Flood Alert Info - Lower River Ure

Area Description

Low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton.
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 25 Nov 2024 20:42
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are falling but remain high in response to recent heavy rainfall and snow melt associated with Storm Bert. Flooding is possible today, Monday 25/11/2024, and overnight into Tuesday, 26/11/2024. Areas most at risk include low lying land and local roads in the area around Aldwark Bridge. Flood water may remain in fields and on minor roads, however no further significant rainfall is expected. We will continue to closely monitor the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. Take care and consider activating your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 9am on Tuesday, 26/11/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2024 08:39
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high in response to recent heavy rainfall and snow melt, associated with Storm Bert. Flooding is possible today, Monday 25/11/2024. Areas most at risk include low lying land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Flood water may remain in fields and on minor roads, however no further significant rainfall is expected. We will continue to closely monitor the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. Take care and consider activating your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 9pm on Monday, 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 20:03
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high, in response to recent heavy rainfall and snow melt, associated with Storm Bert. Flooding is possible today, Sunday 24/11/2024 and tomorrow, Monday 25/11/2024. Areas most at risk include low lying land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. The River Ure is beginning to fall at Kilgram Bridge, and peaking at Boroughbridge, where levels will stay high overnight. Flood water may remain in fields and on minor roads, however no further significant rainfall is expected overnight. We have been operating flood defences in Boroughbridge, and elsewhere, and will continue to closely monitor the situation and issue Flood Warnings if necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. Take care and consider activating your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 9am on Monday, 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 08:08
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high in response to heavy rainfall and snow melt associated with Storm Bert. Flooding is possible today, Sunday 24/11/2024. Areas most at risk include low lying land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is expected this morning and we expect levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue Flood Warnings if necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. Take care and consider activating your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 9pm on Sunday, 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 20:55
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising in response to heavy rainfall and snow melt associated with Storm Bert. Flooding is possible tonight and into tomorrow, Sunday 24/11/2024. Areas most at risk include low lying land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is expected, though it will be lighter than Saturdays rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue Flood Warnings if necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourse and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. Take care and consider activating your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 9am on Sunday, 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 10:33
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
Rising river levels on the river Ure throughout the morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 12:00 noon on 17/10/2024. Areas most at risk include Low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with emergency services and local authorities. 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 6:30 PM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 19:20
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
Heavy persistent rainfall has caused river levels to rise on the River Ure during Thursday 26/09/24 and Friday 27/09/24. Levels have peaked throughout the lower catchment, but remain high around Aldwark Bridge where they are falling on Friday evening. Areas most at risk include the area around Aldwark Bridge and downstream to the confluence with the River Nidd. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 8:00am on 28/09/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 07:16
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
Heavy persistent rainfall has caused river levels to rise on the River Ure. Areas most at risk include the area around Priory Road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 17:29
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
Heavy rainfall during Thursday, 26/09/2024, may lead to flooding. Areas most at risk include the area around Priory Road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 8:00 AM on 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2024 20:25
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the Lower River Ure following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on Low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, particularly in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and the confluences with the River Swale and Ouse. We will continue to monitor river levels. 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 Sunday 07/04/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2024 08:34
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the Lower River Ure following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on Low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, particularly in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and the confluences with the River Swale and Ouse. We will continue to monitor river levels. 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 Saturday 06/04/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 18:01
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert has been issued as river levels are rising on the Lower River Ure following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on Low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, particularly in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and the confluences with the River Swale and Ouse on Friday 05/04/2024. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. We will continue to monitor river levels. 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 Saturday 06/04/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2024 07:52
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This Flood alert remains in place been as river levels have peaked and are steadily decreasing on the Lower River Ure following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on Low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, particularly in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and the confluences with the River Swale and Ouse on Friday 15/03/2024. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. 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 20:00 PM on 15/03/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 19:36
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This Flood alert remains in place been as river levels remain high on the Lower River Ure following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on Low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, particularly in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and the confluences with the River Swale and Ouse on Thursday 14/03/2024. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. 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 08:00 AM on 15/03/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 08:01
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This Flood alert has been issued as river levels are forecast to rise on the Lower River Ure following recent rainfall. Flooding is possible on Low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, particularly in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and the confluences with the River Swale and Ouse on Thursday 14/03/2024. Further rainfall is forecast intermittently throughout the day. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. 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 20:00 PM on 14/03/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 20:35
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ure following today’s rainfall. Flooding is possible on Low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, particularly in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and the confluences with the River Swale and Ouse, from 1:00 AM on 22/02/2024. Further rainfall is forecast through the early hours of tomorrow morning, before a drier, more settled period arrives later on Thursday. We are not currently expecting to issue Flood Warnings for the River Ure. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. 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 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 15:24
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ure following today’s rainfall. Flooding is possible on Low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, particularly in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and the confluences with the River Swale and Ouse, from 1:00 AM on 22/02/2024. Further rainfall is forecast through the early hours of tomorrow morning, before a drier, more settled period arrives later on Thursday. We are not currently expecting to issue Flood Warnings for the River Ure. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. 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 PM on 21/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 21:02
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the lower River Ure around Aldwark Bridge due to recent heavy rainfall. Risk of flooding remains for low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads. 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 9:00am on Tuesday 13/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 08:58
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the lower River Ure around Aldwark Bridge due to the recent heavy rainfall. Risk of flooding remains for low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads. 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 9:00pm on Monday 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 21:30
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the lower River Ure due to the recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads. 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 09:00am on Monday 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 08:56
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the lower River Ure due to the recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads. Further rain is forecast today, 11/02/2024. 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 09:00pm on Sunday 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 20:56
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the lower River Ure due to the recent mix of snow and rainfall. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads. Further rain is forecast today. 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 09:00am on Sunday 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 08:56
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the River Ure and its tributaries, due to yesterday's mix of snow and rainfall. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads. Further rain is forecast today. 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 09:00pm on Saturday 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 20:56
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels have risen on the River Ure and its tributaries, due to yesterday's mix of snow and rainfall. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads. Further rain is forecast today, Friday 09/02/2024. 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 09:00am on Saturday 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 09:10
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are continuing to rise on the River Ure and its tributaries, due to yesterdays mix of snow and rainfall. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads. Further rain is forecast today. 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 09:00 pm on Friday 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 20:18
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are expected to rise overnight on the River Ure and its tributaries, due to today's mix of snow and rainfall. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads. Further rain and snow 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 09:00 am on Friday 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2024 20:55
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are falling, but remain high on the River Skell and River Ure, due to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible near the River Skell and River Ure with low-lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. 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 9:00am on Friday 02/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2024 08:52
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are falling, but remain high on the River Skell and River Ure, due to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible near the River Skell and River Ure with low-lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. 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 9:00pm on Thursday 01/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2024 20:49
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are falling, but remain high on the River Skell and River Ure, due to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible near the River Skell and River Ure with low-lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. 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 9:00am on Thursday 01/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2024 09:00
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are falling but remain high on the River Skell and River Ure, due to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible near the River Skell with low-lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Light rain is forecast today, Wednesday 31/01/2024. 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 9:00pm on Wednesday 31/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2024 21:18
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are dropping, but remain high on the River Skell, River Ure, due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations. Flooding is possible near the River Skell with low-lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast Wednesday afternoon, 31/01/2024. 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 9:00am on Wednesday 31/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2024 16:31
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are dropping, but remain high on the River Skell, River Ure, due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations. Flooding is possible near the River Skell with low-lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast Wednesday afternoon, 31/01/2024. 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 4:30am on Wednesday 31/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2024 04:27
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the River Skell, River Ure, due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations Flooding is possible near the River Skell with low-lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast this morning Tuesday, 30/01/2024. 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 4:30pm on Tuesday 30/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2024 16:52
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the River Skell, River Ure, due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Skell with low-lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Flooding is possible on low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton from 1:00am on Tuesday 30/01/2024. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. 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 4:30am on Tuesday 30/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2024 09:02
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are high but falling on the River Ure due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Areas most affected are locations near the River Skell and River Ure, particularly low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on Saturday 27/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2024 21:00
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are high but falling on the River Ure due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Areas most affected are locations near the River Skell and River Ure, particularly low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00am on Saturday 27/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2024 09:02
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are high on the River Ure due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Areas most affected are locations near the River Skell and River Ure, particularly low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on Friday 26/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Jan 2024 21:01
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are high on the River Ure due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Areas most affected are locations near the River Skell and River Ure, particularly low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00am on Friday 26/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Jan 2024 09:01
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are high on the River Ure due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Areas most affected are locations near the River Skell and River Ure, particularly low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on Thursday 25/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2024 20:56
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are high on the River Ure due to rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Areas most affected are locations near the River Skell and River Ure, particularly low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. 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 Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the River Ure due to rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Areas most affected are locations near the River Skell and River Ure, particularly low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast in the next few days and river levels are expected to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. 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 Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the River Ure due to rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn. Areas most affected are locations near the River Skell, and River Ure, particularly low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast in the next few days and river levels are expected to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. 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 08:54
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the River Ure due to rainfall associated with Storm Isha. Areas most affected are locations near the River Skell, and River Ure, particularly low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday associated with Storm Jocelyn which means that river levels are likely to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9pm on Tuesday 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 22:29
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the River Ure due to rainfall associated with Storm Isha. Areas most affected are locations near the River Skell, and River Ure, particularly low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday associated with Storm Jocelyn which means that river levels are likely to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9am on Tuesday 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 14:33
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the River Ure due to rainfall associated with Storm Isha. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Skell, and River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 2.30am on Tuesday 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2024 14:34
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This alert has been issued as river levels on the River Skell, and River Ure are expected to rise, due to rainfall associated with Storm Isha. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Skell, and River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Rainfall is expected through Sunday 21/01/2024 and overnight into 22/01/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 2.30pm on Monday 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 22:45
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
Due to recent rainfall river levels on the River Ure remain high but are falling around Aldwark Bridge. Areas most at risk of flooding include low-lying land, including agricultural land, and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark. Levels are expected to continue falling. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on Saturday 06/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:59
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the River Ure remain high but are falling around Aldwark Bridge due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk of flooding include low-lying land, including agricultural land, and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark. Levels are expected to continue falling. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00PM on Friday 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 22:43
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the River Ure remain high but are falling around Aldwark Bridge due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk of flooding include low-lying land, including agricultural land, and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark. Levels are expected to continue falling. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11AM on Friday 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 10:50
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the River Ure remain high around Aldwark Bridge due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk of flooding include low-lying land, including agricultural land, and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11PM on Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 23:02
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the River Ure remain high around Aldwark Bridge due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk of flooding include low-lying land, including agricultural land, and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:12
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the River Ure remain high around Aldwark Bridge due to recent rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast today Wednesday 03/01/2024. Areas most at risk of flooding include low-lying land, including agricultural land, and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:15 pm on Wednesday 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 12:07
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the River Ure remain high around Aldwark Bridge due to recent rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast today Tuesday 02/01/2024. Areas most at risk of flooding include low-lying land, including agricultural land, and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 12am on Wednesday 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 03:28
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the River Ure remain high around Aldwark Bridge due to recent rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. Areas most at risk of flooding include low-lying land, including agricultural land, and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 12pm on Tuesday 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 20:09
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the River Ure remain high around Aldwark Bridge due to recent rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. Areas most at risk of flooding include low-lying land, including agricultural land, and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 4:00am Tuesday 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 07:56
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the River Ure remain high around Aldwark Bridge due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk of flooding include low-lying land, including agricultural land, and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 8:00pm Monday 01/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 20:11
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the River Ure have been falling on Sunday 31/12/23 around Aldwark Bridge and are expected to start rising again in the early hours of Monday morning 01/01/2024 due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk of flooding include low-lying land, including agricultural land, and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark. We are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 8:00am Monday 01/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 08:06
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the River Ure remain high around Aldwark Bridge, but are falling. Areas most at risk include low-lying land, including agricultural land, and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 4:00pm on Sunday 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 19:55
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the River Skell, River Ure due to rainfall. Levels remain high around Aldwark Bridge. Areas most at risk include low-lying land, including agricultural land, and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark. Further rainfall is forecast this evening. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 8:00am on Sunday 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 07:55
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high but steady on the River Skell and River Ure due to rainfall associated with Storm Gerrit. Areas most at risk include low-lying land, including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the week. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high but steady on the River Skell and River Ure due to rainfall associated with Storm Gerrit. Areas most at risk include low-lying land, including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the week. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the River Skell and River Ure due to rainfall associated with Storm Gerrit. Areas most at risk include low-lying land, including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the week. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the River Skell and River Ure due to rainfall associated with Storm Gerritt. Areas most at risk include low-lying land, including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the week. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the River Skell and River Ure due to rainfall associated with Storm Gerritt. Areas most at risk include low-lying land, including agricultural land and local roads, in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the week. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 00:33
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the River Skell and River Ure due to rainfall associated with Storm Gerritt. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the week. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 8:15AM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 16:48
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the River Skell and River Ure due to rainfall associated with Storm Gerritt. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast this evening, 27/12/2023. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 04:00 AM on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 15:01
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are falling but remain high on the Lower River Ure, particularly around Aldwark Bridge, due to recent persistent rainfall falling on wet catchments. Areas most at risk include low-lying land, agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark Bridge. We are monitoring river levels. 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 03:00am on Thursday 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 02:42
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are falling but remain high on the Lower River Ure, particularly around Aldwark Bridge, due to recent persistent rainfall falling on wet catchments. Areas most at risk include low-lying land, agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark Bridge. Light rain is expected overnight into Wednesday 13/12/2023. Our incident room is open and we are monitoring rainfall and river levels. 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 03:00pm on Wednesday 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 18:44
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are falling but remain high on the Lower River Ure, particularly around Aldwark Bridge, due to recent persistent rainfall falling on wet catchments. Areas most at risk include low-lying land, agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark Bridge. We continue to monitor levels and rainfall closely. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 03:00am Wednesday, 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 07:30
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are falling but remain high on the Lower River Ure, particularly around Aldwark Bridge, due to recent persistent rainfall falling on wet catchments. Areas most at risk include low-lying land, agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark Bridge. Further rainfall is forecast today, Tuesday 12/12/2023, and levels are expected to rise again, although the peak level today will be lower than that seen over past the weekend. We continue to monitor levels and rainfall closely. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 7:00pm Tuesday, 12/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 19:12
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are falling but remain high on the Lower River Ure, particularly around Aldwark Bridge, due to recent persistent rainfall falling on wet catchments. Areas most at risk include low-lying land, agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark Bridge. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow, Tuesday 12/12/2023 and levels are expected to rise again. We continue to monitor levels and rainfall closely. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 7:00am Tuesday 12/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 07:29
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are falling but remain high on the Lower River Ure, particularly around Aldwark Bridge, due to recent persistent rainfall falling on wet catchments. Areas most at risk include low-lying land, agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark Bridge. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow and levels are expected to rise again. 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 Monday 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 20:15
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are falling on the Lower River Ure this evening this evening, Sunday 10/12/23. Further rainfall is forecast overnight and levels are expected to rise again in coming days. Affected areas include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough, Bishop Monkton and Aldwark Bridge. 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 08:26
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising again on the Lower River Ure due to recent rainfall. Levels are expected to remain high through today Sunday 10/12/23. Further rainfall is forecast today. Affected areas include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. 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 Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising again on the Lower River Ure due to recent rainfall. Levels are expected to remain high overnight and into tomorrow, Sunday 10/12/23. Affected areas include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. 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 Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the Lower River Ure due to recent rainfall. Levels have falling but are expected to rise again in response to rain over the weekend. Affected areas include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast through 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 9:00 pm Saturday 09/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 20:58
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the Lower River Ure due to recent rainfall. Rivers have responded to this rainfall falling on already wet catchments. Levels have peaked and are expected to fall overnight. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further rainfall is forecast through 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 09/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 09:31
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for Lower River Ure remains in force due to persistent rainfall through Thursday 7/12/2023. Rivers are responding to this rainfall falling on already wet catchments. Further rainfall is forecast through the weekend. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. 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 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 21:34
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for Lower River Ure remains in force due to persistent rainfall throughout 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 including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. 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 14:55
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for Lower River Ure has been issued. Persistent rain is forecast throughout today Thursday 7/12/2023. Rivers will respond to this rainfall falling on already wet catchments. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. Areas most at risk include Low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. 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 17 Nov 2023 07:56
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
"River levels remain high on the lower River Ure due to heavy rain associated with storm Debi. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Aldwark Bridge. Levels are expected to continue falling today Friday 17/11/23. Further rain is forecast at the weekend and levels are expected to rise again. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Please continue to monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 8pm on 17/11/2023."


Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2023 19:55
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the lower River Ure due to heavy rain associated with storm Debi. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Aldwark Bridge. Levels are expected to continue falling overnight into Friday 17/11/23. Further rain is forecast at the weekend and levels are expected to rise again. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Please continue to monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 8am on 17/11/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2023 07:40
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the lower River Ure due to heavy rain associated with storm Debi. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Aldwark Bridge. Levels have peaked and are expected to continue falling today, Thursday 16/11/23. Further showers are forecast for the next few days however we do not expect any significant impacts. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Please continue to monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 8pm on 16/11/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 20:41
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the lower River Ure due to heavy rain associated with storm Debi. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Aldwark Bridge. Levels have peaked and are expected to continue falling overnight and tomorrow 16/11/23. Further showers are forecast for the next few days however we do not expect any significant impacts. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Please continue to monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 8am on 16/11/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 15:35
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the lower River Ure due to heavy rain associated with storm Debi. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Aldwark Bridge. Levels have peaked and are expected to continue falling this evening (15/11/23) Further showers are forecast for the next few days however we do not expect any significant impacts. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Please continue to monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 11pm on Wednesday, 15/11/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 08:14
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the lower River Ure, due to heavy rain associated with storm Debi. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton and areas around the River Skell. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Please continue to monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5pm on Wednesday, 15/11/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 20:43
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the lower River Ure, due to heavy rain associated with storm Debi. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton and areas around the River Skell. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Please continue to monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9am on Wednesday, 15/11/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 08:19
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the lower River Ure, due to heavy rain associated with storm Debi. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton and areas around the River Skell. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Please continue to monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9PM on Tuesday, 14/11/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 20:52
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the lower River Ure, due to heavy rain associated with storm Debi. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton and areas around the River Skell. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening and tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Please continue to monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 am on Tuesday, 14/11/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 17:36
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the lower River Ure, due to heavy rain associated with storm Debi. Areas most at risk include low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton and areas around the River Skell. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening and tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Please continue to monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on Monday, 13/11/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 19:52
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
Levels remain high on the lower river Ure, particularly around Aldwark Bridge due to heavy rain associated with storms Babet and Ciaran. Flooding remains possible in this area. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please continue to monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 on Saturday 04/11/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 08:04
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
Levels remain high on the lower river Ure particularly around Aldwark Bridge due to heavy rain associated with storms Babet and Ciaran. Flooding remains possible in this area. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please continue to monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 20:00 on Friday 3/11/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 00:14
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley 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 23 Oct 2023 08:32
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force, and river levels are now falling slowly. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Our duty officers are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 5pm on 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 21:24
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force, and river levels are now falling slowly. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Our duty officers are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 9am on 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 16:18
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force, however river levels are now falling on the lower River Ure. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 22:00 on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 08:08
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force, however river levels are now falling on the lower River Ure. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 16:30 on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 00:34
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force, however river levels are now falling on the lower River Ure. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation and we may remove this alert shortly . 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 Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high on the lower River Ure due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Flooding is possible on low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Our incident rooms are open and 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 08:31
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the lower River Ure due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Flooding is possible on low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Our incident rooms are open and 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 21 Oct 2023 01:58
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the lower River Ure due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Flooding is possible on low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 02:00pm on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 17:37
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are forecast to rise on the lower River Ure due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Flooding is possible on low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Confidence of locations most at risk is currently low. We will update this message as details become clear. 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 01:45 am on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 09:14
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are forecast to rise on the lower River Ure due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Flooding is possible on low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Confidence of locations most at risk is currently low. We will update this message as details become clear. 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 5PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2023 07:39
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the River Ure due to recent rain and snowmelt. Low lying land is expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Aldwark Bridge. Levels have peaked and are expected to continue to fall today, 15/03/2023. Further rain is expected and 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 12:00 on Wednesday, 15/03/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 19:18
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the River Ure due to recent rain and snowmelt. Low lying land is expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Levels have peaked and are expected to fall during Tuesday evening, 14/03/2023. Further rain is expected and 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 on Wednesday morning, 15/03/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 14:40
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the River Ure due to recent rain and snowmelt. Low lying land is expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Levels have peaked at Boroughbridge and are expected to fall during Tuesday afternoon, 14/03/2023. 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 7.30 PM on 14/03/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 08:39
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the River Ure due to recent rain and snowmelt. Low lying land is expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Levels are currently forecast to fall during Tuesday afternoon, 14/03/2023. 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 3 PM on 14/03/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 15:32
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ure due to snowmelt. Low lying land is expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Levels are currently forecast to peak overnight on Monday at Masham and into Tuesday, 14/03/2023. Further rainfall is forecast overnight Monday and into Tuesday, 14/03/2023. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. 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 AM on 14/03/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2023 10:48
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley 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. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2023 03:19
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley 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. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2023 07:14
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley 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. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2023 10:47
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley 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. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 16:23
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ure due to rainfall and snowmelt higher up in the catchment. Flooding is forecast to affect low lying locations near the River Ure from this evening 19/12/2022, particularly in the areas between Westwick Weir and Aldwark Bridge. River levels are now beginning to peak at the Kilgram gauge (upstream), but will remain high tonight before falling in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Levels on the Lower River Ure will peak later on Tuesday, before falling. 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.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2022 08:24
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the River Skell and River Ure due to rainfall on Thursday, though levels are now falling in most areas. Flooding remains possible particularly in the lower Ure catchment around Aldwark Bridge. Saturday is 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 09:00 PM on 19/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 20:33
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the River Skell and River Ure due to rainfall on Thursday, though levels are now falling in most areas. Flooding remains possible near the River Skell and River Ure, with low lying-land expected to be most affected, particularly around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton overnight on Friday, 18/11/2022. Saturday is 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; and in Boroughbridge we have operated penstocks supported by routine pump activity. 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 19/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 09:13
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high on the River Skell and River Ure due to rainfall on Thursday. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Skell and River Ure, with low lying-land expected to be most affected, particularly around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton today, 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; and in Boroughbridge we have operated penstocks supported by routine pump activity. 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 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 21:51
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the River Skell and River Ure due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Skell and River Ure, with low lying-land expected to be most affected, particularly around low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton 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 17 Nov 2022 16:48
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising on the River Skell and River Ure due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Skell and River Ure, with low lying-land expected to be most affected, particularly around low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton 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 01:10
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force as levels remain high on the River Ure, due to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible. River levels have started to fall, but remain higher than usual, particularly in the lower reaches around Aldwark Bridge. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours. 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 on Wednesday, 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 21:15
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force, as levels remain high on the River Ure due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Skell, River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. River levels have started to fall, but remain higher than usual. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours. 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 on Wednesday morning, 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 05:06
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force, as levels remain high on the River Ure due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Skell, River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. River levels have started to fall, but remain higher than usual. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 48 hours. 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 on Tuesday morning, 22/02/2022, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 21:48
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force, as levels remain high on the River Ure due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Skell, River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. 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 tomorrow morning 22/02/22, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 06:48
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force, as levels remain high on the River Ure due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Skell, River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. 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 this afternoon 21/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 06:06
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are rising rapidly on the River Skell, River Ure. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Skell, River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Further heavy rainfall is forecast this morning. 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one This message will be updated by 02:00 PM on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2022 20:53
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood Alert for the Lower Ure has been issued due to rising river levels in the lower catchment, as a result of rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Some further rainfall is expected overnight, which may keep levels high through Monday, 14/02/22. 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 Monday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2022 16:54
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley 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 Ure to start to fall on Sunday evening, and continue to fall through the night 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 08:32
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley 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 Ure 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 31 Dec 2021 21:06
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force due to high river levels. This is in response to prolonged rainfall last night and this morning. Levels have peaked in the upper catchment and are expected to peak in the lower reaches later this evening. Weather conditions are expected to remain unsettled for the coming days. For a more detailed weather forecast for your area, please see the Met Office www.metoffice.gov.uk. Please stay aware of your surroundings and do not put yourself at risk. We are monitoring the situation closely. This message will be updated by 9am on Saturday 1st January 2022, or as the situation develops.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2021 08:51
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force due to rising river levels. This is in response to prolonged rainfall overnight. Levels are now peaking in the upper reaches of the catchment, but levels in the lower reaches of the catchment are still rising and will continue to do so through today, Friday 31st December. Some further showers are expected at times today, with weather conditions remaining unsettled for the coming days. For a more detailed weather forecast for your area, please see the Met Office www.metoffice.gov.uk. Please stay aware of your surroundings and do not put yourself at risk. We are monitoring the situation closely. This message will be updated by 9pm on Friday 31st December 2021, or as the situation develops.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2021 20:46
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure catchment has been issued due to rising river levels. This is in response to this afternoon and evening’s rainfall. Heavy rain is expected to continue through the night into Friday morning. Some flood warnings may be required and we will continue to monitor the situation. Further rainfall is forecast for Friday. For a more detailed weather forecast for your area please see the Met Office www.metoffice.gov.uk. Please stay aware of your surroundings and do not put yourself at risk. Be prepared to act on your flood plan. This message will be updated 9am on Friday 31st December 2021


Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2021 09:07
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley 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 peak at Boroughbridge early evening 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 in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2021 18:19
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels have risen as a result of snow-melt, and additional rainfall is forecast overnight 30/11/2021. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible into tomorrow, Wednesday 01/12/21. 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. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 01/12/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2021 01:26
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The Lower River Ure flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high on the River Ure due to rainfall on the Pennines over the last few days. Low-lying land is likely to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton on Tuesday 2nd November. Levels are falling in this area and we plan to remove this alert on Tuesday morning. 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 in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 19:50
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The Lower River Ure flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high on the River Ure due to rainfall on the Pennines over the last few days. Low lying land is likely to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton on Monday 1st November. Levels are forecast to fall in this area overnight and we plan to remove this alert on Tuesday morning. 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 03:30 on Tuesday 2nd November, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 08:48
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels have risen on the River Skell and River Ure due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Skell and River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton from later this morning, Monday 1st November. Further light rainfall is forecast through today, with river levels expected to 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 20:00 on Monday 1st November, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 May 2021 17:50
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood Alert for the Lower Ure remains in force due to high river levels in the lower catchment, as a result of yesterday’s rainfall and showers through today, 21/05/21. Levels will continue to fluctuate in response to these showers. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is 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 Saturday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 May 2021 09:37
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood Alert for the Lower Ure has been issued due to rising river levels in the lower 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 29 Mar 2021 20:51
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The Flood Alert for the Lower Ure remains in force, due to high river levels in the lower catchment as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. No further significant rainfall is forecast. 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 16:54
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The Flood Alert for the Lower Ure remains in force, due to high river levels in the lower catchment as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels will remain high throughout the day, Monday 29th March, and no significant rainfall is forecast over the coming days. 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 08:58
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The Flood Alert for the Lower Ure remains in force, due to high river levels in the lower catchment as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels will remain high throughout the day, Monday 29th March, and no significant rainfall is forecast over the coming days. 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 19:48
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The Flood Alert for the Lower Ure has been issued due to rising river levels in the lower 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 on Monday morning, 29th March, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2021 21:19
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure. River levels are rising slightly in response to recent rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast for this evening and into tomorrow and levels in the area are likely to rise further, although we do not expect this to be significant. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The current level at Boroughbridge is 12.6m and falling. 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 16:36
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure. River levels are falling, however upstream levels are responding to recent rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast for this evening, Friday 12/03/21, and into tomorrow and levels in the area are likely to rise, although we do not expect this to be significant. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The current level at Boroughbridge is 12.6m and falling. 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 Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure. River levels are falling but remain high due to recent persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The current level at Boroughbridge is 13m and falling. 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 Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure. River levels are high due to recent persistent rainfall . Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The current level at Boroughbridge is 13.94 m and peaking. 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 Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
A flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure. River levels continue to rise due to recent persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The current level at Boroughbridge is 13.5m and forecast to peak this evening, 11/03/21 below 14m. We will update the forecast details as new information becomes available. 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 Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
A flood alert has been issued for the Lower River Ure. 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 7 Feb 2021 22:53
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure Catchment remains in force. River levels remain high but are beginning to fall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Some areas, such as low lying land and roads may still be affected. No further significant rainfall is forecast. We are continue to monitor the situation. 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 7 Feb 2021 16:06
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. River levels remain high as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. The River Ure has peaked and is now falling slowly. Some areas, such as low lying land and roads may still be affected. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 08:03
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. River levels have risen as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Sunday 07/02/21. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Levels are falling around Westwick Weir but Boroughbridge but are likely to remain high downstream towards the River Ouse. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 23:51
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure is now in force. River levels have risen as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight, Saturday 06/02/21. There are flood warnings in force. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days which will keep river levels high. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 21:12
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure is now in force. River levels have risen as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected tonight, Saturday 06/02/21. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days which will keep river levels high. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 13:47
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure is now in force. River levels have risen as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Saturday 6/2/21. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days which will keep river levels high. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. 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 01:04
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. River levels are now falling. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. There is no further significant rainfall forecast. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. 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 18:19
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure is now in force. River levels have risen as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Friday 29/01/2021 and through the night. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. There is no further significant rainfall forecast. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. 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 11:11
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force due to high levels around Aldwark Bridge. Consequently, flooding of property, roads, and farmland is possible. River levels have peaked and are falling, but flood warnings remain in force in the area. No further significant rain is expected in the next 24 hours. Please avoid walking or driving through floodwater, and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 03:20
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force due to high levels around Aldwark Bridge. Consequently, flooding of property, roads, and farmland is possible. River levels have peaked and are falling, but flood warnings remain in force in the area. No further significant rain is expected in the next 24 hours. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water, and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 18:55
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force due to high levels around Aldwark Bridge. Consequently, flooding of property, roads, and farmland is possible. River levels have peaked and are falling, but flood warnings remain in force in the area. The weather is forecast to remain unsettled with wintry showers for the next couple of days, but further rainfall totals are expected to be low. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water, and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 10:41
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force due to high levels around Aldwark Bridge. Consequently, flooding of property, roads, and farmland is possible. River levels have peaked and are falling, but flood warnings remain in force in the area. The weather is forecast to remain unsettled with wintry showers for the next couple of days, but further rainfall totals are expected to be low. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water, and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated on Friday evening, 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 02:45
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. Consequently, flooding of property. roads. and farmland, is possible. River levels have peaked and are falling. Flood warnings are also in force in the area. The weather is forecast to remain unsettled with wintry showers for the next couple of days, rainfall totals are expected to be low. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water, and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 19:22
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible today, Thursday21/01/2021. River levels are now falling and no further significant rainfall is expected today. See the GOV.UK website fora 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation andwill update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 11:47
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible today, Thursday 21/01/2021. River levels are now falling and no further significant rainfall is expected today. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. 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 04:21
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible today, Thursday 21/01/2021. The river remains high and persistent and heavy rain is forecast to continue through until this morning Thursday 21/01/2021, levels are fluctuating and could remain high through the week. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. 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 19:25
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible today, Wednesday 20/01/2021. The river has peaked and river levels are now falling, however, persistent and heavy rain is forecast to continue through until Thursday 21/01/2021, and levels could remain high through the week. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. 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 11:06
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible today, Wednesday 20/01/2021. The river has peaked and river levels are now falling, however, persistent and heavy rain is forecast to continue through until Thursday 21/01/2021, and levels could remain high through the week. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. 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 03:56
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible today, Wednesday 20/01/2021. The river has risen in response to recent rainfall. Persistent and heavy rain is forecast to continue through until Thursday 21/01/2021, and levels could remain high through the week. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. 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 20:24
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert has been issued for the lower River Ure. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible today, Tuesday 19/01/2021 and overnight into Wednesday. The river has risen in response to recent rainfall. Persistent and heavy rain is forecast to continue through until Thursday 21/01/2021, and levels could remain high through the week. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours’ time or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 20:07
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert has been issued for the River Crimple and its tributaries including Horn Beck, Clark Beck, Hookstone Beck, Rud Beck, Toad Hole Beck and Park Beck. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible today, Tuesday 19/01/2021. The river has risen in response to recent rainfall, and with persistent and heavy rain forecast to continue through until Thursday 21/01/2021, we expect river levels to remain high and could rise further. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low-lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours’ time or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 10:31
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the Ure at Westwick and Boroughbridge have now peaked and are falling slowly, however levels remain high. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Please be aware that further rain is forecast from Monday evening, 18th January, following which we would expect to see levels start to rise again. 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 evening, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 03:49
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the Ure at Westwick weir will remain high overnight on Saturday due to snowmelt and recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible overnight and into Sunday morning, 17/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We are closely monitoring the forecast and warnings may be needed. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Sunday morning 17/01/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 21:06
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the Ure at Westwick weir are currently rising due to snowmelt and recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding is possible overnight and into Sunday morning, 17/01/2021. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We are closely monitoring the forecast and warnings may be needed. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. 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 23:48
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. River levels will continue to fall steadily overnight on Monday 28/12/20 and into Tuesday morning 29/12/20. 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 on Tuesday morning or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 18:34
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. River levels will continue to fall steadily on Monday 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 28 Dec 2020 10:29
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. River levels will continue to fall steadily on Monday 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 28 Dec 2020 06:44
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. River levels rose overnight as a result of a band of heavy rain from Storm Bella. River levels in the lower catchment including those at peaked at Westwick lock, Boroughbridge and Aldwark Bridge have peaked. River levels will continue to fall steadily 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 22:38
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. River levels rose overnight as a result of a band of heavy rain from Storm Bella. River levels at Westwick weir and Boroughbridge have now peaked and are expected to fall steadily overnight. The river at Aldwark Bridge is rising and is expected to peak below 3.5m in the early hours of 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 15:34
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The flood alert for the Lower River Ure remains in force. River levels rose overnight as a result of a band of heavy rain from Storm Bella. River levels are now rising in parts of the lower reaches of the Ure catchment. The area of particular concern is around Westwick Weir. 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 06:07
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of a band of heavy rain overnight from Storm Bella. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected to begin from 06:00 on 27/12/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We are closely monitoring the forecast and warnings may be needed. 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 19 Dec 2020 12:28
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this afternoon, Saturday 19th December 2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads and around Roecliffe caravan park. The River Ure at Westwick Weir is 1.52m and is not expected to rise much further. The level at Boroughbridge is 13.07m and expected to reach a peak of around 13.27m late this afternoon. Levels are expected to fall this evening and into Sunday 20th December 2020. Further rainfall is forecast on Monday 21st December 2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are monitoring the forecast and operational staff are out closing gates. This message will be updated in eight hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2020 11:18
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall but are beginning to fall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around Aldwark and downstream of Boroughbridge. 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 01:02
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. 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 this tomorrow morning, 04/11/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2020 17:24
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the lower River Ure in response to recent heavy rainfall. River levels are falling upstream at Ripon this evening, Tuesday 3rd November 2020. River levels remain high in the area around Westwick Weir and Boroughbridge however levels have also started to fall gradually. Flooding of low-lying land, roads and footpaths remains possible. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths around the River Ure and smaller watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Wednesday morning or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2020 09:25
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the lower River Ure in response to recent heavy rainfall. River levels are falling upstream at Ripon this morning, Tuesday 3rd November 2020. River levels remain high in the area around Westwick Weir and Boroughbridge however levels have also started to fall gradually. Flooding of low-lying land, roads and footpaths remains possible. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths around the River Ure and smaller watercourses. 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 00:41
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the lower River Ure in response to recent heavy rainfall. River levels are starting to fall upstream at Ripon, but remain high this morning, Tuesday 3rd November 2020, in the area around Westwick Weir and Boroughbridge. Flooding of low-lying land, roads and footpaths remains possible. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths around the River Ure and smaller watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Tuesday morning or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2020 20:32
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains for the lower River Ure in response to heavy rainfall overnight on Sunday into Monday morning. River levels remain high this evening, Monday 2nd November, in the Masham area and around Ripon and Roecliffe. River levels around Westwick Weir and Boroughbridge are expected to rise through Monday evening, and peak overnight into Tuesday. Further rainfall is expected in the upper catchments, and levels will remain high into Tuesday. Flooding of low-lying land, roads and footpaths remains possible. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths around the River Ure and smaller watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Tuesday morning or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2020 11:28
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains for the lower River Ure in response to heavy rainfall overnight on Sunday into Monday morning. River levels remain high this morning, Monday 2nd November, in the Masham area. River levels around Westwick Weir and Boroughbridge are expected to rise through Monday, and peak overnight into Tuesday. Further rainfall is expected in the upper catchments, and levels will remain high into Tuesday. Flooding of low-lying land, roads and footpaths remains possible. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths around the River Ure and smaller watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Monday afternoon or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2020 20:48
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert has been issued as levels on the River Ure are rising in response to heavy rainfall on Sunday. Flooding of low lying land and roads in areas in the vicinity the River Ure is possible today, Sunday 1st November and tomorrow Monday 2nd November. River levels are expected to rise steadily overnight and on Monday morning, with a peak level currently expected later on Monday afternoon. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths along the River Ure between Ripon and Aldwark Bridge. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Monday morning or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2020 08:35
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert has been issued as levels on the River Ure have risen in response to yesterday’s prolonged rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads in areas in the vicinity the River Ure is possible today, Friday 30th October. River levels are expected to rise slowly this morning before peaking and falling later today. Further rainfall is expected over the weekend, and so it is likely that river levels in this area will remain high for several days. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths along the River Ure between Ripon and Aldwark Bridge. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 09:10
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley 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 Boroughbridge is expected to continue to rise slowly today, peaking in the late afternoon. 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 29 Jun 2020 21:18
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ure remain high due to recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads and Roecliffe Caravan Park. Levels are peaking at Westwick Weir and are expected to begin falling very slowly 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 Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ure remain high due to recent heavy rainfall 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 and Roecliffe Caravan Park. Levels at Westwick Weir remain high but are expected to begin 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 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jun 2020 07:59
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert has been issued as levels on the Lower River Ure have risen as a result of heavy rain over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected on Monday 29/06/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads and Roecliffe Caravan Park. 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 15 Mar 2020 15:02
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
Rainfall on Saturday night has caused river levels to rise in the lower Ure catchment. 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 12 Mar 2020 21:07
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels have risen in response to overnight rainfall. River levels peaked earlier today but will remain high overnight, Thursday 12/03/2020. 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 15:03
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force as river levels have risen in response to overnight rainfall. River levels have now peaked, but are expected to remain high, particularly around Roecliffe and Boroughbridge, 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 07:31
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert has been issued as river levels have risen in response to overnight rainfall. We expect levels to remain high, particularly around Roecliffe and Boroughbridge, 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 9 Mar 2020 10:06
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are returning to normal on the lower River Ure following the rainfall over the weekend, however, further rainfall is expected overnight from Monday and into Tuesday 10/3/2020. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this on Monday afternoon 9/3/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2020 21:09
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This Flood Alert remains in force as river levels remain high as a result of rainfall overnight Saturday and into Sunday morning (08/03/20). We do not expect to issue flood warnings, however we will continue to monitor the situation closely. River levels on the lower River Ure are peaking below levels of concern. However, further rainfall is expected on Monday and into Tuesday 10/3/2020. We are monitoring the situation closely. This message will be updated in the morning of Monday 9/3/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2020 12:22
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This Flood Alert remains in force as river levels continue to rise as a result of rainfall overnight and into Sunday morning (08/03/20). We do not expect to issue flood warnings, however we will continue to monitor the situation closely. River levels on the lower River Ure are expected to peak on Sunday afternoon but below levels of concern. Further rainfall is forecast for Monday and we will update this message accordingly. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2020 04:14
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are expected to rise as a result of forecast rainfall overnight on Sunday morning (08/03/20) and we are issuing this flood alert as a precaution. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible in the early hours of Sunday morning. We expect river levels to remain high into Sunday morning. We do not currently expect to need to issue flood warnings overnight, however we will continue to monitor the situation closely. River levels on the lower River Ure are expected to peak on Sunday afternoon, and we may need to consider issuing flood warnings for later on Sunday. Further rainfall is forecast for Monday and we will update this message accordingly. This message will be updated on Sunday morning, 08/03/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2020 20:40
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels are expected to rise as a result of forecast rainfall overnight on Sunday morning (08/03/20) and we are issuing this flood alert as a precaution. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and roads is possible in the early hours of Sunday morning. We expect river levels to remain high into Sunday morning. We do not currently expect to need to issue flood warnings overnight, however we will continue to monitor the situation closely. River levels on the lower River Ure are expected to peak on Sunday afternoon, and we may need to consider issuing flood warnings for later on Sunday. Further rainfall is forecast for Monday and we will update this message accordingly. This message will be updated on Sunday morning, 08/03/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 15:36
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This alert remains in force due to high river levels at Westwick Weir. Levels have now peaked across the catchment and will fall slowly throughout Sunday evening, 01/03/20. Further rain showers may occur over the next two days but this is not expected to result in a significant increase in river levels. We are continuing 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 07:57
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
Although the river Ure has now fallen below levels of concern, levels at Westwick Weir are forecast to rise during Sunday to a peak similar to the peak on Saturday (29/02/20). Further rain showers may occur 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 23:50
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
The river Ure has now fallen below levels of concern and is continuing to fall. Further rain showers may occur 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 16:14
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to rising levels on the River Ure. Rainfall overnight on Friday associated with Storm Jorge has caused river levels to rise around Westwick Weir and Boroughbridge. The levels are continuing to rise slowly and are expected to peak late on Saturday evening 29/02/2020. The level at Boroughbridge is forecast to stay below 14m. Levels upstream at Kilgram and Masham are now falling. 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 08:21
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert has been issued due to rising levels on the River Ure. Rainfall overnight on Friday associated with Storm Jorge has caused river levels to rise around Westwick Weir and Boroughbridge. The level is expected to continue rising during Saturday (29/02/20) as rainfall continues. The level at Boroughbridge is forecast to stay below 14m. 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 27 Feb 2020 05:34
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall and prolonged high flows in the River Tutt, but levels have now fallen. The current level of the River Ure at Boroughbridge is around 12.4m and continues to fall gradually. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. 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. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 21:38
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall and prolonged high flows in the River Tutt. The current level of the River Ure at Boroughbridge is 12.7m and levels are receding. Our incident response staff are operating the pumping station on the River Tutt. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our 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 12:41
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Ure at Boroughbridge is 13.1m and levels are beginning to recede. Our incident response staff are operating the pumping station on the River Tutt. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our 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 04:07
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall. The current level of the River Ure at Boroughbridge is 13.54m. Levels on the River Ure are now falling but remain high. Our incident response staff are operating the pumping station on the River Tutt. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our 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 25 Feb 2020 20:15
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall. Levels on the River Ure have peaked at Westwick weir and Boroughbridge are now falling but remain high. Our incident response staff are operating the pumping station on the River Tutt. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our 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 25 Feb 2020 11:23
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall. Levels on the River Ure have peaked at Westwick weir and Boroughbridge are now falling but remain high. Our incident response staff are operating the pumping station on the River Tutt. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our 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 25 Feb 2020 03:07
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall. Levels on the River Ure are rising in response to recent rainfall and melting snow. Our incident response staff are operating the pumping station on the River Tutt. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our 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 24 Feb 2020 19:14
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall. Levels on the River Ure are rising in response to recent rainfall and melting snow. Our incident response staff are operating the pumping station on the River Tutt. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our 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 24 Feb 2020 18:00
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall. Levels on the River Ure are falling, but will rise again in response to recent rainfall and melting snow. Our incident response staff are operating the pumping station on the River Tutt. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our 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 24 Feb 2020 10:28
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall. Levels on the River Ure are falling and our incident response staff are operating the pumping station on the River Tutt. Further rain is expected to continue into the week. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our 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 24 Feb 2020 02:11
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood warning remains in force due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected overnight into Monday 24/02/20. The level at Boroughbridge is 14.5m and is falling. Areas most at risk are properties on Milby Island. Our incident response staff are operating the pumping station on the River Tutt. Further rain is expected to continue into the week. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our 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 23 Feb 2020 20:12
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood warning remains in force due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected on Sunday 23/02/20. The level at Boroughbridge is 14.65m and is expected fall steadily overnight into Monday 24/02/2020. Areas most at risk are properties on Milby Island. Our incident response staff are operating the pumping station on the River Tutt. Further bands of rainfall are expected to continue into the week. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Area Incident Room remains open and our 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 23 Feb 2020 11:27
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This alert remains in force due to high river levels following recent bands of heavy rain. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days and river levels are forecast to rise and fall in response. Warnings are in force at Masham, Uldwark, Roecliffe and Boroughbridge. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and issue further warnings if necessary. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. Our Area Incident Room remains open. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 03:30
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force in response to high river levels due to recent heavy rainfall. The current River Ure level at Kilgram is 2m and falling. Although levels have fallen below levels of concern, further bands of rainfall are expected over the coming days and we expect river levels to rise again on Sunday 23/02/20. The level at Boroughbridge is 15.2m and has peaked. Levels are falling but will remain high on Sunday 23/02/20. The level at Aldwark Bridge will continue to rise on Sunday morning, as levels on the River Ouse rise, keeping the levels high. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the weekend. Please use the GOV.UK website for current river levels. Stay aware of your surroundings as river levels can rise quickly with little warning. Activate any property flood protection products you may have. 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 20:15
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to ongoing bands of rain crossing this area. The level of the River Ure at Kilgram currently 3.8m and falling. The Level at Boroughbridge is currently expected to peak between 15.3m and 15.5m on Saturday evening 22/02/20. The level at Aldwark Bridge will continue to rise throughout Saturday and into Sunday, as levels on the River Ouse rise, keeping the level high in this area. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the weekend, and levels will rise and fall. 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 22 Feb 2020 19:23
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to ongoing bands of rain crossing this area. The level of the River Ure at Kilgram currently 3.8m and falling. The Level at Boroughbridge is currently expected to peak between 15.1m and 15.3m on Saturday evening 22/02/20. The level at Aldwark Bridge will continue to rise throughout Saturday and into Sunday, as levels on the River Ouse rise, keeping the level high in this area. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the weekend, and levels will rise and fall. 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 22 Feb 2020 16:53
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to ongoing bands of rain crossing this area. The level of the River Ure at Kilgram currently 3.8m and falling. The level at Boroughbridge is forecast to peak around 15.1m from 7pm on Saturday evening 22/02/20. The level at Aldwark Bridge will continue to rise throughout Saturday and into Sunday, as levels on the River Ouse rise, keeping the level high in this area. Further bands of rainfall are expected over the weekend, and levels will rise and fall. 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 22 Feb 2020 08:55
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to ongoing bands of rain crossing this area. River Ure levels are forecast to continue rising during Saturday (22/02/20). The level at Kilgram is approaching its peak at just over 4.7m and should begin to fall during Saturday morning. The level at Boroughbridge is forecast to peak around 15m late on Saturday. The level at Aldwark Bridge will continue to rise throughout Saturday, as levels on the River Ouse begin to rise, keeping the level high in this area. 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 22 Feb 2020 02:18
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley 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 Ure are forecast to continue rising 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 16:47
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley 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 Ure 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 09:00
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force as on-going rainfall is expected to cause levels to rise again on the river Ure. Levels peaked in the early hours of Friday morning, 21/02/20 and are continuing to fall. However, further rainfall forecast on Friday afternoon and continuing into Saturday, is forecast to cause levels to rise into Saturday morning, 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 01:11
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to rising river levels in the River Ure. This is a response to rainfall in the upper catchment on Thursday morning. We expect the river to peak in Boroughbridge in the early hours of tomorrow morning (21/02/20) at a level of up to 13.8 m. There is further rainfall forecast on Friday evening into Saturday. 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 20 Feb 2020 17:07
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert has been issued due to rising river levels in the River Ure. This is a response to rainfall in the upper catchment on Thursday morning. We expect the river to peak in Boroughbridge in the early hours of tomorrow morning (21/02/20) at a level of upto 13.8 m. There is further rainfall forecast on Friday evening into Saturday. 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 19 Feb 2020 01:49
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure due to high levels around Aldwark Bridge. River levels upstream of Boroughbridge have now fallen below levels of concern. Levels in this area are forecast to continue to fall overnight on Tuesday 18/02/2020 and into Wednesday. Further rain is forecast this week from Wednesday onwards which may cause levels to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room is open. 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 18 Feb 2020 17:48
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure due to high levels around Aldwark Bridge. River levels upstream of Boroughbridge have now fallen below levels of concern. Levels in this area are forecast to continue to fall during Tuesday 18/02/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room is open. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Further rain is forecast this week from Wednesday onwards which may cause levels to rise again. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 10:46
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure in particular around Aldwark Bridge. River levels upstream of Boroughbridge have now fallen below levels of concern and are forecast to continue to fall. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Area Incident Room is open. 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 18 Feb 2020 02:46
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure. River levels have now fallen below levels of concern and are forecast to continue falling overnight and into Tuesday 18/02/2020. The flood alert will be removed in sociable hours on Tuesday morning.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 18:40
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure. River levels remain elevated however are falling. River levels are forecast to continue to fall on Monday 17/02/20. For the latest river levels, please see the gov.uk website. 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 10:29
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Levels in the Lower River Ure are forecast to fall slowly during Monday 17/02/20. For the latest river levels, please see the gov.uk website. 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 02:52
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Levels in the catchment are falling. The current level at Boroughbridge is 15.3m, and is forecast to fall slowly through Monday. For the latest river levels, please see the gov.uk website. 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 16 Feb 2020 18:48
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Levels between Masham and Ripon are falling. The current level at Boroughbridge is 15.3m, and is forecast to rise to between 15.35m and 15.5m around midnight on Sunday and fall slowly through Monday. For the latest river levels, please see the gov.uk website. 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 16 Feb 2020 13:07
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force as a result of rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. River levels in the Lower Ure catchment remain high and we expect levels to continue to rise slowly during Sunday 16/2/2020 before peaking late sunday evening. For the latest river levels, please see the gov.uk website. Our Area Incident Room is open and 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 16 Feb 2020 04:46
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force as a result of rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. River levels in the upper Wharfe catchment remain high and we expect levels to rise further into Sunday 16/02/2020. For the latest river levels, please see the gov.uk website. Our Area Incident Room is open and 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 15 Feb 2020 18:32
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert has been issued as river levels are forecast to rise overnight as a result of Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to start later this evening (Saturday 15/02/2020) and flooding of property is possible overnight into the early hours on Sunday morning (16/02/2020). Areas most at risk are Masham, Ripon and Boroughbridge. Flood Warnings are likely to be issued for these areas. Further heavy rainfall is forecast in two bands overnight Saturday 15/02/2020. We expect river levels to keep rising overnight 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 11 Feb 2020 05:27
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels at Boroughbridge and Westwick Weir have peaked and are falling slowly. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff are out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 21:30
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels at Boroughbridge and Westwick Weir have peaked and are falling slowly, but will remain high overnight. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff are out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 13:36
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels at Boroughbridge and Westwick Weir have now peaked and are falling slowly, but will remain high on Monday 10/02/2020. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff are out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 01:18
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels are high and still rising and expected to peak Boroughbridge. River levels are expected to begin falling on Monday morning 10/02/2020. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff are out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 17:38
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. There has been widespread heavy rain accompanied by high winds on Sunday 09/02/2020. River levels are high and still rising although expected to peak imminently at Kilgram. River levels are expected to begin falling overnight. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff are out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 09:13
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. There will be widespread heavy rain accompanied by high winds on Sunday 09/02/2020. River levels are expected to peak on Sunday afternoon, at Kilgram. River levels are expected to remain high along most of the River Ure catchment on Sunday. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff are out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 00:37
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
This flood alert remains in force for the Lower River Ure 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 expected to peak at midday on Sunday, at Kilgram. River levels are expected to be high along most of the River Ure catchment early morning on Sunday. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff are out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 16:47
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
We are issuing the flood alert for the Lower River Ure 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 0030 hours on Sunday, 09/02/2020 at Kilgram and are expected to peak mid-afternoon. River levels are expected to be high along most of the River Ure catchment early morning into Sunday. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. Our Incident Room is open, and operational staff are out clearing trash screens. We will update this message before 2100 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2019 10:35
River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
River levels on the lower river Ure are rising as a result of the rainfall over the last few days. The river level at Westwick Weir is currently 1.5m and is expected to remain high throughout the morning of 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.