maunby and Crakehill. Further rain and snow is forecast this evening, Saturday 06/02/2021 and tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 11:01
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising river levels in response to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels remain high around Maunby and Crakehill. Further rain and snow is forecast over the weekend so levels may start rising again in response to any rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on Saturday afternoon, 06/02/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 00:02
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising river levels in response to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels remain high around Maunby and Crakehill. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days so levels may start rising again in response to any rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on Saturday morning, 06/02/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 19:00
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising river levels in response to recent rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels remain high around Maunby and Crakehill. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days so levels may start rising again in response to any rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 11:11
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising river levels in response to recent rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels remain high around Maunby and Crakehill. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days so levels may start rising again in response to any rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on Friday afternoon, 05/02/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 00:39
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising river levels in response to recent rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels remain high around Maunby and are rising slowly at Crakehill. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days so levels may start rising again in response to any rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on Friday morning, 05/02/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 19:29
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising river levels in response to recent rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels remain high around Maunby and are rising slowly at Crakehill. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days so levels may start rising again in response to any rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on Thursday evening or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 11:31
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising river levels in response to recent rainfall and snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels remain high around Maunby and are rising slowly at Crakehill. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days so levels may start rising again in response to any rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on Thursday evening, 4/2/21 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 21:17
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising river levels in response to rainfall overnight and snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels are rising around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation. Further rain is forecast over the next few days which will keep levels high. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on Thursday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 13:24
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale has been issued due to rising river levels in response to rainfall overnight and snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels are rising around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation. Further rain is forecast over the next few days which will keep levels high. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and do not walk or drive through floodwater. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and current river levels. This message will be updated on Wednesday evening, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 20:49
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the lower River Swale as levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today. River levels remain high around Maunby and Crakehill. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Sunday morning, 31/01/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 16:39
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the lower River Swale as levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, Saturday 30/01/2021. River levels remain high around Maunby and are continuing to rise further downstream at Crakehill. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 08:03
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the lower River Swale as levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, Saturday 30/01/2021. River levels remain high around Maunby and are continuing to rise further downstream at Crakehill. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 00:07
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the lower River Swale as levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, Saturday 30/01/2021. River levels remain high around Maunby and are continuing to rise further downstream at Crakehill. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 16:06
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the lower River Swale as levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today Thursday 28/01/2021 and tomorrow, Friday 29/01/2021. River levels remain high around Maunby and are continuing to rise further downstream at Crakehill. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 07:59
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the lower River Swale as levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, Friday 29/01/2021. River levels are rising at Maunby and further downstream at Crakehill. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Friday morning or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 00:00
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the lower River Swale as levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads possible today Thursday 28/01/2021 and tomorrow, Friday 29/01/2021. River levels remain high around Maunby and are contiuing to rise further downstream at Crakehill. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Friday morning or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 18:41
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued as levels on the lower River Swale have risen in response to recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads in areas around Maunby, Kirby Wiske and Crakehill is possible today, Thursday 28/01/2021, and overnight into Friday. River levels at Maunby are not expected to rise much further tonight, but they will remain high and could rise again on Friday following further rainfall. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Friday morning or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2021 01:46
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels are falling but remain high and flooding of roads and farmland, particularly around Maunby, remains possible on Sunday 24/01/21. There is no further significant rainfall forecast for the next 24 hours. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the gov.uk website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 17:52
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels are falling but remain high and flooding of roads and farmland, particularly around Maunby, remains possible tonight Saturday 23/01/21. There is no further significant rainfall forecast for the next 24 hours. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the gov.uk website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 10:50
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high and flooding of roads and farmland remains possible through the weekend. Flood warnings are also in force. There is no further significant rainfall forecast for the next 24 hours. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the gov.uk website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 03:06
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high and flooding of roads and farmland remains possible overnight and during Saturday, 23/01/2021. Flood warnings are also in force. There is no further significant rainfall forecast for the next 24 hours. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the gov.uk website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 16:40
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high and flooding of roads and farmland remains possible throughout Friday, 22/01/2021 and into the weekend. Flood warnings are also in force. There is no further significant rainfall forecast for the next 24 hours. River levels are falling in the upper reaches of the Swale and are at their peak on the Lower Swale. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and do not 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 Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 08:25
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high and flooding of roads and farmland remains possible throughout Friday, 22/01/2021 and into the weekend. Flood warnings are also in force. There is no further significant rainfall forecast for the next 24 hours. River levels are falling in the upper reaches of the Swale and are at their peak on the Lower Swale. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and do not 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 on Friday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 00:14
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high and flooding of roads and farmland remains possible overnight on Thursday and into Friday, 22/01/2021. Flood warnings are also in force. There is no further significant rainfall forecast. River levels remain high but are beginning to fall in the upper reaches of the Swale and are slowly rising on the Lower Swale. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and do not 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 on Friday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 15:27
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high and flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Thursday 21/01/2021. Flood warnings are also in force. There is no further significant rainfall forecast. River levels remain high but are beginning to fall in the upper reaches of the Swale and are slowly rising on the Lower Swale. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not 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 Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 07:42
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high and flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Thursday 21/01/2021. Flood warnings are also in force. Persistent and heavy rain is forecast early this morning Thursday 21/01/2021. River levels remain high in the upper reaches of the Swale and will remain high on the lower Swale. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not 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 Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 21:50
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high and flooding of roads and farmland is possible tonight Wednesday 20/01/2021 and Thursday 21/01/2021. Persistent and heavy rain is forecast until early Thursday 21/01/2021. River levels remain high in the upper reaches of the Swale and will remain high on the lower Swale. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not 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 Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 14:12
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high and flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Wednesday 20/01/2021. Persistent and heavy rain is forecast until early Thursday 21/01/2021. River levels are rising in the upper reaches of the Swale and will rise again on the lower Swale. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not 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 Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 06:53
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high and flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Wednesday 20/01/2021. Persistent and heavy rain is forecast until early Thursday 21/01/2021. River levels are rising in the upper reaches of the Swale and will rise again on the lower Swale. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not 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 Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 22:37
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high and flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Wednesday 20/01/2021. Persistent and heavy rain is forecast from now until early Thursday 21/01/2021. River levels are rising in the upper reaches of the Swale and will rise again on the lower Swale. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not 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 Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 14:34
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high and flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Tuesday 19/01/2021. Persistent and heavy rain is forecast from now, Tuesday 19/01/2021 until early Thursday 21/01/2021. We expect river levels to rise again. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not 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 Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 04:25
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high and flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Tuesday 19/01/2021. Persistent and heavy rain is forecast from now, Tuesday 19/01/2021 until early Thursday 21/01/2021. We expect river levels to rise again. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not 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 Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 00:10
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force. River levels remain high and flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Tuesday 19/01/2021. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOOD WATER. Persistent and heavy rain is forecast from now, Tuesday 19/01/2021 until early Thursday 21/01/2021. We expect river levels to rise again. 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 Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 16:11
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force in response to river levels which remain high in the Maunby area. River levels in the lower catchment are continuing to rise as a result of snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Monday 18/01/2021. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOOD WATER. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast from Monday 18/01/2021 and will continue through until early Thursday 21/01/2021. We expect river levels to rise again. 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 Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 08:18
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force in response to river levels which remain high in the Maunby area. River levels in the lower catchment are continuing to rise as a result of snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, Monday 18/01/2021. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast from Monday 18/01/2021 and will continue through until early Thursday 21/01/2021, we expect river levels to rise again. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast . We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Monday afternoon, 18/01/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 00:33
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force in response to river levels which remain high in the Maunby area. River levels in the lower catchment are rising as a result of rapid snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, on Monday 18/01/2021. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. Please be aware that further rain is forecast from late on Monday 18th January. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Monday morning, 18/01/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 16:44
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale has been issued in response to rising river levels in the Maunby area. River levels in the lower catchment are rising as a result of rapid snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, on Sunday 17/01/2021, and overnight into Monday.. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 08:40
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale has been issued in response to rising river levels in the Maunby area. River levels in the lower catchment are rising as a result of rapid snow melt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, on Sunday 17/01/2021. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 17:09
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force with further rain and snow forecast for Saturday 16/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Levels continue to fall at Maunby, and peaked at Crakehill on Friday afternoon. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Saturday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 09:15
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force as further rain and snow has fallen on Thursday 14/01/2021 with more forecast for Saturday 16/01/2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Levels have now peaked at Maunby, but are stilll rising at Crakehill, where levels are expected to peak on Friday afternoon. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Friday afternoon, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 17:52
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force as further rain and snow has fallen on Thursday 14/01/2021 with more forecast for Saturday 16/02/2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around Maunby and levels are currently rising in this area. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Friday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 11:11
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force and this message has been re-issued to customers as further rain and snow is forecast for today and Saturday 16/02/2021. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around Maunby and levels are currently rising in this area. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Thursday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2021 18:01
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force in response to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Thursday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2021 08:45
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force in response to rising river levels in the Maunby area. The river level is high due to recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly around the Maunby area. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2021 23:29
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force in response to rising river levels in the Maunby area. The river level is high due to rainfall and snowmelt over the last 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly around the Maunby area. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Wednesday morning or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2021 14:25
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force in response to rising river levels in the Maunby area. The river level is rising due to rainfall and snowmelt over the last 24 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly around the Maunby area. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2021 05:13
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force in response to rising river levels in the Maunby area. The river level is rising due to rainfall and snowmelt over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible overnight and into Tuesday 12/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly around the Maunby area. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Tuesday afternoon or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2021 21:18
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale has been issued in response to rising river levels in the Maunby area. The river level is rising due to rainfall and snowmelt over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, on Monday 11/01/2021 and into Tuesday 12/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly around the Maunby area. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2021 11:43
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale has been issued in response to rising river levels in the Maunby area. The river level is rising due to rainfall and snowmelt over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, on Monday 11/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly around the Maunby area. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 23:06
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force following recent heavy rain associated with Storm Bella. River levels remain high but steady on the lower reaches of the Swale catchment. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Tuesday morning 29/12/20 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 16:22
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force following recent heavy rain associated with Storm Bella. River levels remain high but steady on the lower reaches of the Swale catchment. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Please 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 Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 08:43
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force following recent heavy rain associated with Storm Bella. River levels remain high but steady on the lower reaches of the Swale catchment. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Please 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 Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 00:04
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force following recent heavy rain associated with Storm Bella. River levels are now rising in parts of the lower reaches of the Swale catchment. The river level at Crakehill is currently 4.2m and is rising, and is expected to peak in the early hours on Monday morning 28/12/20. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Please 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 Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 20:50
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale has been issued following recent heavy rain associated with Storm Bella. River levels are now rising in parts of the lower reaches of the Swale catchment. The River level at Crakehill is currently 3.9m and is rising, and is expected to peak in the early hours on Monday morning 28/12/20. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Please 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 Alert issued on 20 Dec 2020 10:16
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels in the Maunby area. River levels are falling on Sunday morning 20th December. Please take care around low lying land and roads which may be affected by floodwater. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Sunday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2020 02:34
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels in the Maunby area. River levels have begun falling on Sunday morning 20th December. Further rain is expected on Monday 21st December. Please take care around low lying land and roads which may be affected by floodwater. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Sunday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 20:00
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels in the Maunby area. River levels have risen further on Saturday 19th December but are expected to begin falling later this evening. Further rain is expected on Monday 21st December. Please take care around low lying land and roads which may be affected by floodwater. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Sunday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 13:21
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels in the Maunby area. River levels are rising again on Saturday 19th December but are expected to begin falling later this evening. Further rain is expected on Monday 21st December. Please take care around low lying land and roads which may be affected by floodwater. This message will be updated on Saturday evening, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 08:32
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels in the Maunby area. Although levels peaked overnight, river levels are expected to rise again on Saturday 19th December to similar levels seen over recent days. Please take care around low lying land and roads which may be affected by floodwater. This message will be updated on Saturday afternoon, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 16:31
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued in response to rising river levels in the Maunby area. Further heavy rainfall is forecast in the catchment on Friday 18th December. River levels will rise and fall overnight into Saturday morning, and a further rise is then expected on Saturday 19th December. Please take care around low lying land and roads which may be affected by floodwater. This message will be updated on Saturday, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2020 09:33
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the lower River Swale remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads in areas around Maunby, Kirby Wiske and Crakehill is possible through Sunday morning, 06/12/20. River levels at Maunby are continuing to fall and levels at Crakehill are not expected to meet alert trigger levels, therefore we are expecting to be able to remove this flood alert on Sunday afternoon. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Sunday afternoon, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 21:38
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the lower River Swale remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads in areas around Maunby, Kirby Wiske and Crakehill is possible overnight and into Sunday morning, 06/12/20. River levels at Maunby have now peaked and will continue to fall through the night. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Sunday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 09:56
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued as levels on the lower River Swale have risen in response to heavy rainfall yesterday. Flooding of low lying land and roads in areas around Maunby, Kirby Wiske and Crakehill is possible today, Saturday 05/12/20. River levels at Maunby are forecast to peak later this morning before falling through the afternoon. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Saturday afternoon or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2020 01:09
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall but are now beginning to fall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around Maunby. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Thursday morning, 05/11/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2020 16:27
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall but are now beginning to fall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around Maunby and Crakehill. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated later today, 04/11/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2020 08:23
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high following recent heavy rain, but are now beginning to fall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around Maunby and Crakehill. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated later today, 04/11/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2020 00:10
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around Maunby and Crakehill. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 04/11/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2020 18:09
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the lower River Swale in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads in areas around Maunby, Kirby Wiske and Crakehill continues as levels remain high. Levels have now peaked but will remain high overnight and into Wednesday morning, 04/11/20. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2020 10:01
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the lower River Swale in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads in areas around Maunby, Kirby Wiske and Crakehill continues as levels remain high, Tuesday 3rd November. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Tuesday or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2020 01:54
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the the lower River Swale in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads in areas around Maunby, Kirby Wiske and Crakehill continues as levels remain high, Tuesday 3rd November. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Tuesday or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2020 16:26
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued as levels on the lower River Swale have risen in response to heavy rainfall on Sunday. Flooding of low lying land and roads in areas around Maunby, Kirby Wiske and Crakehill is possible today, Monday 2nd November. River levels at Maunby will remain high into the evening. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2020 07:31
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued as levels on the lower River Swale have risen in response to heavy rainfall on Sunday. Flooding of low lying land and roads in areas around Maunby, Kirby Wiske and Crakehill is possible today, Monday 2nd November. River levels at Maunby will rise this morning and remain high into the afternoon. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying roads and footpaths around Maunby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2020 20:24
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low-lying land and farmland is expected. River levels at Maunby and Crakehill peaked earlier today and are now falling slowly. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and are checking and operating flood defences as required. 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 tomorrow morning, Tuesday 6/10/20 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2020 13:49
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels have risen as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low-lying land and farmland is expected to continue today, Monday 5/10/20. River levels at Maunby and Crakehill have peaked and are expected to remain high throughout Monday. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and are checking and operating flood defences as required. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2020 05:30
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall on Saturday. Consequently, flooding of low-lying land and farmland is expected to continue today, Monday 5/10/20. The level at Maunby has peaked and is expected to remain high on Monday morning. The level at Crakehill is rising and is expected to peak early on Monday morning 05/10/2020. We expect river levels to remain high on Monday 5/10/2020. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and are checking and operating flood defences as required. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 18:27
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall on Saturday. Consequently, flooding of low-lying land and farmland is expected today, Sunday 4/10/20. The level at Maunby has peaked and is expected to remain high on Monday morning 5/10/2020. The level at Crakehill is rising and is expected to peak early on Monday morning 05/10/2020. We expect river levels to remain high into Monday 5/10/2020. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and are checking and operating flood defences as required. 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 in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 09:12
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall on Saturday. Consequently, flooding of low-lying land and farmland is expected today, Sunday 4/10/20. The level at Maunby will continue to rise slowly today, with a peak level expected in the late afternoon. The level at Crakehill will remain high into the night. We expect river levels to remain high into Monday 5/10/20. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and are checking and operating flood defences as required. 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, 4/10/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Aug 2020 17:03
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rain. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The river level at Maunby is 3.9m on the afternoon of Wednesday 26/08/2020 and has started to fall slowly. River levels are beginning to peak at Kirby Wiske and Crakehill and should start to fall slowly overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please do not walk or drive through flood waters and plan routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on the evening of Wednesday 26/08/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Aug 2020 08:35
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The River level at Maunby has risen to 4m on the morning of Wednesday 26/08/2020. Little further rise is expected at Maunby, but levels at Kirby Wiske and Crakehill will continue to rise steadily through today before peaking in the late afternoon or evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please do not walk or drive through flood waters and plan routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on the afternoon of Wednesday 26/08/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jun 2020 21:18
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to recent heavy rain causing levels to remain high in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Levels have peaked at Maunby and are expected to continue falling overnight into Tuesday, 30/06/20. Further rainfall is forecast during the week. 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 in the morning, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jun 2020 15:58
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to recent heavy rain causing levels to remain high in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 29/06/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Levels are peaking at Maunby and are expected to begin falling on Monday evening but will remain high overnight into Tuesday, 30/06/20. Further rainfall is forecast during the week. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jun 2020 07:58
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to recent heavy rain causing levels to rise in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected on Monday 29/06/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast on Monday morning so levels may rise further and remain high during Monday. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Jun 2020 21:01
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert for the Lower River Swale has been issued due to recent heavy rain and thunderstorms causing levels to rise in the catchment. Further heavy showers are expected in the Pennines overnight and on Monday, 29/06/20. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through fast moving water. This message will be updated on Monday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2020 20:21
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high levels on the lower River Swale. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around Maunby. River levels have peaked and are beginning to fall at Maunby and we expect levels to continue falling overnight into Thursday 19/03/2020. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated on Thursday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2020 13:57
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued as a result of overnight rainfall causing levels to rise on the River Swale. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around Maunby. River levels are forecast to peak on Wednesday afternoon 18/03/2020 and begin falling later on Wednesday evening. We do not expect to issue any warnings in this area as no further significant rain is forecast today. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2020 06:47
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
Levels on the lower River Swale remain high following recent rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales. Levels on the Swale around Maunby and Kirby Wiske have peaked and will fall through Monday 16/03/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads. No further significant rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours, and our incident staff are monitoring the situation closely. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2020 21:04
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert is still in force as river levels are continuing to rise in response to the rainfall on Saturday evening. Levels on the Swale around Maunby and Kirby Wiske are continuing to rise and will peak tomorrow morning, Monday 16/03/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads. No further significant rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours, and our incident staff are monitoring the situation closely. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2020 16:41
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
Rainfall on Saturday night has caused river levels to rise. Levels on the Swale around Maunby are high and levels at Kirby Wiske will continue to rise into the evening of Sunday 15/03/2020. Areas most at risk are low-lying land and roads. No further significant rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours, and our incident staff are monitoring the situation closely. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2020 16:28
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. The river levels have now peaked and are falling across the catchment but low lying land may remain affected by floodwaters over the coming days. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2020 08:34
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. The river levels have now peaked and are falling across the catchment but low lying land may remain affected by floodwaters over the coming days. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 21:03
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. The river levels have now peaked and are beginning to fall slowly, Thursday 12/03/20. We do not currently expect to issue any flood warnings at this location over the next 24 hours. However we will continue to monitor the situation closely. Low lying land may remain affected by floodwaters over the coming days. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 14:59
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. We expect levels to remain high throughout today, Thursday 12/03/20. We do not currently expect to issue any flood warnings at this location over the next 24 hours. However we will continue to monitor the situation closely. Low lying land may remain affected by floodwaters over the coming days. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 07:25
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued as river levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. We expect levels to remain high throughout today, Thursday 12/03/20. We do not currently expect to issue any flood warnings at this location over the next 24 hours. However we will continue to monitor the situation closely. Low lying land may remain affected by floodwaters over the coming days. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 07:19
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued as river levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Levels will remain high throughout Wednesday 11/03/20, but we do not currently expect to issue any flood warnings for this area. Please use the gov.uk website for current levels and stay aware of your surroundings. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 20:08
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high levels on the River Swale, in response to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. River levels continue to remain high overnight on Monday (02/03/2020). Further rain showers are expected over the next two days. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which continue to be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 14:15
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high levels on the River Swale, in response to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. River levels continue to remain high on Monday (02/03/2020). Further rain showers are expected over the next two days. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which continue to be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 06:51
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high levels on the River Swale, in response to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. River levels continue to remain high on Monday (02/03/2020). Further rain showers are expected over the next two days. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which continue to be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 22:47
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high levels on the River Swale, in response to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. River levels continue to remain high throughout Sunday night and into Monday (02/03/2020). Further rain showers are expected over the next two days. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which continue to be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 15:02
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high levels on the River Swale, in response to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. River levels continue to remain high during Sunday. Further rain showers are expected over the next two days. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which continue to be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 07:09
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high levels on the River Swale, in response to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. River levels continue to remain high during Sunday. Further rain showers are expected over the next two days. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our incident staff will continue to monitor the situation closely. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which continue to be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 23:41
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high levels on the River Swale, in response to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. River levels have peaked at Maunby and are now falling. Further rain showers are expected over the next two days. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our incident staff will continue to monitor the situation closely. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which continue to be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 15:57
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to rising levels on the River Swale, in response to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. River levels are continuing to rise around Maunby, and are expected to continue rising into Sunday 01/03/20, as rainfall continues overnight. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our incident staff will continue to monitor the situation closely. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which continue to be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 08:07
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued due to rising levels on the River Swale. Rainfall overnight on Friday associated with Storm Jorge has caused river levels to rise around Maunby. The level is expected to continue rising during Saturday (29/02/20) as rainfall continues. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our incident staff will continue to monitor the situation closely. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which continue to be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 01:39
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as the level in the Lower River Swale catchment is still high as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is around 2.5m and levels are continuing to fall. The current level at Crakehill is around 2.8m and will also continue to fall. Flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Further rain is forecast on Friday and into the weekend so our Area Incident Room remains open and we will be monitoring the situation closely. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and incident staff will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 16:51
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as the level in the Lower River Swale catchment is still high as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 2.9m and levels are continuing to fall. The current level at Crakehill is 3.3m and will also continue to fall. Flooding of roads and farmland remains possible throughout today, 27/02/2020. Further rain is forecast on Friday and into the weekend so our Area Incident Room remains open and we will be monitoring the situation closely. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and incident staff will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 08:46
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as the level in the Lower River Swale catchment is still high as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 3.2m and levels are continuing to fall. The current level at Crakehill is 3.7m and will also continue to fall. Flooding of roads and farmland remains possible throughout Thursday 27/02/2020. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and incident staff will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 02:35
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as the level in the lower River Swale catchment is still high as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 3.4m and levels are expected to continue to fall. The current level at Crakehill is 4m and will also continue to fall. Flooding of roads and farmland remains possible throughout Wednesday 26/02/2020 night and into Thursday morning 27/02/2020. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and incident staff will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 18:37
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as the level in the lower River Swale catchment is still high as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 3.8m and levels are expected to continue to fall. The current level at Crakehill is 4.4m and will also continue to fall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible during Wednesday night and into Thursday morning 27/02/2020. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and incident staff will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 09:13
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as levels at the lower end of the River Swale remains high as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible during Wednesday 26/02/2020. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 4.3m and levels are expected to continue falling during Wednesday. The current level at Crakehill is 4.75m and will stay high during Wednesday. Please use the GOV.UK website for current 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. Our Area Incident Room remains open and incident staff will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 02:33
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent rainfall and melting snow. Levels are expected to remain high during Wednesday 26/02/20. Flood warnings are in force at Howe, Myton on Swale, Thornton Bridge, Helperby, Kirby Wiske and Topcliffe. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 18:13
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent rainfall and melting snow. Levels are expected to remain high into Wednesday 26/02/20. Flood warnings are in force at Howe, Myton on Swale, Thornton Bridge, Kirby Wiske and Topcliffe. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 09:04
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent rainfall and melting snow. Levels are expected to remain high through Tuesday 25/02/2020. Flood warnings are in force at Howe, Myton on Swale, Thornton Bridge, Kirby Wiske and Topcliffe. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 01:02
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent snow and rainfall. Levels are expected to remain high through Tuesday 25/02/2020. Flood warnings are in force at Howe Bridge, Myton on Swale, Thornton Bridge, Kirby Wiske and Topcliffe. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 16:54
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. Levels are expected to remain high through Monday 24/02/2020 in response to recent overnight snow and rainfall. Flood warnings are in force at Howe Bridge, Myton on Swale, Thornton Bridge, Kirby Wiske and Topcliffe. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 08:57
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. Levels have peaked and are continuing to fall but will remain high through Monday 24/02/2020. Flood warnings are in force at Howe Bridge and Topcliffe. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 01:07
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 5.3m. Levels have peaked and are continuing to fall but will remain high overnight into Monday 24/02/2020. Flood warnings are in force at Howe Bridge and Topcliffe. Further rainfall is expected overnight, and river levels are expected to rise and fall in response to this. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 17:41
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 5.4 metres. It has now peaked and is falling but will remain high throughout Sunday and Monday (24/02/20). Flood warnings are in force at Howe Bridge and Topcliffe. Further bands of rainfall are expected overnight, and river levels are expected to rise and fall in response to this. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 10:24
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is has peaked and is falling but will remain high on Sunday 23/02/20. The current level of the River Swale at Crakehill is high and is continuing to rise slowly on Sunday 23/02/20. Flood warnings are in force at Howe Bridge and Topcliffe. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days and river levels are expected to rise and fall rapidly. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 03:00
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 5.7m and has peaked. Levels are falling but will remain high overnight into Sunday 23/02/20. The current level of the River Swale at Crakehill is 4.8m and is continuing to rise overnight into Sunday 23/02/20. Flood warnings are in force at Howe Bridge and Topcliffe. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days and river levels are expected to rise and fall rapidly. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 02:30
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Swale at Maunby is 5.7m and has peaked. Levels are falling but will remain high overnight into Sunday 23/02/20. The current level of the River Swale at Crakehill is 4.8m and is continuing to rise overnight into Sunday 23/02/20. Flood warnings are in force at Howe Bridge and Topcliffe. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days and river levels are expected to rise and fall rapidly. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 18:36
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as levels in the lower River Swale continue to rise following rainfall overnight on Friday 21/02/20. The Level at Maunby is 6.12m and is approaching the peak. The current level of the River Swale at Crakehill is 4.4m and will continue to rise during Saturday evening 22/02/20. Flood warnings are in force at Howe Bridge and Topcliffe. Take care on low lying land and roads near watercourses. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days and river levels are expected to rise and fall rapidly. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 12:48
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as levels in the lower River Swale are rising following rainfall overnight on Friday. The Level at Maunby is 6m and continues to rise, the level at Crakehill is 3.8m and is beginning to rise. Flood warnings are in force at Howe Bridge and Topcliffe, and there have been reports of road closures around Morton-on-Swale. Take care on low lying land and roads near watercourses. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days and river levels are expected to rise and fall rapidly. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 02:44
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to ongoing bands of rain crossing this area. Levels on the lower Swale are continuing to rise and will remain high overnight into Saturday 22/02/2020. Take care on low lying land and roads near watercourses. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels, and stay aware of your surroundings. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 17:25
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to ongoing bands of rain crossing this area. Levels in the upper catchment are rising in response to this rain, and levels on the lower Swale are forecast to rise on Friday evening, 21/02/2020, and remain high overnight into Saturday, 22/02/20. Take care on low lying land and roads near watercourses. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels, and stay aware of your surroundings. Our Area Incident Room remains open. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 12:24
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to rainfall over the past week. Levels remain high on the lower reaches of the Swale around Crakehill, and levels around Maunby and Kirby Wiske will also remain high throughout Friday, 21/2/20. Further rainfall is forecast into the weekend and levels are likely to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast, and our Area Incident Room remains open. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, and you are advised to plan driving routes carefully and avoid walking in or near fast-flowing rivers and flood water. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 03:58
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to rainfall over the past week. Levels remain high on the lower reaches of the Swale around Crakehill, and levels around Maunby and Kirby Wiske will also remain high overnight into Friday, 21/2/20. Further rainfall is forecast into the weekend and levels on the Swale and other watercourses are likely to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast, and our Area Incident Room remains open. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, and you are advised to plan driving routes carefully and avoid walking in or near fast-flowing rivers and flood water. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 20:48
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to rainfall over the past week. Levels have risen on Thursday and will continue to rise slowly overnight on the lower reaches of the Swale around Crakehill. Levels around Maunby and Kirby Wiske will not rise much further but will remain high overnight into Friday, 21/2/20. A slight fall is expected during Friday, but further rainfall is forecast into the weekend and levels on the Swale and other watercourses are likely to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast, and our Area Incident Room remains open. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, and you are advised to plan driving routes carefully and avoid walking in or near fast-flowing rivers and flood water. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 12:46
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to recent rainfall and high river levels associated with Storm Dennis. River levels are forecast to rise on Thursday afternoon (20/02/20). Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast, and our Area Incident Room remains open. Further significant bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days, and river levels will rise and fall on the River Swale. Low lying land may remain affected by floodwaters over the coming days. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels and stay aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 04:29
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high river levels associated with Storm Dennis. River levels are forecast to rise in the early hours of Thursday (20/02/20) as a result of rainfall during Wednesday. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. River levels will rise and fall following each band of rain. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast, our Area Incident Room remains open. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for current river levels. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 20:31
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels are forecast to rise in the early hours of Thursday (20/02/20) as a result of rainfall during Wednesday. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. River levels will rise and fall following each band of rain. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast, our Area Incident Room remains open. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for current river levels. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 15:10
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels remain high following Storm Dennis. Levels on the lower River Swale have fallen, however further significant rain is expected later today into tomorrow. This could cause river levels to rise again overnight Wednesday (19/02/2020) and during Thursday (20/02/2020). Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room is open. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 06:42
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Levels on the lower Swale have fallen. However, further significant rain is expected late on Wednesday into Thursday. We expect levels to remain high throughout Wednesday 19/02/2020 and into Thursday. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room is open. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 22:46
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Levels on the lower Swale have fallen. However, further significant rain is expected late on Wednesday into Thursday. We expect levels to remain high throughout Wednesday 19/02/2020 and into Thursday. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room is open. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 15:03
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Levels on the lower Swale are currently falling slowly but are forecast to stop falling and begin rising very slowly on Tuesday evening 18/02/2020. This is in response to showery rain on the upper Pennines. We expect levels to remain high throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday 19/02/2020. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room is open. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 06:49
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. The current level at Crakehill is 5m and falling slowly through Tuesday 18/02/20. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room is open. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 03:43
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. The current level at Crakehill is 5.1m and will remain around this level into Tuesday, 18/02/20. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room is open. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 22:30
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood warning remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. The current level at Crakehill is 5.2m and will remain around this level into Tuesday, 18/02/20. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room is open. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 14:59
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high as a result of Storm Dennis. The level of the river Swale at Crakehill is currently 5.3m and forecast to remain high during Monday 17/02/20. Consequently, flooding of low lying riverside areas, roads and farmland is expected. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 06:32
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels are forecast to rise as a result of Storm Dennis. The level of the river Swale at Crakehill is currently 5.2m and forecast to remain high during Monday 17/02/20. Consequently, flooding of low lying riverside areas, roads and farmland is expected. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 22:39
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels are forecast to rise as a result of Storm Dennis. The level of the river Swale at Crakehill is currently 5.3m and rising. The river level is forecast to reach 5m overnight on Sunday, 16/02/2020 and remain high into Monday. Consequently, flooding of low lying riverside areas, roads and farmland is expected. Peak levels are expected in the early hours of Monday morning 17/02/20. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 14:33
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels are forecast to rise as a result of Storm Dennis. The level at Crakehill is at 5m and rising. We expect the peak to reach a similar level to last weekend over the course of Sunday 16/02/2020. Consequently, flooding of property and farmland is expected throughout Sunday 16/02/20. Peak levels are expected on Monday morning 17/02/20. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 12:53
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels are forecast to rise as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected and flooding of property is possible during Sunday 16/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads.The river level at Crakehill is currently 4.8m and rising. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 04:46
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels are forecast to rise as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected and flooding of property is possible into Sunday morning 16/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 18:25
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued as river levels are forecast to rise as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected and flooding of property is possible this evening and during the night on Saturday 15/02/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further heavy rainfall is forecast in two bands overnight on Saturday 15/02/2020. We expect river levels to keep rising overnight on Saturday 15/02/2020 and into Sunday 16/02/2020. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 02:23
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Swale remains in force due to rising levels at Maunby from recent rainfall. Levels are expected to remain high overnight into Friday 14/02/2020. We will review whether this alert is still required on Friday morning. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Please see the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 18:18
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert has been issued for the Lower River Swale due to rising levels at Maunby from recent rainfall. Levels are expected to rise slightly during Thursday evening 13/02/2020 but are forecast to fall slowly overnight into Friday 14/02/2020. We will review whether this alert is still required on Friday morning. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Please see the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 01:27
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels on the lower reaches of the River Swale are falling slowly but will remain high on Thursday 13/02/2020. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Please see the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 17:33
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels on the lower parts of the River Swale are falling slowly but will remain high overnight and into Thursday 13/02/2020. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Please see the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 10:04
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels on the lower parts of the River Swale are falling slowly but will remain high on Wednesday 12/02/2020. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Please see the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 01:49
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels on the lower parts of the River Swale are falling slowly but will remain high on Wednesday 12/02/2020. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Please see the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 18:05
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels on the lower parts of the River Swale are falling slowly but will remain high on Tuesday 11/02/20 and overnight into Wednesday. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Please see the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message before 0900 hours on Wednesday, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 09:07
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels on the lower parts of the River Swale are falling slowly but will remain high on Tuesday 11/02/2020. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Please see the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 00:58
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels on the lower parts of the River Swale remain high and are expected to begin falling tomorrow, 11/02/20. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 17:41
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels on the lower parts of the River Swale remain high and are expected to begin falling tomorrow, 11/02/20. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 09:37
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels on the lower parts of the River Swale are now starting to fall slowly but will remain high on Monday 10/02/2020. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area 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.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 01:18
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels on the lower parts of the River Swale are still rising and will remain high into Monday 10.2.20. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area 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.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 17:19
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. There has been widespread heavy rain accompanied by high winds throughout Sunday 09/02/2020. River levels have risen after rainfall throughout Sunday are expected to be high and peak overnight along most of the Lower Swale Catchment on Sunday. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area 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.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 08:20
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale 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 starting to rise after rainfall in the early hours on Sunday morning. River levels are expected to be high along most of the Lower Swale Catchment on Sunday. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area 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.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 00:06
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Swale 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 forecast to start responding by 0230 hours on Sunday, at Maunby. River levels are expected to be high along most of the Lower Swale Catchment on Sunday. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. The Area Incident Room is now open and we are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 16:18
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
We are issuing the flood alert for the Lower River Swale due to forecast heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. Widespread heavy rain accompanied by high winds are forecast from Saturday evening, 08/02/2020 and overnight into Sunday. River levels are forecast to start responding by 0230 hours on Sunday, 09/02/2020 at Maunby. River levels are expected to be high along most of the Lower Swale Catchment overnight and on Sunday (08/02/20). Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. The Area Incident Room is now open and we are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message before 9pm tonight.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 21:54
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This Flood Alert remains in force due to high river levels on the Swale around Maunby. River levels have risen as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Saturday morning 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 15:22
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This Flood Alert remains in force due to high river levels on the Swale around Maunby. River levels have risen as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated within 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 09:27
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This Flood Alert remains in force due to high river levels on the Swale around Maunby. River levels have risen as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast on Friday morning 20/12/19. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated within 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 21:12
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This Flood Alert remains in force due to high river levels on the Swale around Maunby. River levels have risen as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast overnight and into Friday morning 20/12/19. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Friday Morning 20/12/19, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 15:21
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels have risen as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. We expect river levels to peak on Friday 20/12/19. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2019 20:51
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This alert remains in force due to high levels around Maunby, due to heavy rainfall on Tuesday evening. Although levels at Maunby are now falling, they will remain high overnight and into the early hours of Thursday morning, 12/12/2019. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Levels around Maunby are forecast to remain high through Wednesday 11/12/2019. Levels around Crakehill are no longer forecast to reach flood alert level. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Current river levels and a 5 day forecast are available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated before 9am on Thursday, 12/12/2019, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2019 11:10
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
This alert remains in force due to high levels around Maunby, due to heavy rainfall on Tuesday evening. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Levels around Maunby are forecast to remain high through Wednesday 11/12/2019. Levels around Crakehill are forecast to rise through Wednesday and overnight. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Current river levels and a 5 day forecast are available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated before 9pm on Wednesday 11/12/2019, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 19:33
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
Levels on the lower River Swale are expected to rise overnight into Wednesday 11th December in response to heavy rainfall on Tuesday evening. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Current river levels and a 5 day forecast are available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated by 9am on Wednesday 11th December, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 16:36
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
Levels in the River Swale are currently below levels of concern, however, rainfall is expected today, Tuesday evening, which will cause levels to rise again from the early evening, therefore this alert remains in force. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Current river levels and a 5 day forecast are available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning, 10/12/2019, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 08:18
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
Levels in the River Swale are currently below levels of concern, however rainfall is expected during Tuesday, which will cause levels to rise again from late afternoon, and so this alert remains in force. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Current river levels and a 5 day forecast are available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated on Tuesday afternoon 10/12/2019, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2019 20:30
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels on the lower river Swale have risen as a result of the rainfall over the last few days. The river level at Maunby is currently 3.6 and is falling slowly but expected to remain high overnight. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. No significant rainfall is forecast tonight, though more is forecast for Tuesday. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated on Tuesday morning 10/12/2019, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2019 17:47
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels on the lower river Swale are rising as a result of the rainfall over the last few days. The river level at Maunby is currently 3.7 and is expected to remain high overnight. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. No significant rainfall is forecast today, though more is forecast for Tuesday. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated on Tuesday morning 10/12/2019, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2019 09:55
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels on the lower river Swale are rising as a result of the rainfall over the last few days. The river level at Maunby is currently 3.3m and is expected to peak later today, Monday 9th December. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. No significant rainfall is forecast today, though more is forecast for Tuesday. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2019 22:45
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels in the Swale are forecast to rise overnight on Thursday 5/12/2019, as a result of rainfall during Thursday. Low lying land and roads around Maunby are at risk of flooding. River levels are expected to peak during Friday morning (06/12/19). Levels will then fall during Friday afternoon. Bands of further rain are expected throughout the weekend. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay away from fast moving water. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated on Friday morning, or as the situation changes. Current river levels can be found on the GOV.UK website.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2019 16:22
River Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
River levels in the Swale are forecast to rise overnight on Thursday 5/12/2019, as a result of rainfall during Thursday. Consequently, flooding is possible from the early hours of Friday 6th December. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around Maunby. River levels are expected to peak during Friday morning (06/12/19). Levels will then fall during Friday afternoon. Bands of further rain are expected throughout the weekend. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay away from fast moving water. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes. Current river levels can be found on the GOV.UK website.