Flood Alert Info - Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby

Area Description

The tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas.
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 28 Sep 2024 07:56
River Ouse
River levels remain high in response to recent heavy rainfall but are now falling. Flooding remains possible today, Saturday 28/09/2024. Areas most at risk include Naburn and the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. No significant rain is expected over the next two days. Levels will remain high particularly around Naburn over the coming days. The tides are currently below levels of concern in the forecast for the coming days. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on Saturday 28/09/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 19:56
River Ouse
River levels remain high in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is possible today, Friday 27/09/2024. Areas most at risk include Naburn and the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Weather conditions are expected to improve and river levels are expected to peak later on Friday, 27/09/24. Levels will remain high particularly around Naburn over the coming days. The tides are currently below levels of concern in the forecast for the coming days. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 8:00 AM on Saturday 28/09/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 09:47
River Ouse
Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today, Friday 27/09/2024. Areas most at risk include Naburn and the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Weather conditions are expected to improve and river levels are expected to peak later on Friday, 27/09/24. Levels will remain high particularly around Naburn over the coming days. The tides are currently below levels of concern in the forecast for teh coming days. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 20:44
River Ouse
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 1:00 AM on 27/09/2024. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Weather conditions are expected to improve and river levels will begin to drop throughout the evening of the 27/09/24. However, levels will remain high. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 21:23
River Ouse
River levels are continuing to rise on the tidal river Ouse and due to peak in the early hours of Friday morning, 24/05/24. Areas most affected include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through floodwater. We will continue to monitor river levels. This message will be updated by 10:00am on Friday 24/05/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 May 2024 12:48
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to heavy rainfall yesterday, Wednesday 22/05/2024. Areas most affected include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not walk or drive through floodwater. We will continue to monitor river levels. This message will be updated by 10.00pm on Thursday 23/05/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2024 19:49
River Ouse
River levels remain high but are steadily decreasing on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall and tidal surges . Flooding is possible along riverside footpaths, from Naburn Lock and tidal foreshores, and agricultural land adjacent to the River Ouse in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels in York have peaked but remain high. 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 08:00 AM on 17/03/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2024 09:35
River Ouse
River levels remain high but are steadily decreasing on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall and tidal surges . Flooding is possible along riverside footpaths, from Naburn Lock and tidal foreshores, and agricultural land adjacent to the River Ouse in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels in York have peaked but remain high. 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 20:00 PM on 16/03/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2024 21:47
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall and tidal surges. Flooding is possible along riverside footpaths, from Naburn Lock and tidal foreshores, and agricultural land adjacent to the River Ouse in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels in York peaked but remain high. 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 10:00 AM on 16/03/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2024 07:43
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall and tidal surges. Flooding is possible along riverside footpaths, from Naburn Lock and tidal foreshores, and agricultural land adjacent to the River Ouse in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels in York peaked but remain high. 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 20:00 PM on 15/03/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 21:17
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall and tidal surges. Flooding is possible along riverside footpaths, from Naburn Lock and tidal foreshores, and agricultural land adjacent to the River Ouse in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels in York are expected to peak today, Thursday 14/03/2024. 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 08:00 AM on 15/03/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 12:55
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall and tidal surges. Flooding is possible along riverside footpaths, from Naburn Lock and tidal foreshores, and agricultural land adjacent to the River Ouse in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels in York are expected to peak today, Thursday 14/03/2024. Some further rainfall is expected this afternoon. 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 22:00 PM on 14/03/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 20:54
River Ouse
River levels have peaked and are falling, yet remain high, on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible along riverside footpaths from Naburn Lock and tidal foreshores, and agricultural land adjacent to the River Ouse in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. No further significant rainfall is expected over the weekend. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on Saturday 24/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 08:08
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to yesterday's rainfall. Flooding is possible along riverside footpaths from Naburn Lock and tidal foreshores, and agricultural land adjacent to the River Ouse in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels in York are have peaked this morning, Friday 23/02/2024. The outlook for Friday 23/02/2034 is drier. We 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 9:00 PM on 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 20:53
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to yesterday's rainfall. Flooding is possible along riverside footpaths from Naburn Lock and tidal foreshores, and agricultural land adjacent to the River Ouse in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels in York are have peaked this evening, Thursday 22/02/2024. The outlook for Friday 23/02/2034 is drier. We 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 9:00 AM on 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 08:26
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse due to yesterday's rainfall. Flooding is possible along riverside footpaths, from Naburn Lock and tidal foreshores, and agricultural land adjacent to the River Ouse in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels in York are expected to peak this afternoon, Thursday 22/02/2024. Some further rainfall is expected this morning and afternoon, followed by a period of drier weather later on Thursday. 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 9:00 PM on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 20:45
River Ouse
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ouse due to today's rainfall. Flooding is possible along riverside footpaths, from Naburn Lock and tidal foreshores, and agricultural land adjacent to the River Ouse in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas from 5:00 AM on 22/02/2024. Further rainfall is forecast during the early hours of tomorrow morning, followed by a period of drier weather later on Thursday. 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 9:00 AM on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 15:37
River Ouse
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Ouse due to today's rainfall. Flooding is possible along riverside footpaths, from Naburn Lock and tidal foreshores, and agricultural land adjacent to the River Ouse in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas from 5:00 AM on 22/02/2024. Further rainfall is forecast during the early hours of tomorrow morning, followed by a period of drier weather later on Thursday. 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 9:00 PM on 21/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2024 20:28
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to recent heavy rainfall and high tides. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. 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 Thurssday 15/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2024 08:58
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. 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 9pm on Wednesday 14/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 21:02
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. 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 9am on Wednesday 14/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 09:03
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. 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 Tuesday 13/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 21:00
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. No further significant rainfall is forecast overnight. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9.00am on Tuesday 13/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 09:29
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. No further significant rainfall is forecast today, 12/02/2024. 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 9.30pm on Monday 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 21:28
River Ouse
River levels are rising steadily but remain high on the tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to the recent mix of snow and rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. No further rainfall 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 9.30am on Monday 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 09:25
River Ouse
River levels are rising steadily but remain high on the tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to the recent mix of snow and rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall 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 9.30pm on Sunday 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 21:27
River Ouse
River levels have peaked but remain high on the tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to the recent mix of snow and rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast this evening, 10/02/2024. 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 9.30am on Saturday 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 09:29
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to the recent mix of snow and rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast today, 10/02/2024. 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 9.30pm on Saturday 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 21:25
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to the recent mix of snow and rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast this evening, 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 9.30am on Saturday 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 17:06
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to the recent mix of snow and rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast this evening, 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 9.30pm on Friday 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2024 08:56
River Ouse
River levels on the tidal River Ouse are falling slowly following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. River levels are expected to continue falling steadily with the tides. We 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 9:00pm on Saturday 03/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2024 20:57
River Ouse
River levels on the tidal River Ouse are falling slowly following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. River levels are expected to continue falling steadily with the tides. We 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 9:00am on Saturday 03/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2024 08:58
River Ouse
River levels on the tidal River Ouse have now peaked but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. River levels have now started to fall steadily with the tides and this is expected to continue. We 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 9:00pm on Friday 02/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2024 20:55
River Ouse
River levels on the River Ouse have now peaked but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. River levels have now started to fall steadily with the tides and this is expected to continue. We 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 9:00am on Friday 02/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2024 08:52
River Ouse
River levels on the River Ouse have now peaked but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. River levels have now started to fall steadily with the tides and this is expected to continue. We 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 9:00pm on Thursday 01/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2024 20:49
River Ouse
River levels on the River Ouse have now peaked but remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. River levels have now started to fall steadily with the tides and this is expected to continue overnight and into tomorrow, Thursday 01/02/2024. We 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 9:00am on Thursday 01/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2024 09:00
River Ouse
River levels on the River Ouse are peaking following recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. River levels are expected to start falling later this evening and into tomorrow, Thursday 01/02/2024. Some light rain is forecast for today, Wednesday 31/01/2024. We 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 9:00pm on Wednesday 31/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2024 21:18
River Ouse
River levels have risen and remain high on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. No further significant rainfall is forecast for today, Tuesday 30/01/2024. 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 9:00am on Wednesday 31/01/2024, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2024 19:04
River Ouse
River levels have risen and remain high on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. No further significant rainfall is forecast for today, Tuesday 30/01/2024. 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 7:00am on Wednesday 31/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2024 06:56
River Ouse
River levels have risen and remain high on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. No further significant rainfall is forecast for today Tuesday 30/01/24. 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 7:00pm on Tuesday 30/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2024 19:10
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels will continue to rise overnight, Monday 29/01/2024. 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 7:00am on Tuesday 30/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2024 09:01
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse, but are falling, following rainfall associated Storm Jocelyn. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We expect levels to remain high for a few days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on Sunday 28/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2024 21:03
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse, but are falling, following rainfall associated Storm Jocelyn. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We expect levels to remain high for a few days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00am on Sunday 28/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2024 09:02
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse, but are falling, following rainfall associated Storm Jocelyn. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We expect levels to remain high for a few days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on Saturday 27/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2024 21:00
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse, but are falling, following rainfall associated Storm Jocelyn. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further showers are forecast and levels are expected to remain high for a few days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00am on Saturday 27/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2024 09:01
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse, but are falling, following rainfall associated Storm Jocelyn. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further showers are forecast and levels are expected to remain high for a few days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on Friday 26/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Jan 2024 21:01
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse but are falling following rainfall associated Storm Jocelyn. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further showers are forecast and levels are expected to remain high for a few days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00am on Friday 26/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Jan 2024 09:01
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall from Storm Isha and Storm Jocelyn. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further showers are forecast and levels are expected to remain high for a few days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on Thursday 25/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2024 20:56
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall from Storm Isha and Jocelyn. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels are expected to remain high overnight before beginning to fall. 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 9:00am on Thursday 25/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2024 09:22
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall from Storm Isha. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels are expected to rise due to further rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn today, Wednesday 24/01/2024, which will keep levels high for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00PM on Wednesday 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 20:56
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall from Storm Isha. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels are expected to rise due to further rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn today, Tuesday 23/01/24, which will keep levels high for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00am on Wednesday 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 09:32
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall from Storm Isha. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels will continue to rise due to further rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn which is forecast on Tuesday 23/01/2024 and Wednesday 24/01/2024 which will keep levels high. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9pm on Tuesday 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 22:28
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall from Storm Isha. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels will continue to rise overnight, Monday 22/01/2024. Further rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn is forecast on Tuesday 23/01/2024 and Wednesday 24/01/2024 which will keep levels high. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9am on Tuesday 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 18:15
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall from Storm Isha. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels will continue to rise overnight, Monday 22/01/2024. Further rainfall associated with Storm Jocelyn is forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday which will keep levels high. 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 5:00am on Tuesday 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2024 22:22
River Ouse
River levels are falling but remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels are expected to remain high for the next few days but will continue to fall. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10AM on Tuesday 09/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2024 16:00
River Ouse
River levels are falling but remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels are expected to remain high for the next few days but will continue to fall. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 4AM on Tuesday 09/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2024 04:05
River Ouse
River levels are falling but remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels are expected to remain high for the next few days but will continue to fall. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 4PM on Monday 08/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 17:23
River Ouse
River levels are falling but remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels are expected to remain high for the next few days but will continue to fall. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 4AM on Monday 08/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 05:09
River Ouse
River levels are falling but remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels are expected to remain high for the next few days but will continue to fall. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5:30 PM on Sunday 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 17:25
River Ouse
River levels are falling but remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels are expected to remain high for the next few days but will continue to fall. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:30 AM on Sunday 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 05:08
River Ouse
River levels are falling but remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels are expected to remain high for the next few days but will continue to fall. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:30 PM on Saturday 06/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 17:21
River Ouse
River levels are falling but remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels are expected to remain high for the next few days but to continue falling. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:30 PM on Friday 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 05:11
River Ouse
River levels are falling but remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels are expected to remain high for the next few days but to continue falling. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:30 PM on Friday 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 17:22
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. River levels are now starting to fall from the peak levels reached on Thursday 04/01/2024, and are expected to continue to fall overnight into Friday 05/01/2024. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further showers are forecast over the next few days. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:30 AM on Friday 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 05:04
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. River levels are beginning to peak and should begin to slowly drop throughout Thursday, 04/01/2024. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further showers are forecast over the next few days. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:30 PM on Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 17:24
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. River levels are beginning to peak and should begin to slowly drop tonight, Wednesday 03/01/2024. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further showers are forecast over the next few days. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:30 AM on Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 04:58
River Ouse
River levels are rising slowly on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall associated with Storm Henk. River levels are still rising slowly at the Viking recorder at York and are expected to remain high for a few days. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further showers are forecast over the next few days. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:30 PM on Wednesday 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 17:18
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall. River levels have peaked at York Viking Recorder and are expected to remain high on Wednesday 03/01/2024. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:30pm on Wednesday 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 04:54
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall. River levels have peaked at York Viking Recorder and are expected to remain high on Tuesday, 02/01/2024. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5.30pm on Tuesday 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 17:59
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall. River levels have peaked at York Viking Recorder and are expected to remain high on Monday 01/01/2024 and into Tuesday 02/01/2024. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 6:00am on Tuesday 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 06:56
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall. River levels have peaked at York Viking Recorder and are expected to remain high on Monday 01/01/2024. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 7:00pm on Monday 01/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 18:45
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to recent rainfall. River levels have peaked at York Viking Recorder and are expected to remain high on Sunday evening 31/12/2023 and into Monday 01/01/2024. Areas most at risk of flooding include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 7:00am on Monday 01/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 06:49
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to Storm Gerrit. River levels have peaked at York Viking Recorder and Naburn Lock, and levels are slowly falling. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 3:00pm on Sunday 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 19:15
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to Storm Gerrit. River levels have peaked at York Viking Recorder and Naburn Lock and levels are slowly falling. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 7:00am on Sunday 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 11:11
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to Storm Gerrit. River levels have peaked at York Viking Recorder and Naburn Lock, and levels are slowly falling. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 7:00PM on Saturday 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 03:50
River Ouse
River levels are high on the River Ouse due to Storm Gerrit. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 12:00PM on Saturday 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 20:29
River Ouse
River levels are high on the River Ouse due to Storm Gerrit. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:00am on Saturday 30/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2023 08:28
River Ouse
River levels are high on the River Ouse due to Storm Gerrit. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:30PM on Friday 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 20:26
River Ouse
River levels are high on the River Ouse due to Storm Gerritt. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. River levels are currently at 3.6m at the York Viking Recorder. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 8:30am on Friday 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2023 07:47
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the Tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchments and the effects of the tide. However, river levels are falling. Flooding may be affecting locations near the River Ouse and tidal areas of the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. River levels will remain high into the weekend but continue to fall slowly. Low lying land and washlands may continue to be affected by flooding even as river levels fall. We will continue to monitor the river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:00pm on Saturday 16/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2023 19:38
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the Tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchments and the effects of the tide. However, river levels are falling. Flooding may be affecting locations near the River Ouse and tidal areas of the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. River levels will remain high into the weekend but continue to fall slowly. Low lying land and washlands may continue to be affected by flooding even as river levels fall. We will continue to monitor the river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:00am on Saturday 16/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2023 08:06
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the Tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchments and the effects of the tide. However, river levels are falling. Flooding may be affecting locations near the River Ouse and tidal areas of the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. River levels will remain high for a few days but continue to fall slowly. Low lying land may continue to be affected by flooding even as river levels fall. We will continue to monitor the river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:00pm on Friday 15/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 20:10
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the Tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchments and the effects of the tide. However, river levels are falling. Flooding may be affecting locations near the River Ouse and tidal areas of the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. River levels will remain high for a few days but continue to fall slowly. Low lying land may continue to be affected by flooding even as river levels fall. We will continue to monitor the river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:00am on Friday 15/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 08:03
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the Tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchments and the effects of the tide. However, river levels are falling. Flooding may be affecting locations near the River Ouse and tidal areas of the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. A flood warning remains in force at Ryther on the River Wharfe. River levels will remain high for a few days but continue to fall slowly. Low lying land may continue to be affected by flooding even as river levels fall. We will continue to monitor the river levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:00pm on Thursday 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 20:03
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the Tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall in the Upper Ouse and the effects of tides. However, river levels are falling. Flooding may be affecting locations near the River Ouse and tidal areas of the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. A flood warning remains in force at Ryther on the River Wharfe. River levels will remain high overnight and tomorrow, Thursday 14/12/2023, due to the combined influence of high levels upstream and the effect of tides, but will continue to slowly fall over the coming days. Low lying land may continue to be affected by flooding even as river levels fall. We will continue to monitor the 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 08:00am on Thursday 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 12:07
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the Tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall in the Upper Ouse and the effects of tides. However, river levels are falling. Flooding may be affecting locations near the River Ouse and tidal areas of the River Wharfe, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. A flood warning remains in force at Ryther on the River Wharfe. River levels will remain high on Wednesday 13/12/2023 due to the combined influence of high levels upstream and the effect of tides, with levels expected to remain high but falling slowly over the coming days. Low lying land may continue to be affected by flooding even as river levels fall. We will continue to monitor the 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 20:00hrs on Wednesday 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 00:32
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the Tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall in the Upper Ouse. However, river levels are falling. Flooding may be affecting locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further light rainfall is forecast throughout the night into Wednesday 13/12/2023. We will continue to monitor the 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 01:00pm on Wednesday 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 16:16
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the Tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall in the Upper Ouse. However. River levels are falling. Flooding may be affecting locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the night, Tuesday 12/12/2023. We will continue to monitor the 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 01:00am on Wednesday 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 04:57
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the Tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall in the Upper Ouse. Flooding may be affecting locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast today, Tuesday 12/12/2023. We will continue to monitor the 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 5:00pm on Tuesday 12/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 16:53
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the Tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall in the Upper Ouse. Flooding may be affecting locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday 12/12/2023. We will continue to monitor the 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 5:00am on Tuesday 12/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 08:41
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall in the upper Ouse. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. No further rain is forecast today. We will continue to monitor the 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 5:00pm on Monday 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2023 07:58
River Ouse
River levels have fallen on the tidal Ouse following recent rainfall but levels upstream in York remain high. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We expect levels to continue to fall in York today, Wednesday 22/11/2023. 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 8pm on 22/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2023 19:39
River Ouse
River levels have fallen on the tidal Ouse following recent rainfall but levels upstream in York remain high. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We expect levels to continue to fall overnight in York into Wednesday, 22/11/2023. 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 8am on 22/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2023 08:00
River Ouse
River levels have fallen following recent rainfall but levels in York remain high. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels have now peaked in York and we expect them to continue to fall slowly today, Tuesday 21/11/2023. 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 8pm on 21/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2023 18:53
River Ouse
River levels have fallen following recent rainfall but levels in York remain high. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We expect levels in York to begin falling slowly tomorrow, Tuesday 21/11/23. 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 8am on 21/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2023 07:04
River Ouse
River levels have fallen following recent rainfall but levels in York remain high. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We don't expect levels to rise again significantly, however, we don't expect levels in York to begin falling until tonight, Monday 20/11/23. 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 7pm on 20/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2023 18:55
River Ouse
River levels have fallen following rainfall last week but levels in York remain high and there has been further rainfall today, 19/11/23. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We don't expect levels to rise again significantly; however, 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 7am on 20/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2023 06:50
River Ouse
River levels have fallen following rainfall last week. However, levels in York remain high and further rainfall is forecast. Levels are expected to stay high and rise a little further on Monday. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. 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 7pm on 19/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2023 22:55
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall in the upper catchments. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. The River Ouse is expected to rise again overnight before falling slowly. 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 7am on 19/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2023 10:53
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall in the upper catchments. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. The River Ouse is falling slowly in York, however further rainfall is forecast today and tomorrow and we expect levels to stay 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 11pm on 18/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2023 22:58
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall in the upper catchments associated with Storm Debi. The River Ouse is falling slowly in York. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast at the weekend and we expect levels to rise again. 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 11am on 18/11/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2023 11:00
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall in the upper catchments associated with Storm Debi. The River Ouse is falling slowly in York and is expected to continue falling today Friday 17/11/23. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast at the weekend and we expect levels to rise again. 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 11pm on 17/11/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2023 22:56
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall in the upper catchments associated with Storm Debi. The River Ouse is falling slowly in York and is expected to continue falling overnight into Friday 17/11/23. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rainfall is forecast at the weekend and we expect levels to rise again. 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 11am on 17/11/23, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2023 15:50
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall in the upper catchments associated with Storm Debi. The River Ouse is falling slowly in York and is expected to continue falling this evening, Thursday 16/11/23. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further showers are expected over the next few days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. This message will be updated by 11pm on 16/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2023 07:27
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal Ouse, in response to recent heavy rainfall in the upper catchments associated with Storm Debi. The River Ouse peaked slowly in York overnight and is expected to begin falling through today, Thursday 16/11/23. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further showers are expected over the next few days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. This message will be updated by 4pm on 16/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 20:22
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse, in response to recent heavy rainfall in the upper catchments associated with Storm Debi. The River Ouse is expected to peak in York overnight and begin falling on Thursday 16/11/23. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further showers are expected over the next few days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. This message will be updated by 8am on 16/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 15:55
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse, in response to recent heavy rainfall in the upper catchments associated with Storm Debi. The River Ouse is expected to peak in York this evening. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further showers are expected over the next few days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. This message will be updated by 11pm on 15/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 07:59
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse, in response to recent heavy rainfall in the upper catchments. The River Ouse is expected to peak in York this afternoon. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. This message will be updated by 5pm on 15/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 20:22
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse, in response to recent heavy rainfall in the upper catchments. The River Ouse is expected to peak in York tomorrow afternoon. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. This message will be updated by 9am on 15/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 10:13
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse, in response to recent heavy rainfall in the upper catchments. Levels will continue to rise throughout today. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Further rainfall is expected this morning. This message will be updated by 9PM on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 09:50
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse, in response to recent heavy rainfall in the upper catchments. Levels will continue to rise throughout today. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Further rainfall is expected this morning. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. This message will be updated by 9PM on 14/11/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Oct 2023 09:23
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Our duty officers continue to monitor the situation and are carrying out operational activity as required. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 24/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 21:31
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Our duty officers continue to monitor the situation and are carrying out operational activity as required. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 24/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 17:12
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Our duty officers continue to monitor the situation and are carrying out operational activity as required. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 PM on 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2023 08:31
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Our duty officers continue to monitor the situation and are carrying out operational activity as required. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5pm on 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 20:22
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Our duty officers continue to monitor and we carry out operational activity, including operating the Foss Barrier. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9am on 23/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 12:38
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Our incident rooms are open and we are carrying out operational activity, including operating the Foss Barrier in York. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 8:30 PM on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 05:30
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Our incident rooms are open and we are carrying out operational activity, including operating the Foss Barrier in York. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 13:30 on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 21:29
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Our incident rooms are open and we are carrying out operational activity, including operating the Foss Barrier in York. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:30 on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 12:46
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the tidal River Ouse due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Our incident rooms are open and we are carrying out operational activity, as well as operating the Foss barrier. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 22:00 on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 03:49
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the tidal river Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include The tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Our incident rooms are open and we are carrying out operational activity, as well as operating Foss barrier. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 15:00 on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 20:49
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the tidal river Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include The tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout today, Friday 20/10/2023. Our incident rooms are open and we are carrying out operational activity, as well as operating Foss barrier. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 03:00 am on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 11:09
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the tidal river Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include The tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout today, Friday 20/10/2023. Our incident rooms are open and we are carrying out operational activity, as well as operating Foss barrier. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 7PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2023 20:35
River Ouse
River levels will rise on the River Ouse due to high astronomical tides. Flooding is possible at the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM on 02/10/2023. 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 10am on 02/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2023 13:48
River Ouse
River levels will rise on the River Ouse due to high astronomical tides. Flooding is possible at the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM on 02/10/2023. 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 9PM on 01/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2023 20:37
River Ouse
River levels will rise on the River Ouse due to high astronomical tides. River levels will be at their highest between 09:15 AM and 10:15 AM on 30/09/2023. Areas most at risk include The tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert for subsequent tides 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 10am on 30/09/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2023 15:54
River Ouse
River levels will rise on the River Ouse due to high astronomical tides. River levels will be at their highest between 09:15 AM and 10:15 AM on 30/09/2023. Areas most at risk include The tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert for subsequent tides 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 9PM on 30/09/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2023 14:15
River Ouse
River levels will rise on the River Ouse due to high astronomical tides. River levels will be at their highest between 08:15 AM and 09:15 AM on 30/09/2023. Areas most at risk include The tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert for subsequent tides 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 9PM on 30/09/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2023 15:08
River Ouse
Levels on the River Ouse are currently falling, but are expected to begin rising again this evening, Thursday 16/03/23, with levels in York expected to peak on Friday afternoon. Peak levels are forecast to be similar to those seen earlier this week, before falling back down into the weekend. Areas most at risk include locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. 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 17:00 on Friday, 17/03/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2023 16:59
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high on the River Ouse due to recent rain and snowmelt. Areas most at risk include locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels have peaked and are expected to continue falling overnight into Thursday, 16/03/2023. Further rain is forecast overnight and on Thursday morning, and levels are expected to rise again Thursday evening into Friday 17/03/2023. We will continue to monitor the forecast and update this warning 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 17:00 on Thursday, 16/03/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2023 07:57
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to recent rain and snowmelt. Areas most at risk include locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels have peaked and are expected to fall throughout Wednesday, 15/03/2023. Further rain is forecast and levels are expected to rise and fall over the rest of the week. We will continue to monitor the forecast and update this warning 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 12:00 on Wednesday, 15/03/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 20:03
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to recent rain and snowmelt. Areas most at risk include locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels are forecast to peak overnight on Tuesday, 14/03/2023 at York (Viking) at a level of 3.4m. 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 09:00 on Wednesday morning,15/03/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 14:26
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to recent rain and snowmelt. Areas most at risk include locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Levels are forecast to peak overnight on Tuesday, 14/03/2023 at York (Viking) at a level of 3.4m. 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 8 PM on 14/03/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2023 08:42
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse due to recent rain and snowmelt. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. River levels are expected to continue rising steadily on 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 3 PM on 14/03/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 16:57
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse due to snowmelt. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. 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 10 AM on 14/03/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2023 15:27
River Ouse
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 9 Jan 2023 08:34
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall. The current river level at Naburn is 2.5m. The current river level in York is 2.8m and falling slowly. River levels will continue to fall throughout today 09/01/2023. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5-day flood forecast. This message will be updated at approximately 4pm today, Monday 09/01/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2023 20:58
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall. The current river level at Naburn is 2.6m. The current river level in York is peaking at a level of 2.9m. Levels are expected to fall slowly overnight. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5-day flood forecast. This message will be updated at approximately 9am tomorrow, Monday 09/01/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2023 16:06
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall. The current river level at Naburn is 2.6m. The current river level in York is peaking at a level of 2.9m. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5-day flood forecast. This message will be updated at approximately 9pm today, Sunday 08/01/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2023 08:50
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall. The current river level at Naburn is 2.5m and falling slowly. The current river level in York is 2.9m and is slowly rising. River levels are expected to peak this afternoon, Sunday 08/01/23. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5-day flood forecast. This message will be updated at approximately 4pm today, Sunday 08/01/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 20:49
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall. The current river level at Naburn is 2.2m and falling slowly. The current river level in York is 2.5m and is beginning to rise. River levels are expected to rise overnight tonight and tomorrow, Sunday 08/01/2023. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5-day flood forecast. This message will be updated at approximately 9am tomorrow, Sunday 08/01/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 15:54
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall. The current river level at Naburn is 2.28m and falling slowly. The current river level in York is 2.55m. Levels are expected to fall slowly through today and then are expected to rise again later this evening, Saturday 07/01/2023. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5-day flood forecast. This message will be updated at approximately 9pm today Saturday 07/01/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 09:32
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall. The current river level at Naburn is 2.37m and falling slowly. The current river level in York is 2.65m. Levels will remain around this level through today and into tomorrow Saturday 7th January 2023. Levels are expected to fall slowly through today and then are expected to rise again later today, Saturday 07/01/2023 but are not expected to be significant. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated at approximately 4pm today Saturday 07/01/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2023 20:44
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall. The current river level at Naburn is 2.5m. The current river level in York is 2.85m. Levels will remain around this level through tonight and into tomorrow, Saturday 7th January 2023. Further rainfall is forecast for the weekend which will keep levels high but are not expected to rise significantly. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5-day flood forecast. This message will be updated at approximately 9am tomorrow Saturday 07/01/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2023 15:52
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall. The current river level at Naburn is 2.56m. The current river level in York is 2.86m. Levels will remain around this level throughout today, Friday 6th January 2023. Further rainfall is forecast for the weekend which will keep levels high but are not expected to rise significantly. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5-day flood forecast. This message will be updated at approximately 9pm the evening 06/01/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2023 10:43
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall. The current river level at Naburn is 2.6m. The current river level in York is 2.9m. Levels will remain around this level through today Friday 6th January 2023. Further rainfall is forecast for the weekend which will keep levels high, but are not expected to rise significantly. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated at approximately 4pm the evening 06/01/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2023 16:24
River Ouse
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 28 Dec 2022 16:36
River Ouse
The flood alert is now in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby. Flooding is possible for the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. River levels are forecast to rise on the river Ouse due to persistent rain through Wednesday, 28/12/2022. Further bands of rain are forecast over the coming days, which may cause river levels to remain high. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 20:12
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels continue to remain high on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land is expected. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Levels at Naburn remain high. No further rainfall is expected tomorrow, Friday 25/11/2022, and we expect levels to remain high. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. This message will be updated by 8am on Friday, 25/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 16:38
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels continue to remain high on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land is expected. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Levels at Naburn remain high. Further rain is forecast on Thursday, and we expect levels to remain high. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. This message will be updated by 10:00pm on Thursday, 24/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 09:07
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels continue to remain high on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land is expected. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Levels at Naburn remain high. Further rain is forecast on Thursday, and we expect levels to remain high. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. This message will be updated by 5:00pm on Thursday, 24/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 20:37
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels continue to remain high on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land is expected. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Levels at Naburn remain high. Further rain is forecast on Thursday, and we expect levels to remain high overnight and into Thursday, 24/11/2022. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. This message will be updated by 09:00am on Thursday, 24/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 15:00
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels continue to remain high on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land is expected. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Levels at Naburn remain high. Further rain is forecast on Thursday, and we expect levels to rise again slightly overnight into Thursday, 24/11/2022. We continue to monitor levels and forecasts. This message will be updated by 9pm on Wednesday 23/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 09:22
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels continue to remain high on the River Ouse in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land is expected. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Levels at Naburn remain high. Further rain is forecast on Wednesday, and we expect levels to rise again slightly overnight into Thursday, 24/11/2022. We continue to monitor levels and forecasts. This message will be updated by 3pm on 23/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 20:23
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels continue to rise slightly on the River Ouse through York this evening, Tuesday, 22/11/2022 in response to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land is expected. Levels at Naburn remain high and are expected to peak overnight and fall back again during Wednesday, 23/11/2022. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Forecasts currently indicate that flood warnings will not be required overnight, Tuesday 22/11/2022. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Further rain is forecast on Wednesday, and we expect levels to rise again slightly overnight into Thursday, 24/11/2022. We continue to monitor levels and forecasts. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 23/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 16:39
River Ouse
This flood alert has been re-issued as levels are rising slightly again on the River Ouse overnight on Tuesday, 22/11/2022 in response to heavy rainfall on Monday 21/11/2022. Flooding of low-lying land is expected. Levels at Naburn remain high and are expected to rise slowly overnight on Tuesday and fall back again during Wednesday, 23/11/2022. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Forecasts currently indicate that flood warnings will not be required overnight, Tuesday 22/11/2022. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We continue to monitor levels and forecasts. This message will be updated by 10am on 23/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 13:17
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels are rising again on the River Ouse in York on Tuesday, 22/11/2022 in response to heavy rainfall yesterday, Monday 21/11/2022, so flooding of low-lying land is expected. Levels at Naburn remain high and are expected to rise slowly during Tuesday. Areas most at risk include the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Forecasts currently indicate that flood warnings will not be required today, Tuesday 22/11/2022. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We continue to monitor levels and forecasts. This message will be updated by 9 PM on 22/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 07:38
River Ouse
River Ouse levels continue to remain above normal due to recent rainfall, so this alert remains in force. River levels are forecast to start rising again on Tuesday afternoon due to rainfall on Monday, 21/11/2022 and Tuesday, 22/11/2022. Flooding remains possible on riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York and Naburn, particularly around Naburn Lock. It is possible we may need to issue a flood warning for property flooding for this area from Tuesday afternoon onwards. Levels are currently expected to start falling during Wednesday, 23/11/2022. Tidal levels are not currently of concern. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 22/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 20:35
River Ouse
River Ouse levels continue to remain above normal due to recent rainfall, so this alert remains in force. River levels are forecast to start rising again on Tuesday morning due to rainfall on Monday, 21/11/2022 and Tuesday, 22/11/2022. Flooding remains possible on riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York and Naburn, particularly around Naburn Lock. It is possible we may need to issue a flood warning for property flooding for this area from Tuesday afternoon onwards. Levels are currently expected to start falling during Wednesday, 23/11/2022. Tidal levels are not currently of concern. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 22/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 11:48
River Ouse
River Ouse levels are continuing to fall slowly in York and Naburn but this alert remains in force as further rainfall is expected on Monday afternoon 21/11/2022, and river levels are forecast to rise again on Tuesday 22/11/2022. Flooding remains possible on riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York and Naburn, particularly around Naburn Lock. Tidal levels are not currently of concern. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 21/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 07:35
River Ouse
River Ouse levels are continuing to fall following recent higher levels resulting from rainfall on 17/11/2022. Flooding remains possible on riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York and Naburn, particularly around Naburn Lock. River levels have also peaked at Naburn and will continue to fall slowly. Tidal levels are not currently of concern. Further rainfall is expected later today, and river levels may fluctuate further, remaining high on Monday (21/11/2022). The Foss Barrier is no longer in operation. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We anticipate being able to remove this alert later today. Nevertheless, this message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 21/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2022 19:46
River Ouse
River Ouse levels are continuing to fall following prolonged rainfall on 17/11/2022. Flooding remains possible on riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York and Naburn, particularly around Naburn Lock. River levels have also peaked at Naburn and will continue to fall slowly. Tidal levels are not currently of concern. Further rainfall is expected later today, and river levels may fluctuate further, remaining high on Sunday night and Monday. The Foss Barrier is no longer in operation. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. We anticipate being able to remove this alert. Nevertheless, this message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 21/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2022 09:21
River Ouse
River Ouse levels remain high due to prolonged rainfall on 17/11/2022. Flooding remains possible on riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York and Naburn, particularly around Naburn Lock. We have issued a flood warning for Naburn Lock. River levels in York peaked overnight on Friday evening at approximately 3.3m and are now falling slowly. The Ouse level at York Viking Recorder is currently just below 2.7m and whilst falling now, is forecast to rise later today towards a smaller second peak of approximately 3m on Monday morning (21/11/2022) in response to more recent rainfall. River levels have also peaked at Naburn but may rise to a smaller second peak Sunday evening or Monday morning (21/11/2022). Tidal levels are not currently of concern. Further rainfall is expected from today and river levels may fluctuate further, remaining high on Sunday and Monday. We are closing riverside flood gates in York. The Foss Barrier is in operation. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 20/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2022 21:39
River Ouse
River Ouse levels remain high due to prolonged rainfall on 17/11/2022. Flooding is expected at riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York and Naburn, particularly around Naburn Lock. We have issued a flood warning for Naburn Lock. River levels in York peaked overnight on Friday evening at approximately 3.3m and are now falling slowly. The Ouse level at York Viking Recorder is currently at 3m and is forecast to continue to fall slowly over the next 24 hours. River levels have also peaked at Naburn, but will remain high around Naburn lock as well as downstream of Naburn and within washlands throughout the weekend. Tidal levels are not currently of concern. Further rainfall is expected from Sunday and river levels will remain high even if they fall slightly over the weekend. We are closing riverside flood gates in York. The Foss Barrier is in operation. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 20/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2022 11:27
River Ouse
River Ouse levels remain high due to prolonged rainfall on 17/11/2022. Flooding is expected at riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York and Naburn, particularly around Naburn Lock. We have issued a flood warning for Naburn Lock. River levels in York peaked overnight on Friday evening at approximately 3.3m and are now falling slowly. The Ouse level at York Viking Recorder is currently just below 3.2m and is forecast to continue to fall slowly over the next 24 hours. River levels will remain high downstream of Naburn and within washlands throughout the weekend. Friday and Saturday are expected to be largely dry days; however, levels will remain high as the water makes its way down from the upper catchments. Tidal levels are not currently of concern. Further rainfall is expected from Sunday and river levels will remain high even if they fall slightly over the weekend. We are closing riverside flood gates in York. The Foss Barrier is in operation. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 19/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 21:18
River Ouse
River levels remain high on the River Ouse due to prolonged rainfall on Thursday, 17/11/2022. Flooding is expected at riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York and Naburn, in particular around Naburn Lock. River levels are forecast to rise further during Friday, and we have issued a flood warning for Naburn Lock. River levels in York are expected to peak late on Friday evening at approximately 3.3m and will remain higher downstream of Naburn and within washlands throughout the weekend. Friday and Saturday are expected to be largely dry days; however, levels will remain high as the water makes its way down from the upper catchments. Tidal levels are not currently of concern. From Sunday, further rainfall is expected, and river levels will remain high even if they fall slightly over the weekend. We are closing riverside flood gates in York. The Foss Barrier is in operation. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 19/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 11:08
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse due to prolonged rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales on Thursday 17/11/2022. Flooding is expected at riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York and Naburn, in particular around Naburn Lock. River levels are forecast to rise further during Friday, and we have issued a flood warning for Naburn Lock. River levels in York are expected to peak late on Friday into Saturday, however will remain higher downstream of Naburn and within washlands. Friday and Saturday are expected to be largely dry days; however, levels will remain high as the water makes its way down from the upper catchments. Tidal levels are not currently of concern. From Sunday, further rainfall is expected, and river levels will remain high even if they fall slightly over the weekend. We are closing riverside flood gates in York. The Foss Barrier is in operation. 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 PM on 18/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 21:58
River Ouse
River levels are forecast to rise on the river Ouse due to prolonged rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales overnight, and today, Thursday 17/11/2022. Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York and Naburn, in particular around Naburn Lock. River levels are forecast to rise further during Friday, and it is possible that we may need to issue some lower-level flood warnings as the river rises. River levels are expected to peak late on Friday into Saturday. Friday and Saturday are expected to be largely dry days; however, levels will remain high as the water makes its way down from the upper catchments. Tidal levels are not currently of concern. We are closing riverside flood gates in York. The Foss Barrier is expected to be operational from tonight, based on current forecasts. 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 15:43
River Ouse
River levels are forecast to rise on the river Ouse due to prolonged rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales overnight, and today, Thursday 17/11/2022. Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York and Naburn, in particular around Naburn Lock. River levels are forecast to rise further during Friday, and it is possible that we may need to issue some lower-level flood warnings as the river rises. River levels are expected to peak late on Friday into Saturday. Friday and Saturday are expected to be largely dry days, however levels will remain high as the water makes its way down from the upper catchments. Tidal levels are not currently of concern. We are closing riverside flood gates in York. The Foss Barrier is expected to be operational from tonight, based on current forecasts. 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 10:30 PM on 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2022 19:47
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high following recent rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales. The river level has peaked and is beginning to slowly fall but river levels will remain high overnight, Saturday 05/03/2022. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. There is no significant rainfall forecast over the coming days. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated before 9.00am 06/03/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2022 09:25
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as river levels are rising following recent rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales. River levels are beginning to reach their peak and will begin to slowly fall this afternoon, Saturday 5th March. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible on Saturday 05/03/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. There is no significant rainfall forecast over the coming days. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2022 19:48
River Ouse
This flood alert has been issued as river levels are rising following recent rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible overnight on Friday 04/03/2022 and Saturday 05/03/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect levels on the lower River Ouse to rise overnight and peak on Saturday afternoon, 05/03/2022. There is no significant rainfall forecast over the coming days. We have staff on site and the Foss Barrier may be in operation tomorrow morning if required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00am on 05/03/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2022 08:51
River Ouse
Levels on the River Ouse are continuing to fall slowly. However, flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse, with low lying land most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land in Acaster Malbis, Acaster Selby and Naburn Lock, particularly around high tide times. We are monitoring river levels closely and with no further significant rainfall expected over the coming days, we expect levels to continue to fall slowly towards normal. However, water may remain on low lying land, Ings and washlands for several days. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9PM on Saturday 26/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2022 21:04
River Ouse
Levels on the River Ouse are continuing to fall slowly. However, flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse and several flood warnings remain in force, with low lying land most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land in Acaster Malbis, Acaster Selby and Naburn Lock, particularly around high tide times. We are monitoring river levels closely and with no further significant rainfall expected over the coming days, we expect levels to continue to fall slowly towards normal. However, water may remain on low lying land, Ings and washlands for several days. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9AM on Saturday 26/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2022 08:55
River Ouse
Levels on the River Ouse are continuing to fall slowly. However, flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse and several flood warnings remain in force, with low lying land most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land in Acaster Malbis, Acaster Selby and Naburn Lock, particularly around high tide times. We are monitoring river levels closely and with no further significant rainfall expected over the coming days, we expect levels to continue to fall slowly towards normal. However, water may remain on low lying land, Ings and washlands for several days. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9PM on Friday 25/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2022 21:08
River Ouse
Levels on the River Ouse are continuing to fall slowly. However, flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse and several flood warnings remain in force, with low lying land most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land in Acaster Malbis, Acaster Selby and Naburn Lock, particularly around high tide times. We are monitoring river levels closely and with no further significant rainfall expected over the coming days, we expect levels to continue to fall slowly towards normal. However, water may remain on low lying land, Ings and washlands for several days. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9AM on Friday 25/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2022 10:47
River Ouse
Levels on the River Ouse are continuing to fall slowly. However, flooding continues to affect locations near the River Ouse and several flood warnings remain in force, with low lying land most affected, particularly around riverside footpaths and low lying land in Acaster Malbis, Acaster Selby and Naburn Lock, particularly around high tide times. We are monitoring river levels closely and with no further significant rainfall expected over the coming days, we expect levels to continue to fall slowly towards normal. However, water may remain on low lying land, Ings and washlands for several days. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10PM on Thursday 24/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 17:19
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force. The River Ouse has peaked in York at a level of 4.58m. We expect the river to remain high throughout the morning and then gradually recede. The River Ouse in Naburn has also peaked and will remain high through today, Wednesday 23/02/2022. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Flooding is possible, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around high tide times. We are monitoring river levels closely and expect them to stay high for several days. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated in the morning on Thursday 24/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 04:46
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force. The River Ouse has peaked in York at a level of 4.58m. We expect the river to remain high throughout the morning and then gradually recede. The River Ouse in Naburn has also peaked and will remain high through the morning today, Wednesday 23/02/2022. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Flooding is possible, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around high tide times. We are monitoring river levels closely and expect them to stay high for several days. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated in the afternoon on Wednesday 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 21:04
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force. The River Ouse has peaked at a level of 4.58m. We expect the river to remain high overnight and then fall slowly. The River Ouse in Naburn has also peaked and will remain high overnight and tomorrow, Wednesday 23/02/2022. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Flooding is possible, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around high tide times. We are monitoring river levels closely and expect them to stay high for several days. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Wednesday 23/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 14:00
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force. The river Ouse at York is peaking at a level of 4.58 m. The river Ouse in Naburn is also peaking. We expect the river to stay at this level for most of today and then fall slowly. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Flooding is possible, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around high tide times. We are monitoring river levels closely and expect them to stay high for several days. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated this evening 22/02/2022 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2022 04:37
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels are rising due to recent heavy rainfall in the Dales. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. River levels on the Ouse in York are currently 4.55m and are expected to rise slowly to a peak of 4.7 m later on Tuesday morning. Levels are expected to remain high at least throughout Tuesday 22/02/02. River levels at Naburn are currently 3.8m and remaining high. Tides are not expected to significantly increase water levels but will keep levels high for several days. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Tuesday afternoon, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 19:50
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels are rising due to recent heavy rainfall in the Dales. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Levels on the River Ouse in York are expected to continue rising during Monday 21/02/2022, with a current peak forecast in York of around 4.7m-5m on Tuesday morning 22/02/2022. River levels at Naburn are currently 3.6m and are also rising slowly. Tides are not expected to significantly increase water levels but will keep levels high for several days. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated by 0900 on Tuesday morning.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 05:50
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels are rising due to recent heavy rainfall in the Dales. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Levels on the River Ouse in York are expected to continue rising during Monday 21/02/2022, with a current peak forecast in York of around 4.5m on Tuesday morning 22/02/2022. River levels in Naburn are also rising slowly. Showers are forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Monday evening.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 09:46
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall. The current river level at Naburn is 2.65m. The current river level in York is 2.33m. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Levels are forecast to fall slowly during the day on Sunday. Further significant rain is forecast for Sunday, which is expected to cause levels to rise again from Sunday evening until Tuesday morning. Flood warnings are likely to be issued as a result of this rain. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon am on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 20:44
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall. The current river level at Naburn is 2.4m. The current river level in York is 2.7m. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Levels are forecast to fall slowly during the day on Sunday. Further significant rain is forecast for Sunday, which is expected to cause levels to rise again from Sunday evening until Tuesday morning. Flood warnings are likely to be issued as a result of this rain. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 9:00 am on 20/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 16:13
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall. The current river level at Naburn is 2.4m. The current river level in York is 2.7m. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Levels are forecast to fall slowly during the day on Sunday. Further significant rain is forecast for Sunday, which is expected to cause levels to rise again from Sunday evening until Tuesday morning. Flood warnings are likely to be issued as a result of this rain. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on 19/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 08:24
River Ouse
The flood alert has been issued for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby. River levels remain high due to recent rainfall and are expected to rise through this morning, Saturday 19/02/2022. The current river level in York is 2.6m. The current river level at Naburn is 2.2m. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. The current forecast indicates that the river Ouse at York will peak just below 2.9m late on Saturday morning. The Foss Barrier may be operated during Saturday. Levels are forecast to fall slowly during the day on Sunday. Further significant rain is forecast for Sunday, which may cause levels on the River Ouse to rise again from Sunday evening until Tuesday morning. Flood warnings might be issued as a result of this rain. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 4:00pm on 19/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 21:03
River Ouse
The flood alert has been issued for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby. River levels remain high due to recent rainfall and are expected to rise through this evening Friday 18/02/2022 and into tomorrow Saturday 19/02/2022. The current river level in York is 2.07m. The current river level at Naburn is 1.81m. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Early forecast indicates that York will peak between 2.9-3.2m on Saturday between 11am and 1pm. The Foss Barrier may be operated during Saturday. Levels are forecast to fall slowly during the day on Sunday. Further significant rain is forecast for Sunday, which may cause levels on the River Ouse to rise again from Sunday evening until Tuesday morning. Flood warnings might be issued as a result of this rain. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 9:00am on 19/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 19:51
River Ouse
The flood alert has been issued for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby. River levels remain high due to recent rainfall and are expected to rise through this evening Friday 18/02/2022 and into tomorrow Saturday 19/02/2022. The current river level in York is 2m. The current river level at Naburn is 1.8m. Low lying land around the River Ouse is at risk of flooding. Early forecast indicates that York will peak between 3.2-3.5m on Saturday between 2pm and 3pm. The Foss Barrier may be operated during Saturday. Levels are forecast to fall slowly during the day on Sunday. Further significant rain is forecast for Sunday, which may cause levels on the River Ouse to rise again from Sunday evening until Tuesday morning. Flood warnings might be issued as a result of this rain. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 21:05
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels remain high due to yesterday’s heavy rain. Further rainfall is forecast for Friday 18/02/2022 and over the weekend which may see levels rise again. The River Ouse in York has peaked at around 2.5m and is falling slowly. The current level in York is 2.46m. The river level at Naburn is 2.14m and will remain around this level on Thursday and is expected to start falling during Friday. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 16:50
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels remain high due to recent heavy rain. Further rainfall is forecast for Friday 18/02/2022 and over the weekend which may see levels rise again. The River Ouse in York has peaked at around 2.5m. Levels are expected to start falling during Thursday evening 17/02/2022. Levels at Naburn will remain around 2.1m on Thursday but are expected to start falling during Friday. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated by 9:00PM on 17/02/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 10:21
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse has been issued due to rising river levels following yesterday’s rainfall in the upper catchments. River levels are rising slowly at Naburn where the current level is 2m, upstream of the weir. The level of the River Ouse in York is currently 2.26m and forecast to rise to a peak of around 2.5 m later on today Thursday 17th February 2022. Further rainfall is forecast for tomorrow Friday 18th February 2022 and in to the weekend, this is likely to keep upstream river levels high. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on this evening at before 9pm, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2022 20:55
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high following recent rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from today, Monday 14/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Levels on the River Ouse have peaked and are expected to gradually fall overnight into Tuesday, 15/02/2022. The weather remains unsettled for the next few days and levels may rise again on Tuesday evening, into Wednesday. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and checking and operating defences as required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9.30 am on Tuesday, 15/02/22, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2022 17:37
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as river levels remain high following recent rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from today, Monday 14/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Levels on the River Ouse have peaked and are expected to gradually fall overnight into Tuesday 15/02/2022. The weather remains unsettled for the next few days and levels may rise again on Tuesday evening into Wednesday. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and checking and operating defences as required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9 pm this evening, Monday 14/02/22 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2022 11:38
River Ouse
This flood alert has been issued as river levels are rising following recent rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from today, Monday 14/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect levels on the lower River Ouse to fall later today. The weather remains unsettled for the next few days and levels may rise again on Tuesday evening into Wednesday. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and checking and operating defences as required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 7:30 pm this evening, Monday 14/02/22 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2022 15:50
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as river levels are high following recent rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Monday 07/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect levels on the lower River Ouse to remain high through most of Monday before starting to fall in the evening. 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 7 Feb 2022 08:39
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as river levels are high following recent rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Monday 07/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect levels on the lower River Ouse to remain high through most of Monday before starting to fall in the evening. 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 21:53
River Ouse
This flood alert has been issued as river levels are high following recent rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible on Sunday 06/02/2022 and on Monday 07/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect levels on the lower River Ouse to remain high from Sunday evening through the night into Monday. The weather remains unsettled for the next few days but we are not currently expecting river levels to rise again significantly. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and checking and operating defences as required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2022 16:54
River Ouse
This flood alert has been issued as river levels are rising following recent rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from early afternoon today, Sunday 06/02/2022, and on Monday 07/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect levels on the lower River Ouse to rise through Sunday and to remain high through the night into Monday. 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 09:39
River Ouse
This flood alert has been issued as river levels are rising following recent rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from early afternoon today, Sunday 06/02/2022, and on Monday 07/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect levels on the lower River Ouse to rise through Sunday and to peak on Monday. 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 1 Jan 2022 09:18
River Ouse
River levels have peaked on the River Ouse in York and levels are beginning to fall slowly through the rest of the day. The Flood Warning has now been removed. However, a Flood Alert remains in force for the wider area, so flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible. Please take care and avoid riverside paths and roads, which may be flooded. We will continue to monitor levels closely, however no further significant rainfall is expected and we expect levels to return towards normal during the day. This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 01/01/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2021 21:06
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse, due to overnight rainfall in the Dales. Areas most at risk include The tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rain showers are forecast during tomorrow, with levels expected to peak late morning tomorrow, Saturday 1st January 2022. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences along the River Ouse in York. The Foss Barrier will be in operation from later today. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 am on 01/01/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2021 13:14
River Ouse
River levels are rising on the River Ouse, due to overnight rainfall in the Dales. Areas most at risk include The tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. Further rain showers are forecast during tomorrow, with levels expected to peak late morning tomorrow, Saturday 1st January 2022. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences along the River Ouse in York. The Foss Barrier will be in operation from later today. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 31/12/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Dec 2021 09:35
River Ouse
River levels have risen as a result of snow-melt, and additional rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, Thursday 02/12/21, around the Naburn area. 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 on Thursday afternoon, 02/12/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2021 23:50
River Ouse
River levels have risen as a result of snow-melt, and additional rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible on Wednesday 01/12/21 and we expect river levels to remain high into the early hours of Thursday 02/12/21, around the Naburn area. 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, 02/12/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2021 17:32
River Ouse
River levels have risen as a result of snow-melt, and additional rainfall overnight on 30/11/2021. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, 01/12/21. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect river levels to remain high into the early hours of Thursday 02/12/21, around the Naburn area. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening 01/12/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2021 08:56
River Ouse
River levels have risen as a result of snow-melt, and additional rainfall overnight on 30/11/2021. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, 01/12/21. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect river levels to remain high into the early hours of Thursday 02/12/21, around the Naburn area. 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 18:39
River Ouse
River levels have risen as a result of snow-melt, and additional rainfall is forecast overnight on 30/11/2021. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible from 09:00 tomorrow morning, 01/12/21. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. We expect river levels to remain high on Thursday 02/12/21. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning 01/12/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2021 20:27
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels in York are high due to heavy rainfall upstream in the Pennines over the last few days. Areas near the River Ouse with low-lying land are expected to be most affected, particularly the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. The river level in Naburn at 20:00 on Tuesday 02/11/2021 is 2.2m and levels are continuing to fall slowly. Levels downstream at Selby Westmill are not currently of concern. No significant rainfall is expected in the next couple of days. We will continue to monitor levels closely and currently expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning 03/11/2021. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Please see GOV.UK website for the latest river levels. This message will be updated by 09:00 on Wednesday 03/11/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2021 17:37
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels in York remain high due to heavy rainfall upstream in the Pennines over the last few days. Areas near the River Ouse with low-lying land are expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. The river level in Naburn at 17:00 on Tuesday 02/11/2021 is 2.27m and levels are continuing to fall slowly. Levels downstream at Selby Westmill are not currently of concern. No significant rainfall is expected in the next couple of days. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Please see GOV.UK website for the latest river levels. This message will be updated by 21:00 on Tuesday 02/11/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2021 10:40
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels in York remain high due to heavy rainfall upstream in the Pennines over the last few days. Areas near the River Ouse with low lying land are expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. The river level in Naburn at 10:00 on Tuesday 02/11/2021 is 2.49m and levels are forecast to remain high on Tuesday morning 02/11/2021 and begin falling later in the day. Levels downstream at Selby Westmill are not currently of concern. No significant rainfall is expected in the next couple of days. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Please see GOV.UK website for the latest river levels.This message will be updated by 18:00 02/11/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2021 01:27
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby has been issued as levels are rising steadily in York due to heavy rainfall upstream in the Pennines over the last few days. Areas near the River Ouse with low-lying land are expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. The river level in Naburn at 01:00 on Tuesday 02/11/2021 is 2.35m and levels are forecast to peak early on Tuesday morning, 02/11/2021. Levels downstream at Selby Westmill are not currently of concern. No significant rainfall is expected in the next couple of days. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Please see GOV.UK website for the latest river levels and forecast for York. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 23:41
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains as river levels are rising steadily in York due to heavy rain upstream on the Pennines over the last few days. Areas near the River Ouse with low-lying land are expected to be most affected, particularly the tidal foreshore and agricultural land next to the river in Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. The river level in Naburn at 23:25 on Monday 01/11/2021 is 2.29m and levels are forecast to rise slowly overnight and peak in the early hours of Tuesday 02/11/2021. Levels downstream at Selby Westmill are not currently of concern. No significant rainfall is expected in the next couple of days. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Please see GOV.UK website for the latest river levels and forecast for York. This message will be updated by 09:30 on Tuesday 02/11/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 17:15
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby has been issued as levels are rising steadily in York due to heavy rainfall upstream in the Pennines over the last few days. Areas near the River Ouse with low lying land are expected to be most affected, particularly around the tidal foreshore and agricultural land adjacent to the river in the Cawood, Kelfield, Wistow and Selby areas. The river level in Naburn at 16:45 on Monday 01/11/2021 is 1.9m and levels are forecast to rise slowly overnight and peak Tuesday 02/11/2021. Levels downstream at Selby Westmill are not currently of concern. No significant rainfall is expected in the next couple of days. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Please see GOV.UK website for the latest river levels and forecast for York. This message will be updated by 01:00 on Tuesday 02/11/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2021 19:55
River Ouse
The Flood Alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force, as river levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall. The River Ouse in York is currently 2.5m and at Naburn is 2.3m and is continuing to fall steadily. Flooding of low lying footpaths, roads, and farmland remains possible. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few 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 on Wednesday morning 31/03/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2021 15:45
River Ouse
The Flood Alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force, due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall. The River Ouse in York is currently 2.7m and 2.4m at Naburn. River levels have peaked and are beginning to fall. Consequently, flooding of low lying footpaths, roads, and farmland remains possible. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few 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 30 Mar 2021 08:48
River Ouse
The Flood Alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force, due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall. The River Ouse in York is currently 2.95m and 2.5m at Naburn. River levels have peaked and are beginning to fall. Consequently, flooding of low lying footpaths, roads, and farmland remains possible. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few 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 20:57
River Ouse
The Flood Alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force, due to high river levels following recent heavy rainfall. The River Ouse in York is currently 2.9m and is expected to reach a peak of approximately 3.1m in the early hours of tomorrow morning, Tuesday 30/03/21. The current river level at Naburn is 2.5m and will remain high overnight. Consequently, flooding of low lying footpaths, roads, and farmland remains possible. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few 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 on Tuesday morning, 30/03/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2021 17:05
River Ouse
The Flood Alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force, due to rising river levels as a result of recent heavy rainfall. The River Ouse in York is currently 2.82m and is expected to continue to rise steadily throughout today, Monday 29th March, reaching approximately 3.3m in the early hours of tomorrow morning, Tuesday 30th March. The current river level at Naburn is 2.4m and is also expected to continue to rise throughout today. Consequently, flooding of low lying footpaths, roads and farmland is possible. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few 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 16:53
River Ouse
The Flood Alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force, due to rising river levels as a result of recent heavy rainfall. The River Ouse in York is currently 2.2m and is expected to continue to rise steadily throughout today, Monday 29th March, reaching approximately 3m in the early hours of tomorrow morning, Tuesday 30th March. The current river level at Naburn is 1.8m and is also expected to continue to rise throughout today. Consequently, flooding of low lying footpaths, roads and farmland is possible. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few 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 08:54
River Ouse
The Flood Alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force, due to rising river levels as a result of recent heavy rainfall. The River Ouse in York is currently 2.2m and is expected to continue to rise steadily throughout today, Monday 29th March, reaching approximately 3m in the early hours of tomorrow morning, Tuesday 30th March. The current river level at Naburn is 1.8m and is also expected to continue to rise throughout today. Consequently, flooding of low lying footpaths, roads and farmland is possible. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few 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 20:39
River Ouse
The Flood Alert for the Tidal River Ouse has been issued as river levels are expected to rise overnight into Monday morning, 29th March following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying footpaths, roads and farmland is possible. Our incident response staff continue to closely monitoring the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Monday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2021 08:28
River Ouse
The flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse. The current river level at Naburn is 2.55 m upstream of the weir and falling slowly. The level of the River Ouse in York is currently 2.25 m and falling slowly. The level at Cawood is 5.85m and fluctuating with the tides. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated this afternoon (15/03/21) or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2021 21:17
River Ouse
The flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse. River levels are high in response to rainfall over the last few days. The current river level at Naburn is 2.4 m upstream of the weir and falling slowly. The level of the River Ouse in York is currently 2.63 m and falling slowly. The level at Cawood is 5.6m and fluctuating with the tides. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Monday morning (15/03/21) or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2021 15:34
River Ouse
The flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse. River levels are high in response to rainfall over the last few days. The current river level at Naburn is 2.55 m upstream of the weir and will remain high throughout the day. The level of the River Ouse in York is currently 2.8 m and falling slowly. The level at Cawood is 5.5m and fluctuating with the tides. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated this evening (Sunday 14/03/21) or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2021 08:29
River Ouse
The flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse. River levels are high in response to rainfall over the last few days. The current river level at Naburn is 2.57 m upstream of the weir and will remain high throughout the day. The level of the River Ouse in York is currently 2.96 m, having peaked on Friday, 12/03/21. The level in Cawood is 5.5m and fluctuating with the tides. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated this evening (Sunday 14/03/21) or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2021 20:57
River Ouse
The flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse. River levels are high in response to rainfall over the last few days. River levels have peaked at Naburn where the current level is 2.62 m upstream of the weir and will remain high throughout the day. The level of the River Ouse in York is currently 2.96 m, having peaked yesterday (Friday 12/03/21). The level in Cawood is 5.95m and fluctuating with the tides. Recent rainfall will keep levels high through the weekend and tides are building to mini-springs peaking on Monday. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated in the morning (Sunday 14/03/21) or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2021 15:18
River Ouse
The flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse. River levels are high in response to rainfall over the last few days. River levels have peaked at Naburn where the current level is 2.66 m upstream of the weir and will remain high throughout the day. The level of the River Ouse in York is currently 3 m, having peaked yesterday (Friday 12/03/21). The level in Cawood is 5.59m and fluctuating with the tides. Recent rainfall will keep levels high through the weekend and tides are building to mini-springs peaking on Monday. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated this evening, 13/03/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2021 08:28
River Ouse
The flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse. River levels are high in response to rainfall over the last few days. River levels have peaked at Naburn where the current level is 2.7m upstream of the weir and will remain high throughout the day. The level of the River Ouse in York is currently 3.08m, having peaked yesterday,Friday, 12/03/21. The level in Cawood is 5.53m, fluctuating with the tides, but rising slowly. Recent rainfall will keep levels high through the weekend and tides are building to mini-springs peaking on Monday. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated this afternoon, 13/03/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2021 20:55
River Ouse
The flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse. River levels are high in response to rainfall over the last 2 days. River levels have peaked at Naburn where the current level is 2.7m upstream of the weir. The level of the River Ouse in York is currently 3.12m, having peaked this afternoon (Friday 12/03/21). The level in Cawood is 5.8m, fluctuating with the tides, but rising slowly. Further rainfall is forecast in the upper catchments over the next few days which will keep upstream river levels high, and tides are building to mini-springs peaking on Monday. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Saturday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2021 15:10
River Ouse
The flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse. Rivers levels are high in response to rainfall over the last 2 days. River levels have peaked at Naburn where the current level is 2.7m upstream of the weir. The level of the River Ouse in York is currently 3.18m and will start to fall this afternoon (Friday 12/03/21) The level in Cawood is 5.5m. Further rainfall is forecast in the upper catchments over the next few days which will keep upstream river levels high, and tides are building to mini-springs at the weekend. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit 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 08:26
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse has been issued as river levels are rising following rain over the upper catchments. River levels are also rising slowly at Naburn where the current level is 2.65m upstream of the weir. The level of the River Ouse in York is currently 3.17m and not expected to rise much further, and the level in Cawood is 5.7m and rising. Further rainfall is forecast in the upper catchments over the next few days which will keep upstream river levels high, and tides are building to mini-springs at the weekend. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2021 20:08
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse has been issued as river levels are rising following rain over the upper catchments. River levels are also rising slowly at Naburn where the current level is 2.3m upstream of the weir. The level of the River Ouse in York is currently 2.68m and forecast to rise to a peak of around 3.4 - 3.5m on Friday 12/03/21. Further rainfall is forecast in the upper catchments over the next few days which will keep upstream river levels high, and tides are building to mini-springs at. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated on Friday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2021 12:57
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse has been issued as river levels are rising following rain over the upper catchments. River levels are also rising slowly at Naburn where the current level is 1.9m upstream of the weir. The level of the River Ouse in York is currently 2.2m and forecast to rise to a peak of around 3.4 - 3.8m on Friday 12/03/21. Further rainfall is forecast in the upper catchments over the next few days which will keep upstream river levels high, and tides are building to mini-springs at the weekend. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated Thursday evening 11/03/21 before 8pm, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2021 08:31
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high following recent rainfall in the upper catchment. The river levels peaked yesterday evening and are beginning to fall. No further significant rainfall is forecast. 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. This message will be updated on Friday afternoon, 26/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2021 23:24
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels have risen as a result of recent rainfall in the upper catchment. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible from today, Thursday 25/02/2021. 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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Friday morning, 26/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2021 17:41
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels have risen as a result of recent rainfall in the upper catchment. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible from today, Thursday 25/02/2021. 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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Friday morning, 26/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2021 09:36
River Ouse
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of recent rainfall in the upper catchment Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is possible from today, Thursday 25/02/2021. 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 and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Thursday afternoon, 25/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2021 21:27
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force, as levels have risen following recent rainfall. River levels remain high at Naburn. The River Ouse in York peaked at 2.6m earlier this afternoon and is beginning to fall slowly. Ouse levels in York are expected to remain high through Sunday evening and overnight. Please avoid walking, cycling 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 and will update this message on Monday morning, 22/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2021 16:46
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall. River levels remain high at Naburn. The River Ouse in York peaked at 2.6m earlier this afternoon and is beginning to fall slowly. Ouse levels in York are expected to remain high through Sunday evening and overnight. Please avoid walking, cycling 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 and will update this message on Sunday night, 21/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2021 08:56
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall. River levels are also rising slowly at Naburn. The River Ouse in York is rising and is now expected to peak at about 2.7m at about 14:00 today. The level is then expected to fall slowly through the afternoon and overnight. Please avoid walking, cycling 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 and will update this message on Sunday evening, 21/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 21:34
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall. River levels are also rising slowly at Naburn. The River Ouse in York is expected to rise overnight on Saturday and into Sunday, 21/02/2021, peaking on Sunday afternoon at between 2.7m to 3m at York Viking Recorder. Please avoid walking, cycling 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 and will update this message on Sunday morning, 21/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 19:21
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall. River levels are also rising slowly at Naburn. The River Ouse in York is expected to rise overnight on Saturday and into Sunday, 21/02/2021, peaking on Sunday afternoon at between 2.7m to 3m at York Viking Recorder. Please avoid walking, cycling 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 and will update this message on Sunday morning, 21/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 17:34
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse is in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall. River levels are also rising slowly at Naburn. The level of the River Ouse in York is expected to reach a level of up to 3.1m by Sunday morning, 21/02/2021, peaking later on Sunday evening. Early forecasts indicate a peak level of up to 3.5m could be reached on Sunday evening. Please avoid walking, cycling 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 and will update this message on Sunday morning, 21/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2021 19:51
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force, due to high river levels following heavy rain and snowmelt on the upper catchments. River levels at Naburn are falling but remain high. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning 10/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2021 06:38
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force, due to high river levels following heavy rain and snowmelt on the upper catchments. River levels at Naburn are falling but remain high. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated on Tuesday evening 09/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 20:09
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force due to high river levels following heavy rain and snowmelt on the upper catchments. River levels at Naburn are falling but remain high. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated on Tuesday morning 09/02/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 11:37
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force due to high river levels following heavy rain and snowmelt on the upper catchments. River levels remain high at Naburn. The River Ouse in York peaked at a level of 3.9m, overnight on Sunday 07/02/2021 and levels are expected to continue falling slowly during Monday, 8/2/21 . Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated on Monday afternoon, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 03:32
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force due to high river levels following heavy rain and snowmelt on the upper catchments. River levels remain high at Naburn. The River Ouse in York peaked at a level of 3.9m, overnight on Sunday 07/02/2021 and levels will continue to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. This message will be updated in the morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 19:52
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force due to high river levels following heavy rain and snowmelt on the upper catchments. River levels remain high at Naburn. The River Ouse in York is peaking at a level of 3.9m, on Sunday 07/2/2021 and will remain high overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 7 Feb 2021 12:54
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force due to high river levels following heavy rain and snowmelt on the upper catchments. River levels remain high at Naburn. The River Ouse in York is over 3.8m and is forecast to peak below 3.9m at the York Viking recorder this evening, Sunday 7/2/21. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days which will keep river levels high. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 7 Feb 2021 04:03
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force due to high river levels following heavy rain and snowmelt on the upper catchments. River levels remain high at Naburn. The River Ouse in York is forecast to reach between 3.7 to 3.9m at the York Viking recorder on Sunday evening, 7/2/21. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days which will keep river levels high and possibly rise further. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 6 Feb 2021 20:21
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels are high following recent rainfall and snow melt. River levels remain high at Naburn. The River Ouse in York is forecast to reach between 3.7 to 3.9m at the York Viking recorder on Sunday evening, 07/02/21. Less rain is forecast in the next few days, and river levels are expected to fall slowly from Monday. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Sunday morning 07/02/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 11:17
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall and snow melt. River levels remain high at Naburn. The River Ouse in York is forecast to reach between 3.7 to 3.9m at the York Viking recorder on Sunday evening, 7/2/21. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days which will keep river levels high and possibly rising further. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Saturday evening, 06/02/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 00:02
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains inforce as levels have risen following recent rainfall and snow melt. River levels remain high at Naburn. The River Ouse in York is forecast to reach between 3.5 to 3.6m at the York Viking recorder in the early hours of Saturday morning 06/02/2021. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days which will keep river levels high and possibly rising further. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UKwebsite for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Saturday morning, 06/02/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 19:01
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall and snow melt. River levels remain high at Naburn. The River Ouse in York is forecast to reach between 3.5 to 3.6m at the York Viking recorder in the early hours of Saturday morning, 6/02/2021. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days which will keep river levels high and possibly rising further. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 11:01
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall and snow melt. River levels remain high at Naburn. The River Ouse in York is forecast to peak at between 3.5 to 3.6m at Viking around midnight tonight. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days which will keep river levels high. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Friday afternoon or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 00:39
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall and snow melt. River levels are also rising slowly at Naburn. The River Ouse in York is forecast to peak at between 3.2 to 3.3m at Viking today, then slowly fall. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days. Early forecasts suggest levels may rise again reaching a similar level as today on Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Friday morning, 05/02/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 19:10
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall and snow melt. River levels are also rising slowly at Naburn. The River Ouse in York is forecast to peak at between 3.2 to 3.3m at Viking overnight then slowly fall. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days. Early forecasts suggest levels may rise again reaching a similar level as today on Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Thursday evening, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 10:38
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall and snow melt. River levels are also rising slowly at Naburn. The River Ouse in York is forecast to peak at between 3.2 to 3.3m at Viking this afternoon then slowly fall. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days. Early forecasts suggest levels may rise again reaching a similar level as today on Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Thursday morning, 04/02/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 01:04
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall and snow melt. River levels are also rising slowly at Naburn. The level of the River Ouse in York is forecast to rise to around 3.3m to 3.4m on Thursday morning. Further rainfall and snow is forecast over the next few days which will keep river levels high. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Thursday morning, 04/02/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 18:33
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall and snow melt. River levels are also rising slowly at Naburn. The level of the River Ouse in York is forecast to rise to around 3.3m to 3.4m on Thursday morning. Further rainfall and snow is forecast over the next few days which will keep river levels high. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and up to date river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Thursday morning, 4/2/21 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 14:35
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse is in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall and snow melt. River levels are also rising slowly at Naburn. The level of the River Ouse in York is forecast to rise to around 3m in the early hours of Thursday morning, 4/2/21. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days which will keep river levels high. Please avoid walking, cycling 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 and will update this message on Wednesday evening, 3/2/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 10:54
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall. The River Ouse in York has peaked and is now slowly falling. The current level at York Viking recorder is 2.65m. The river levels at Naburn Lock and Cawood have peaked and are now falling slowly. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. Flood defences are being operated as required. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water, and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 22:03
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall. The River Ouse in York has peaked and is now slowly falling. The current level at York Viking recorder is 3.03m.The river levels at Naburn Lock and Cawood have peaked and are now falling slowly. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. Flood defences are being operated as required. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water, and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Monday morning, 01/02/21, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 17:03
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall. The River Ouse in York has peaked and is now slowly falling. The current level at York Viking recorder is 3.16m. The river levels at Naburn Lock and Cawood have peaked and are now falling slowly. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. Flood defences are being operated as required. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water, and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Sunday evening 31/01/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 09:34
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall. The River Ouse in York has peaked and is now slowly falling. The current level at York Viking recorder is 3.35m.The river levels at Naburn Lock and Cawood have peaked and are now falling slowly. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. Flood defences are being operated as required. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water, and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 21:26
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall. The River Ouse in York has peaked and is now slowly falling. The current level at York Viking recorder is 3.59m, on Saturday 30/01/2021. The river levels at Naburn Lock and Cawood have peaked and are now falling slowly. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. Flood defences are being operated as required. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Sunday morning, 31/01/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 17:43
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall. The River Ouse in York has peaked and is now slowly falling. The current level at York Viking recorder is 3.64m, on Saturday 30/01/2021. The river levels at Naburn Lock and Cawood are beginning to peak. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. Flood defences are being operated as required. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 10:10
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels have risen following recent rainfall. The River Ouse in York has now peaked. The current river level at York Viking recorder is 3.7m, on Saturday 30/01/2021. The river levels at Naburn Lock and Cawood are increasing slowly. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. Flood defences are being operated as required. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 03:50
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels are rising following recent rainfall. The River Ouse in York is expected to reach a level of between 3.6m and 3.9m in the early hours of Saturday morning, 30/01/2021. The river levels at Naburn Lock and Cawood are increasing slowly. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. Flood defences are operated as required. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 20:30
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels are rising following recent rainfall. The River Ouse in York is expected to reach a level of between 3.6m and 3.9m in the early hours of Saturday morning, 30/01/2021. The river levels at Naburn Lock and Cawood are increasing slowly. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. Flood defences are operated as required. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 13:01
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels are rising following recent rainfall. The River Ouse in York is expected to reach a level of between 3.6m and 3.9m in the early hours of Saturday morning, 30/01/2021. The river levels at Naburn Lock are increasing slowly and levels at Cawood have levelled off. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours. Flood defences are being operated as required. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 04:16
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels are rising following recent rainfall. The River Ouse in York is expected to reach a level of up to 3.1m over Thursday night into Friday morning, 29/01/2021, and levels at Naburn Lock and Cawood will rise on overnight on Thursday and into Friday. Some further rainfall is expected overnight on Thursday, and levels will remain high and could rise further at the weekend. Early forecasts indicate a peak level in York of up to 3.6m could be reached on Saturday or Sunday. Flood defences will be operated as required. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 21:25
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse remains in force as levels are rising following rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday. The River Ouse in York is expected to reach a level of up to 3.2m over Thursday night into Friday, and levels at Naburn Lock and Cawood will also start to rise on Thursday evening. Some further rainfall is expected on Thursday night, and levels will remain high and could rise further at the weekend. Early forecasts indicate a peak level in York of up to 3.6m could be reached on Saturday or Sunday. Flood defences will be operated as required. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 17:06
River Ouse
This flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse has been issued as levels are rising following rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday. The River Ouse in York is expected to reach a level of up to 3.4m over Thursday night into Friday, and levels at Naburn Lock and Cawood will also start to rise on Thursday evening. Some further rainfall is expected on Thursday night, and levels will remain high and could rise further at the weekend. Early forecasts indicate a peak level in York of up to 3.6m could be reached on Saturday or Sunday. Flood defences will be operated as required. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2021 20:13
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The River Ouse has peaked in York, Naburn and Cawood and levels will continue to fall. Further unsettled weather is expected from tomorrow, Wednesday, 27/01/2021. Please avoid walking or driving through floodwater and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in the morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2021 17:56
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The River Ouse has peaked in York, Naburn and Cawood and levels will continue to fall. Further unsettled weather is expected from tomorrow, Wednesday, 27/01/2021. Please avoid walking or driving through floodwater and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in the next 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2021 08:24
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The River Ouse has peaked in York, Naburn and Cawood and is now falling slowly. Levels will continue to fall throughout Tuesday, 26/01/2021. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours but further unsettled weather is expected from Wednesday, 27/01/2021. Please avoid walking or driving through floodwater and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in the next 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2021 00:31
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The River Ouse has peaked in York, Naburn and Cawood and is now falling slowly. Levels will continue to fall on Tuesday, 26/01/2021. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours but further unsettled weather is expected from Wednesday, 27/01/2021. Please avoid walking or driving through floodwater and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in the next 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Jan 2021 17:06
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The River Ouse has peaked in York, Naburn and Cawood and is now falling slowly. Levels will continue to fall overnight into Tuesday, 26/01/2021. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours but further unsettled weather is expected from Wednesday, 27/01/2021. Please avoid walking or driving through floodwater and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in the next 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Jan 2021 08:03
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The River Ouse has peaked at York, Naburn and Cawood and is now falling slowly. Levels will continue to fall throughout Monday, 25/01/2021. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours but further unsettled weather is expected later this week. 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 25 Jan 2021 00:21
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The River Ouse has peaked at York, Naburn and Cawood and is now falling slowly. Levels will continue to fall on Monday 25/01/2021. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours but further unsettled weather is expected later this week. 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 24 Jan 2021 16:27
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The River Ouse in York peaked on Friday 22/01/2021. Levels remain well above normal but are continuing to fall today, Sunday 24/01/21. The levels at Naburn and Cawood are also falling slowly but will remain high into next week. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours but further unsettled weather is expected next week. 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 24 Jan 2021 08:33
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The River Ouse in York peaked on Friday 22/01/2021. Levels remain well above normal but are continuing to fall. The levels at Naburn and Cawood are also falling slowly but will remain high throughout the weekend. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours but further unsettled weather is expected next week. 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 24 Jan 2021 00:46
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The River Ouse in York peaked on Friday 22/01/2021. Levels remain well above normal but are continuing to fall. The levels at Naburn and Cawood are also falling slowly but will remain high throughout the weekend. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours but further unsettled weather is expected next week. 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 23 Jan 2021 17:28
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The River Ouse in York peaked on Friday 22/01/2021. Levels remain well above normal but are continuing to fall. The levels at Naburn and Cawood are also falling slowly but will remain high throughout the weekend. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours but further unsettled weather is expected next week. 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 23 Jan 2021 10:32
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The River Ouse in York peaked on Friday 22/01/2021. Levels remain well above normal but are continuing to fall. The levels at Naburn and Cawood are also falling slowly but will remain high throughout the weekend. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours but further unsettled weather is expected next week. 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 23 Jan 2021 02:57
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The River Ouse in York peaked on Friday 22/01/2021 Levels remain well above normal but are expected to continue falling over the weekend. The levels at Naburn and Cawood are also falling slowly but will remain high throughout the weekend. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hrs but further unsettled weather is expected next week. 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 18:23
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The level in York has now peaked and is beginning to fall slowly this evening, Friday 22/01/21. The Ouse level at Naburn is 3.8m, levels will remain high through the weekend. However, no further significant rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours and so we expect levels to continue to fall slowly in this area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 12:20
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels. The level at York Viking recorder is 4.6m and is rising slowly, and expected to peak at up to 4.7m later today, 2201/21. The Ouse level at Naburn is 3.9m and will remain high through Friday. No further significant rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Friday evening, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 04:36
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels following rainfall and snow melt from the weekend. The level at York Viking recorder is 4.6m and is rising slowly, and is expected to peak at about 4.7m on Friday morning. The Ouse level at Naburn is 3.9m and will remain high into Friday morning, 22/01/2021. No further significant rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Friday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 20:39
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels following rainfall and snow melt from the weekend. The level at York Viking recorder is 4.54m and is rising slowly, following recent rainfall. Levels at Naburn will remain high and are expected to peak between 4.7-4.8m early Friday morning. No further significant rainfall is expected today or Friday, 22/01/2021. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 13:19
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels following rainfall and snow melt from the weekend. The level at York Viking recorder is 4.59m and is rising slowly, following recent rainfall. Levels at Naburn will remain high and are expected to peak between 4.7 to 4.8m early Friday morning. No further significant rainfall is expected today, Thursday 21/01/2021. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 13:11
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels following rainfall and snow melt from the weekend. The level at York Viking recorder is 4.59m and is rising slowly, following recent rainfall. Levels at Naburn will remain high and are expected to peak early Friday morning. No further significant rainfall is expected today, Thursday 21/01/2021. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 05:24
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels following rainfall and snowmelt from the weekend. The level at York Viking recorder is 4.2m and is rising slowly, following recent rainfall. Levels at Naburn will remain high and are expected to peak on Thursday overnight. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast until this morning Thursday 21/01/2021. We expect levels to rise significantly. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 21:28
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels following rainfall and snowmelt from the weekend. The level at York Viking recorder is 3.88m and is rising slowly, following recent rainfall. Levels at Naburn will remain high and are expected to peak at 4.4 to 4.8m on Thursday overnight. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast until Thursday 21/01/2021. We expect levels to rise significantly. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 13:45
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force, due to high river levels following rainfall and snowmelt from the weekend. The level at York Viking recorder is 3.63m and is rising slowly, following rainfall on Monday and Tuesday. Levels at Naburn will remain high and are expected to peak at 4.4 to 4.8m on Thursday overnight. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast until Thursday 21/01/2021. We expect levels to rise significantly. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 13:14
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels following rainfall and snowmelt from the weekend. The level at York Viking recorder is 3.63m and is rising slowly, following rainfall on Monday and Tuesday. Levels at Naburn will remain high and are expected to peak at 4.4m to 4.8m on Thursday overnight. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast until Thursday 21/01/2021. We expect levels to rise significantly. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 04:33
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels following rainfall and snowmelt from the weekend. The level in York will rise again on Wednesday 20/01/21, following rainfall on Monday and Tuesday. Levels at Naburn will remain high. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast until Thursday 21/01/2021. We expect levels to rise significantly. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not drive through flood water. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 21:00
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels following rainfall and snowmelt from the weekend. The level in York has fallen slightly on Tuesday but will start to rise again overnight into Wednesday 20/01/21, following rainfall on Monday night. Levels at Naburn will remain high and levels at Cawood and Selby are raised. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast until Thursday 21/01/2021. We expect levels to rise significantly. 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 and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 12:24
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels following rainfall and snowmelt from the weekend. The levels in York have peaked. Levels at Naburn will remain high. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast until Thursday 21/01/2021. We expect river levels to rise again overnight on Tuesday, 19/01/2021 in response to this additional rainfall. 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 and will update this message on Tuesday afternoon 19/01/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2021 03:55
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels following rainfall and snowmelt from the weekend. The levels in York have peaked. Levels at Naburn will remain high. Persistent and heavy rain is forecast for later today on Tuesday 19/01/2021 and will continue through until early Thursday 21/01/2021. We expect levels to rise significantly. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and do not drive through flood water. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 19:35
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels following rainfall and snowmelt from the weekend. The levels in York have peaked. Levels at Naburn will remain high. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast from tonight on Monday 18/01/2021 and will continue through until early Thursday 21/01/2021. We expect levels to rise significantly. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and do not drive through flood water. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Tuesday morning, 19/01/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 11:17
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels following rainfall and snowmelt from the weekend. The levels in York have peaked. Levels at Naburn will remain high. Please be aware that persistent and heavy rain is forecast from Monday 18/01/2021 and will continue through until early Thursday 21/01/2021, we expect levels to rise significantly. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast . We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Monday afternoon, 18/01/2021 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2021 01:04
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force. The levels in York have peaked, and will remain high as a result of rainfall and snow melt. Levels at Naburn will remain high. Please be aware that further rain is forecast through 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 Monday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 18:38
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force. The levels in York are rising, peaking tonight, Sunday 17th January, and will remain high as a result of rainfall and snow melt. Levels at Naburn will remain high. Please be aware that further rain is forecast through 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 Monday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2021 10:07
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force. The levels in York are rising slowly as a result of rainfall and snow melt and levels are expected to peak later on Sunday 17th January. Levels at Naburn will remain high. Please be aware that further rain is forecast through 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 02:35
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force. The levels in York are now forecast to rise again through Sunday, peaking Sunday evening. Levels at Naburn will remain high throughout the weekend. Please be aware that further rain is forecast through Monday night to Wednesday morning, 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 morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 18:54
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force. The levels in York have been slowly falling throughout the day, but are now forecast to start rising again this evening and continuing rising through Sunday, peaking Sunday evening. Levels at Naburn will remain high thoughout the weekend. Please be aware that further rain is forecast through Monday night to Wednesday morning, 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 morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2021 10:22
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as levels remain high with further rain and snow falling on Saturday morning 16/01/2021. Levels in York are continuing to fall slowly but may start rising later in the day. Levels at Naburn will remain high during Saturday. 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 Saturday afternoon, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 16:23
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as levels remain high and further rain and snow is forecast for Saturday 16/01/2021. Levels in York peaked just below 3.2m and have remained around this level on Friday 15/01/2021 and levels at Naburn will remain high overnight. 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 Saturday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 09:22
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as levels in York remain high and further rain and snow is forecast for Saturday 16/01/2021. Levels in York are currently approaching their peak at around 3.2m. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Friday afternoon, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 16:58
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as further rain and snow is forecast for today and Saturday 16/02/2021. Levels in York fell overnight but are forecast to rise during Thursday 14/01/2021 with a peak between around 3.2m overnight into Friday 15/01/2021. Levels at Naburn fell overnight but have been rising again through Thursday. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in the morning or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 14:50
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force and this message has been re-issued to customers as further rain and snow is forecast for today and Saturday 16/02/2021. Levels in York fell overnight but are forecast to rise during Thursday 14/01/2021 with a peak between forecast between 2.9m and 3.4m overnight on Thursday. Levels at Naburn fell overnight but are also forecast to rise during Thursday. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 11:08
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force and this message has been re-issued to customers as further rain and snow is forecast for today and Saturday 16/02/2021. Levels in York fell overnight but are forecast to rise during Thursday 14/01/2021 with a peak forecast between 2.4m and 2.6m on Thursday evening. Levels at Naburn fell overnight but are also forecast to rise during Thursday. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2021 18:01
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to recent snowmelt and rainfall. Levels in York have been falling on Wednesday 13/01/2021 and are expected to continue falling overnight. Levels at Naburn are also continuing to fall slowly. Further rain and snow is forecast over the next few days so levels may begin rising slowly later on Thursday 14/01/2021. 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 Thursday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2021 08:45
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels remain high due to snowmelt and rainfall over the last 48 hours. The current level on the River Ouse at Viking Recorder is 2.9m. It is expected to fall slowly on Wednesday, 13/01/2021, and is expected to peak at about 3.0m between 22:00 and 00:00 hours on Tuesday night. The current level of the Ouse at Naburn is 2.5m. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2021 23:29
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels are rising due to snowmelt and rainfall over the last 24 hours. The current level on the River Ouse at Viking Recorder is 2.9m. It is expected to continue to rise on Tuesday, 12/01/2021, and is expected to peak at about 3.0m between 22:00 and 00:00 hours on Tuesday night. The current level of the Ouse at Naburn is 2.6m. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2021 14:24
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force as river levels are rising due to snowmelt and rainfall over the last 24 hours. The current level on the River Ouse at Viking Recorder is 2.9m. It is expected to continue to rise on Tuesday, 12/01/2021, and is expected to peak at about 3.0m between 22:00 and 00:00 hours on Tuesday night. The current level of the Ouse at Naburn is 2.5m. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2021 05:13
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force. River levels on the river Ouse are forecast to rise due to snowmelt and rain overnight and into Tuesday morning, 12/01/2021. The River Ouse is expected to continue to rise overnight on Monday, and through Tuesday, with an expected peak at the Viking recorder of between 3.3 and 3.6m on Tuesday evening, 12/01/2021. The current level of the Ouse at Naburn is 2.1m. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Tuesday afternoon, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2021 21:11
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby is now in force. River levels on the river Ouse are forecast to rise due to snowmelt and rain through Monday night and into Tuesday morning, 12/01/2021. The River Ouse is expected to continue to rise overnight on Monday, and through Tuesday, with an expected peak of between 3.5 and 4m on Wednesday morning, 13/01/2021. The current level of the Ouse at Naburn is 1.8m. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Tuesday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2020 16:44
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels from recent rainfall. The River Ouse in York is continuing to fall during Wednesday, 30/12/20. The Ouse level at Naburn is currently 2.1m and is continuing to fall. Levels at Cawood are no longer of concern. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated on Wednesday evening or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2020 09:22
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels as a consequence of heavy rain associated with Storm Bella. The River Ouse at York Viking Recorder has peaked and is expected to continue to fall slowly throughout Wednesday, 30/12/20. The Ouse level at Naburn is currently 2.5m and is also slowly falling. The River level at Cawood is currently 5.6m and is approaching the tidal peak. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2020 20:59
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels as a consequence of heavy rain associated with Storm Bella. The River Ouse at York Viking Recorder has peaked and is expected to continue to fall slowly through the night and into Wednesday, 30/12/20. The Ouse level at Naburn is currently 2.8m and remains high. The River level at Cawood is currently 6m and remains high. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2020 15:41
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels as a consequence of heavy rain associated with Storm Bella. The River Ouse at York Viking Recorder has peaked and is expected to continue to fall slowly through Tuesday 29/12/20. The Ouse level at Naburn is currently 2.9m and remains high. The River level at Cawood is currently 6.2m and remains high. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2020 07:11
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels as a consequence of heavy rain associated with Storm Bella. The River Ouse at York Viking Recorder has peaked is expected to continue to fall slowly through Tuesday 29/12/20. The Ouse level at Naburn is currently 2.9m and remains high. The River level at Cawood is currently 6.3 m and remains high. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 22:35
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels as a consequence of heavy rain associated with Storm Bella. The River Ouse at York Viking Recorder appears to have peaked and is expected to stay high overnight on Monday 28/12/2020, before falling slowly through Tuesday. The Ouse level at Naburn is 3m. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated on Tuesday morning or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 18:34
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels as a consequence of heavy rain associated with Storm Bella. The River Ouse at York Viking Recorder appears to have peaked and is expected to stay high overnight on Monday 28/12/2020, before falling slowly through Tuesday. The Ouse level at Naburn is 3m. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 11:14
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to high river levels as a consequence of heavy rain associated with Storm Bella. The River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is forecast to peak on Monday afternoon, 28/12/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 06:51
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to rising river levels as a consequence of heavy rain associated with Storm Bella. The level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is currently 3.5m and rising. The peak is forecast at 3.7m early Monday afternoon. The current level of the Ouse at Naburn is 2.8m. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 22:44
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby remains in force due to rising river levels as a consequence of heavy rain associated with Storm Bella. The level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is currently 3.3 m and is forecast to rise overnight on Sunday 27/12/2020 into Monday morning 28/12/20, and is expected to peak at approximately 3.7 to 3.8m early Monday afternoon. The current level of the Ouse at Naburn is 2.7m. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 14:22
River Ouse
The flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby is now in force due to rising river levels as a consequence of heavy overnight rain related to Storm Bella. The level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is 2.47m and is forecast to rise through Sunday afternoon and overnight on Sunday 27/12/2020. Levels are expected to peak at about 4m at 09:30 hours on Monday, 28/12/2020. The current level of the Ouse at Naburn is 2.0m. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2020 10:10
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high river levels upstream on the River Ouse. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible on Monday 21st December. Areas most at risk are low lying farmland, roads and footpaths, particularly around Naburn Lock. The river Ouse at the Viking recorder is currently at 2.41m and is expected to fall slowly over coming days in response to low level rainfall. The level at Naburn is 2.14m and also falling. The tides are within the normal range, and not currently of concern. 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 21 Dec 2020 02:25
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high river levels upstream on the River Ouse. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible on Monday 21st December. Areas most at risk are low lying farmland, roads and footpaths, particularly around Naburn Lock. The river Ouse at the Viking recorder is currently at 2.72m and is expected to fall slowly over coming days in response to low level rainfall. The tides are within the normal range, and not currently of concern. 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 20 Dec 2020 18:40
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high river levels upstream on the River Ouse. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible on Sunday 20th December and into Monday. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly around Naburn Lock. The river Ouse at the Viking recorder is currently at 2.94m and is expected to fall slowly over coming days in response to low level rainfall. The tides are within the normal range, and not currently of concern. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Monday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2020 10:12
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high river levels upstream on the River Ouse. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible on Sunday 20th December. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly around Naburn Lock. The river Ouse at the Viking recorder is currently at 3.05m and is expected to fall slowly over coming days in response to low level rainfall. The tides are within the normal range, and not currently of concern. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Sunday evening, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2020 02:39
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high river levels upstream on the River Ouse. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible on Sunday 20th December. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The river Ouse at the Viking recorder is currently at 3.03m and is expected to peak below 3.1m early on Sunday morning 20th December 2020. The tides are within the normal range, and not currently of concern. 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 19 Dec 2020 19:28
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of elevated river levels upstream on the River Ouse. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible on Saturday 19th December. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The river Ouse at the Viking recorder is currently at 2.82m and is expected to peak between 3m and 3.2m between 23:45 tonight and 01:00 on Sunday morning 20th December 2020. The tides are within the normal range, and not currently of concern. 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 19 Dec 2020 13:23
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of elevated river levels upstream on the River Ouse. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible on Saturday 19th December. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The level at the York Viking recorder is currently 2.44m and forecast to rise gradually throughout Saturday before peaking overnight into Sunday. The current level at Naburn upstream is 2.07m, and a gradual rise is expected through Saturday. The tides are within the normal range, and not currently of concern. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Saturday evening, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2020 09:00
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of elevated river levels upstream on the River Ouse. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible on Saturday 19th December. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The level at the York Viking recorder is currently 2.25m and forecast to rise gradually throughout Saturday before peaking overnight into Sunday. The current level at Naburn upstream is 1.95m, and a gradual rise is expected through Saturday. The tides are within the normal range, and not currently of concern. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Saturday afternoon, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 20:53
River Ouse
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall on the upper river catchments. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible this evening, Friday, 18th December 2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The level at York Viking is currently 2.06m and expected to reach 2.25m before midnight this evening, 18th December 2020, and continue rising gradually into Saturday 19th December 2020. The current level at Naburn upstream is 1.76m and rising very slowly. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Saturday morning 19th December 2020.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2020 09:29
River Ouse
This alert remains in force as river levels on the Ouse have risen as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland is possible through Sunday, 06/12/20. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels in York and Naburn are around their expected peak. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days and no flood warnings are currently expected to be needed, but we are monitoring the situation closely. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Sunday afternoon, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 21:35
River Ouse
This alert remains in force as river levels on the Ouse are continuing to rise slowly as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland is possible overnight on 05/12/20 and into Sunday morning. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels in York and at Naburn are expected to continue to rise slowly before peaking tomorrow Sunday 06/12/20. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days and no flood warnings are currently expected to be needed, but we are monitoring the situation closely. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Sunday morning or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 13:36
River Ouse
River levels on the Ouse are rising as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and farmland is possible today, 05/12/20. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. River levels in York and Naburn are expected to rise steadily before peaking overnight into Sunday 06/12/20. No further significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days and no flood warnings are currently expected to be needed, but we are monitoring the situation closely. 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 Nov 2020 09:39
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as the River Ouse remains high as a result of heavy rainfall in the Dales catchments over the last few days. Consequently there is still a risk of flooding to low-lying land and local roads in this area. The river level at the Viking recorder in York will continue to fall slowly during Friday 6th November. The river levels at Naburn and Cawood are also continuing to fall. Peak tide levels at Selby are lower than those seen over the last few days. Please avoid paths, cycle-paths, and low-lying roads and car-parks alongside the river between York and Selby, and do not drive into flood water. Our incident response staff are checking defences and monitoring forecasts. No further significant rainfall is expected for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message on Friday evening, or as the situation changes. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website


Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2020 20:31
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as the River Ouse remains high as a result of heavy rainfall in the Dales catchments over the last few days. Consequently there is still a risk of flooding to low-lying land and local roads in this area. The river level at the Viking recorder in York will continue to fall slowly overnight, Thursday 5th November, and into Friday. The river levels at Naburn and Cawood are also continuing to fall. Peak tide levels at Selby are lower than those seen over the last few days. Please avoid paths, cycle-paths, and low-lying roads and car-parks alongside the river between York and Selby, and do not drive into flood water. Our incident response staff are checking defences and monitoring forecasts. No further significant rainfall is expected for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message on Friday morning, 6/11/20, or as the situation changes. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website


Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2020 16:48
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as the River Ouse remains high as a result of heavy rainfall in the Dales catchments over the last few days. Consequently there is still a risk of flooding to low-lying land and local roads in this area. The river level at the Viking recorder in York will continue to fall slowly during Thursday, 5th November. The river levels at Naburn and Cawood are also continuing to fall. Peak tide levels at Selby are also lower than those seen over the last few days. Please avoid paths, cycle-paths, and low-lying roads and car-parks alongside the river between York and Selby, and do not drive into flood water. Our incident response staff are checking defences and monitoring the forecasts. No further significant rainfall is expected for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message on Thursday evening or as the situation changes. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2020 09:26
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as the River Ouse remains high as a result of heavy rainfall in the Dales catchments over the last few days. The river level at the Viking recorder in York will continue to fall slowly during Thursday 5th November. The river levels at Naburn and Cawood fell overnight but remain high on Thursday. Levels at Selby are slightly higher than the normal tidal range at the peak of the high tide. Please avoid paths, cycle-paths, and low-lying roads and car-parks alongside the river between York and Selby, and do not drive into flood water. Our incident response staff are checking defences and monitoring the forecasts. No further significant rainfall is expected for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2020 01:09
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as the River Ouse remains high as a result of heavy rainfall in the Dales catchments over the last few days. We expect the river level at the Viking recorder in York to continue falling on Thursday morning 5/11/20. The river level at Naburn and Cawood will also remain high into Thursday with levels at Selby slightly higher than the normal tidal range. Please avoid paths, cycle-paths, and low-lying roads and car-parks alongside the river between York and Selby, and do not drive into flood water. Our incident response staff are checking defences and monitoring the forecasts. No further significant rainfall is expected for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message on Thursday morning 05/11/2020 or as the situation changes. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2020 17:23
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as the River Ouse remains high as a result of heavy rainfall in the Dales catchments over the last few days. We expect the river level at the Viking recorder in York to remain high during Wednesday 4/11/20, with levels starting to fall slowly later in the day. The river level at Naburn and Cawood will also remain high during Wednesday, with levels at Selby slightly higher than the normal tidal range. Please avoid paths, cycle-paths, and low-lying roads and car-parks alongside the river between York and Selby, and do not drive into flood water. Our incident response staff are checking defences and monitoring the forecasts. No further significant rainfall is expected for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2020 09:41
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as the River Ouse remains high as a result of heavy rainfall in the Dales catchments over the last few days. We expect the river level at the Viking recorder in York to remain high during Wednesday 4th November, with levels starting to fall slowly later in the day. The river level at Naburn and Cawood will also remain high during Wednesday, with levels at Selby slightly higher than the normal tidal range. Please avoid paths, cycle-paths, and low-lying roads and car-parks alongside the river between York and Selby, and do not drive into flood water. Our incident response staff are checking defences and monitoring the forecasts. No further significant rainfall is expected for the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2020 01:38
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as the River Ouse remains high as a result of heavy rainfall in the Dales catchments over the last few days. The River level at the Viking recorder in York will remain high through the morning of Wednesday 4th November, peaking in the early hours. The river level at Naburn and Cawood will also remain high into Wednesday morning, with levels at Selby slightly higher than the normal tidal range. Please avoid paths, cycle-paths, and low-lying roads and car-parks alongside the river between York and Selby, and do not drive into flood water. Our incident response staff are checking defences and monitoring the forecasts. No further significant rainfall is expected for the next 24 hours. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2020 17:58
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as the River Ouse is continuing to rise in response to heavy rainfall in the Dales catchments over the last few days. We expect the river level at the Viking recorder in York to rise slowly throughout today, Tuesday 3rd November, and peak in the early hours on Wednesday morning. The current level at the York Viking Recorder is 4m and the peak level is forecast to be between 4.1 and 4.3m. The level at Naburn and Cawood will also rise today, and levels at Selby are slightly higher than the normal tidal range. Please avoid paths, cycle-paths, and low-lying roads and car-parks alongside the river between York and Selby, and do not drive into flood water. Our incident response staff are checking defences and monitoring the forecasts. No further significant rainfall is expected for the next 24 hours. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2020 09:03
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as the River Ouse is rising in response to heavy rainfall in the Dales catchments. We expect the river level at the Viking recorder in York to rise slowly throughout today, Tuesday 3rd November, and peak at between midnight tonight at 6am on Wednesday morning. The peak level is forecast to be between 3.9m and 4.2m, and we expect to be able to refine this forecast later today. The level at Naburn and Cawood will also rise today, and levels at Selby are slightly higher than the normal tidal range. Please avoid paths, cycle-paths, and low-lying roads and car-parks alongside the river between York and Selby, and do not drive into flood water. Our incident response staff are checking defences and monitoring the forecasts. No further significant rainfall is expected for the next 24 hours. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2020 01:39
River Ouse
This Flood Alert has been issues as the River Ouse responds to heavy rainfall in the Dales catchments. The current level of the River Ouse at the Viking Recorder in York is 3.4m and rising overnight. The level at Naburn Lock is currently 2.79m and also rising. We currently expect the river to continue rising throughout today, Tuesday 03/11/20, with the potential for levels to reach 4 metres at the Viking Recorder on Wednesday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closely monitoring the forecast. The Foss Barrier is in operation. 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 2 Nov 2020 15:06
River Ouse
River levels are forecast to have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Monday 2nd November. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Levels in York are now at 2.8m and are expected to rise to 3.0m today, Monday, with levels possibly reaching 4.0m tomorrow, Tuesday 3rd November. The level at Naburn is currently just over 2.4m and is also expected to continue rising over the next two days. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days which will keep levels high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closely monitoring the forecast. The Foss Barrier is in operation. 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 Oct 2020 16:11
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse are high following Thursday’s rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land, roads and footpaths between York and Selby is possible today, Saturday 31st October. River levels in York peaked last night and are now falling. The level at Naburn is now falling slowly. Levels at Selby are within the normal tidal range. Further rainfall is expected tomorrow, and so it is likely that river levels will remain high for several days. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths between Naburn and Selby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Saturday evening.


Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2020 08:22
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse are high following Thursday’s rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land, roads and footpaths between York and Selby is possible today, Saturday 31st October. River levels in York have peaked overnight and are now starting to fall. The level at Naburn is now starting to fall slowly. Levels at Selby are within the normal tidal range. Further rainfall is expected over the weekend, and so it is likely that river levels will remain high for several days. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths between Naburn and Selby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Saturday afternoon.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2020 21:05
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse have risen in response to Thursday’s rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land, roads and footpaths between York and Selby is possible on Friday 30th October and Saturday 31st October. Very little further rise in the level at York is now expected, but the level will remain at around 2.6m overnight before starting to fall slowly on Saturday morning. The level at Naburn will rise very slightly further on Friday night and will remain high into Saturday morning. Levels at Selby are within the normal tidal range. Further rainfall is expected over the weekend, and so it is likely that river levels will remain high for several days. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths between Naburn and Selby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Saturday morning.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2020 14:59
River Ouse
This flood alert has been issued as levels on the River Ouse are rising in response to yesterday’s rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land, roads and footpaths between York and Selby is possible today, Friday 30th October. River levels in York are expected to rise slowly through this afternoon before peaking at a level of between 2.5m and 2.7m overnight into Saturday. The level at Naburn will rise slowly this evening and will remain high into Saturday morning. Levels at Selby are within the normal tidal range. Further rainfall is expected over the weekend, and so it is likely that river levels will remain high for several days. Please take care in areas in the vicinity of the river, in particular avoid low lying footpaths between Naburn and Selby. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message on Friday evening.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2020 09:03
River Ouse
This flood alert has been issued as river levels have risen in response to high spring tides. Low lying land and roads, including riverside access paths, may be affected as a result. High tide times are at approximately 9.45am on Sunday morning and 10.30pm in the evening at Selby. River levels upstream at York are currently low, and not expected to cause any concern. Further unsettled weather is forecast over the coming days. Whilst the peak astronomical tides are on Sunday morning, the combination of unsettled coastal conditions and possibility of rainfall may keep river levels high, particularly around high tides from Monday 19th October to Wednesday 21st October. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2020 20:31
River Ouse
The River Ouse in York has risen in response to prolonged heavy rainfall upstream in the Dales over the weekend. The River Ouse at the Viking Recorder in central York peaked at 2.93m earlier today and is continuing to fall slowly. There are currently no tidal concerns in this area. Avoid low lying paths around the river which may be affected by rising levels, particularly in the area around Naburn Lock. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message tomorrow morning, Tuesday 6/10/20 or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2020 13:59
River Ouse
The River Ouse in York has risen in response to prolonged heavy rainfall upstream in the Dales over the weekend. The River Ouse at the Viking Recorder in central York peaked at 2.93m early on Monday morning and is now falling slowly. There are currently no tidal concerns in this area. Avoid low lying paths around the river which may be affected by rising levels, particularly in the area around Naburn Lock. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2020 05:38
River Ouse
This Flood Alert has been issued as the River Ouse in York has risen in response to prolonged heavy rainfall upstream in the dales on Saturday. The current level of the River Ouse at the Viking Recorder in York is 2.93 metres and has peaked. Further rainfall is expected today, and levels will remain high today (05/10/20). There are currently no tidal concerns in this area. Avoid low lying paths around the river which may be affected by rising levels, particularly in the area around Naburn Lock. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 18:11
River Ouse
This Flood Alert has been issued as the River Ouse in York is rising in response to prolonged heavy rainfall upstream in the dales overnight. The current level of the River Ouse at the Viking Recorder in York is 2.57 metres and rising. No further significant rainfall is expected today, however, our current forecasts indicate that the river will continue to rise slowly during the rest of today, Sunday 4th October, peaking at just over 3 metres in the early hours of Monday morning.. There are currently no tidal concerns in this area. Avoid low lying paths around the river which may be affected by rising levels, particularly in the area around Naburn Lock. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 11:18
River Ouse
This Flood Alert has been issued as the River Ouse in York is rising in response to prolonged heavy rainfall upstream in the dales overnight. The current level of the River Ouse at the Viking Recorder in York is 1.53 metres and rising. No further significant rainfall is expected today, however, our current forecasts indicate that the river will continue to rise slowly during the rest of today, Sunday 4th October. There are currently no tidal concerns in this area. Avoid low lying paths around the river which may be affected by rising levels, particularly in the area around Naburn Lock. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Aug 2020 05:33
River Ouse
River levels remain high but steady as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. The river level at the Viking recorder is currently 1.9m. We expect river levels to slowly rise until late morning on 29/8/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood waters and plan routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Saturday 29/08/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Aug 2020 21:49
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force due to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and footpaths. The river level at the Viking recorder is currently 1.6m and the level at Naburn is 1.4m. River levels at the Viking recorder in central York and at Naburn will continue to increase slowly on Friday evening and overnight into Saturday, 29/08/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood waters and plan routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on the morning of Saturday 29/08/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Aug 2020 16:20
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as river levels are forecast to rise during Friday 28/08/2020 due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and footpaths. The river level at the Viking recorder is currently 1.21m and the level at Naburn is 1.3m. Both will continue to rise steadily into this evening as there is further rainfall forecast for the rest of today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood waters and plan routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Aug 2020 06:16
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as river levels are forecast to rise during Friday 28/08/2020 due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and footpaths. The river level at the Viking recorder is currently 1.22m and the level at Naburn is 1.26m. We will review whether this alert is still required later this morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood waters and plan routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Aug 2020 22:01
River Ouse
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rain. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and footpaths. The river levels at the Viking recorder in central York and Naburn have been falling slowly throughout Thursday 27/08/2020. The river level at the Viking recorder is currently 1.53m and the level at Naburn is 1.44m. There is further rainfall forecast for this evening and Friday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood waters and plan routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on the morning of Friday 28/08/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Aug 2020 17:05
River Ouse
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rain. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and footpaths. The river levels at the Viking recorder in central York and Naburn have been falling slowly throughout today Thursday 27/08/2020. The river level at the Viking recorder is currently 1.74m and the level at Naburn is 1.62m. There is further rainfall forecast for this evening and Friday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood waters and plan routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on the evening of Thursday 27/08/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Aug 2020 08:41
River Ouse
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rain. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and footpaths. The river levels at the Viking recorder in central York and Naburn have been falling slowly overnight and will continue to do so throughout the morning of Thursday 27/08/2020. The river level at the Viking recorder is currently 2.17m and the level at Naburn is 1.92m. There is further rainfall forecast today and Friday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood waters and plan routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on the afternoon of Thursday 27/08/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Aug 2020 21:18
River Ouse
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and footpaths. The river levels have been rising steadily through Wednesday 26/08/2020. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.46m and the level at Naburn is around 2.17m. Both will continue to rise steadily into this evening. The river level at Viking recorder in York is forecast to peak at 2.6m at around 11pm tonight. Levels will then start to fall slowly overnight into Thursday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood waters and plan routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on the morning of Thursday 27/08/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Aug 2020 15:53
River Ouse
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are low lying land, roads and footpaths. The river levels have been rising steadily through Wednesday 26/08/2020. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.26m and the level at Naburn is around 1.94m. Both will continue to rise steadily into this evening. The river level at Viking recorder in York is forecast to peak at 2.6m at around 11pm tonight. Levels will then start to fall slowly overnight into Thursday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and checking defences. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood waters and plan routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on the morning of Thursday 27/08/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 17:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the tidal River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.3m and at Naburn 2.1m, and both are falling slowly. Levels are forecast to continue falling overnight so we expect to remove this alert on Wednesday morning, 1/07/20. Further rainfall is forecast later this 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.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Jun 2020 08:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse remain high as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently 2.7m and is peaking and the level at Naburn is 2.3m and is expected to peak mid-morning. Levels are expected to begin to fall slowly throughout the day but remain high overnight into Wednesday 1/7/20. 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. This message will be updated this afternoon, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jun 2020 21:18
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the Lower River Ouse continue to rise as a result of recent heavy rainfall in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.46m and at Naburn around 2.05m. Both are rising slowly. Levels are expected to rise further and remain high overnight and into Tuesday, 30/06/20. Levels are expected to peak in York at around 2.9m, mid to late morning on Tuesday, 30/06/20. 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. This message will be updated in the morning, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Jun 2020 16:42
River Ouse
This flood alert for the has been issued as levels have risen as a result of recent heavy rainfall causing levels to rise in the catchment. Consequently, flooding of roads, riverside footpaths and farmland is expected on Monday 29/06/2020 and Tuesday 30/06/2020. The river level at the Viking recorder in York is currently around 2.25m and at Naburn around 1.86m. Both are rising slowly. Levels are expected to rise further and remain high during Monday into Tuesday. Early forecasts suggest a peak of between 3.0m and 3.2m in York on Tuesday morning, but this is subject to change. 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. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as we receive updated forecasts.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2020 06:37
River Ouse
Levels on the River Ouse have risen in response to recent rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales. The current level in York is 2.4m, and we do not expect any further rise. The level at Naburn will start to fall slowly from around midday on Monday 16/03/2020. We are monitoring the situation closely. Please use the gov.uk website for current levels and stay aware of your surroundings. Avoid using low-lying paths near watercourses. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2020 20:36
River Ouse
Levels on the River Ouse in York are rising in response to overnight rainfall in the Yorkshire Dales. We currently expect a peak level of up to 3m between 2am and 3am on Monday 16/03/2020, but we are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message with further forecasts as they become available. Please use the gov.uk website for current levels and stay aware of your surroundings. Please avoid contact with flood water and debris, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2020 16:42
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides and high levels on the river Ouse. Consequently, water levels around high tides today 13/03/2020, have the potential to cause flooding along low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please use the gov.uk website for current levels. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2020 08:45
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides and high levels on the river Ouse. Consequently, water levels around high tides from Wednesday 11/03/2020, to Friday 13/03/2020, have the potential to cause flooding along low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please use the gov.uk website for current levels. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 21:03
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides and high levels on the River Ouse. Consequently, water levels around high tides from Wednesday 11/03/2020, to Friday 13/03/2020, have the potential to cause flooding along low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 15:20
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides and high levels on the river Ouse. Consequently, water levels around high tides from Wednesday 11/03/2020, to Friday 13/03/2020, have the potential to cause flooding along low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 07:39
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides. Consequently, water levels around high tides from Wednesday 11/03/2020, to Friday 13/03/2020, have the potential to cause flooding along low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 21:35
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides. Consequently, water levels around high tides from Wednesday 11/03/2020, to Friday 13/03/2020, have the potential to cause flooding along low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated on Thursday morning, 12/03/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 16:46
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides. Consequently, water levels around high tides from Wednesday 11/03/2020, to Friday 13/03/2020, have the potential to cause flooding along low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated on Thursday morning, 12/03/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 16:37
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides. Consequently, water levels around high tides from Wednesday 11/03/2020, to Friday 13/03/2020, have the potential to cause flooding along low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated this evening, Wednesday 11/03/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 09:21
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides. Consequently water levels around high tides from Wednesday 11/03/20 to Friday 13/03/2020 have the potential to cause flooding along low lying land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon on Wednesday 11/03/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 07:22
River Ouse
This alert remains in force due to large quantities of water remaining in the floodplain south of York. River levels on the Ouse are responding to overnight rainfall. However, we do not currently expect to issue warnings. We continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which continue to be flooded. For up to date river levels, see the gov.uk website. We will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 22:39
River Ouse
This alert remains in force due to large quantities of water remaining in the floodplain south of York. River levels on the Ouse are responding to overnight rainfall. However, we do not currently expect to issue warnings. We continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which continue to be flooded. For up to date river levels, see the gov.uk website. We will update this message on Wednesday 11/3/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 10:54
River Ouse
This alert remains in force due to large quantities of water remaining in the floodplain south of York. River levels on the Ouse are responding to overnight rainfall. However, we do not currently expect to issue warnings. The York incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which continue to be flooded. For up to date river levels, see the gov.uk website. We will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 02:17
River Ouse
This alert remains in force due to large quantities of water remaining in the floodplain. River levels on the Ouse are falling after recent rainfall. Further rainfall overnight and into Tuesday morning 10/3/2020 is not expected to cause concern. The York incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which continue to be flooded. For up to date river levels, see the gov.uk website. We will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 18:13
River Ouse
This alert remains in force due to large quantities of water remaining in the floodplain. River levels on the Ouse are falling after yesterday’s rain. Further rainfall through tonight and into Tuesday, is not expected to cause concern. The York incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near watercourses. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which continue to be flooded. For up to date river levels, see the gov.uk website. We will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 10:13
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse in York are rising slowly as a result of overnight rain on Saturday 7/3/2020. The level at the York Viking Recorder is 1.9m and expected to peak below 2.0m this morning. Further rainfall is expected on Monday and into Tuesday 10/3/2020. Tides are increasing to high spring tides on Wednesday evening, however are expected to remain within the normal range at Selby and Cawood. We are monitoring the situation closely. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2020 20:51
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse in York are rising slowly as a result of overnight rain on Saturday 7/3/2020. Levels at the Viking Recorder are due to reach 2.15m overnight and remain high on Monday 9/3/2020. Further rainfall is expected on Monday and into Tuesday 10/3/2020. We are monitoring the situation closely. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. 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 12:13
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force due to continued road flooding around washlands downstream of York. Levels on the Ouse continue to fall very slowly. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. Please avoid contact with flood water and debris, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2020 03:28
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force due to continued road flooding around washlands downstream of York. Levels on the Ouse continue to fall very slowly. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. Please avoid contact with flood water and debris, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2020 19:45
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force due to continued road flooding around washlands downstream of York. Levels on the Ouse continue to fall very slowly. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. Please avoid contact with flood water and debris, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2020 12:05
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force due to continued road flooding around washlands downstream of York. Levels on the Ouse continue to fall very slowly. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. Please avoid contact with flood water and debris, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2020 20:58
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force due to continue road flooding around washlands downstream of York. Levels on the Ouse continue to fall very slowly. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. Please avoid contact with flood water and debris, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in the morning of Saturday 07/02/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2020 12:16
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force due to continued road flooding around the washlands downstream of York. The current level of the Ouse at the York Viking recorder is 1.2m and at Naburn the river level is also 1.2m. Levels continue to fall slowly. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water and debris, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 21:20
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force. The current level of the Ouse at the York Viking recorder is 1.4m and at Naburn the river level is 1.5m. Levels continue to fall slowly. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water and debris, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in the morning of Friday 06/03/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 15:51
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force. The current level of the Ouse at the York Viking recorder is 1.5m and at Naburn the river level is also 1.5m. Levels are falling slowly. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water and debris, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 08:09
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force. River levels on the Ouse will continue to fall on Thursday (05/03/20). The current level at the York Viking recorder is 1.8m, and continuing to fall slowly. The current level at Naburn is 1.7m and falling slowly. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 20:53
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force. River levels on the Ouse will continue to fall into Thursday (05/03/20). The current level at the York Viking recorder is 2.0m, and continuing to fall slowly. The current level at Naburn is 1.9m and falling slowly. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 15:31
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force. River levels on the Ouse will continue to fall through Wednesday (04/03/20). The current level at the York Viking recorder is 2.15m, and continuing to fall slowly. The current level at Naburn is 2.0m and falling slowly. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 07:37
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force. River levels on the Ouse will continue to fall through Wednesday (04/03/20). The current level at the York Viking recorder is 2.35m, and continuing to fall slowly. The current level at Naburn is 2.2m and falling slowly. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2020 20:24
River Ouse
River levels on the Ouse will continue to remain high overnight on Tuesday (03/03/20). The current level at the York Viking recorder is 2.71m, and levels upstream are continuing to fall slowly. The current level at Naburn is 2.54m, and the current level at Cawood is 5.58m. We are monitoring the situation closely. The flood storage areas continue to drain. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2020 14:28
River Ouse
River levels on the Ouse will continue to remain high during Tuesday (03/03/20). The current level at the York Viking recorder is 2.91m, and levels upstream are expected to continue falling slowly. The current level at Naburn is 2.67m, and the current level at Cawood is 5.75m. We are monitoring the situation closely. The flood storage areas continue to drain. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2020 07:34
River Ouse
River levels on the Ouse will continue to remain high overnight during Tuesday (03/03/20). The current level at the York Viking recorder is 3.05m, and levels upstream are expected to continue falling slowly. The current level at Naburn is 2.77m, and the current level at Cawood is just below 6m. The overnight high tide at Selby Westmill reached 4.3m, and levels continue to drop. We are monitoring the situation closely. The flood storage areas are continuing to drain. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 20:53
River Ouse
River levels on the Ouse will continue to remain high overnight on Monday 02/03/2020. The current level at the York Viking recorder is 3.25m, and levels upstream are expected to continue to fall slowly overnight into Tuesday 03/03/2020. The current level at Naburn is 2.85m, the current level at Cawood is 6.18m, and the current level at Selby Westmill is 3.79m at low tide. We are monitoring the situation closely. The flood storage areas are continuing to drain. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 15:02
River Ouse
River levels on the Ouse will continue to remain high on Monday 02/03/2020. The current level at the York Viking recorder is 3.32m, and levels upstream are expected to begin to fall slowly later in the day. The current level at Naburn is 2.87m and the current level at Cawood is 6.28m. The current level at Selby Westmill is 4.29m and falling with the tide. We are monitoring the situation closely. The flood storage areas are continuing to drain. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 08:34
River Ouse
River levels on the Ouse will continue to remain high on Monday 02/03/2020. The current level at the York Viking recorder is 3.36m, and levels upstream are expected to begin to fall slowly later in the day. The current level at Naburn is 2.89m, the current level at Cawood is 6.31m, and the current level at Selby Westmill is 3.87m at low tide. We are monitoring the situation closely. The flood storage areas are continuing to drain. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 07:40
River Ouse
River levels on the Ouse will continue to remain high and will rise slightly following rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. The current level at the York Viking recorder is 3.3m. Levels are expected to rise slightly, reaching a level of around 3.4 to 3.5m in York on Monday morning (02/03/20). The current level at Naburn is 2.9m, the current level at Cawood is 6.3m, and the current level at Selby Westmill is 3.9m. Levels will remain high on Monday 02/03/20. We are monitoring the situation closely. Floodgates are closed in York and the Foss Barrier is in operation. The flood storage areas are continuing to drain. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 23:35
River Ouse
River levels on the Ouse will continue to remain high and will rise slightly following rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. The current level at the York Viking recorder is 3.3m. Levels are expected to rise from Sunday and into Monday 02/03/20, reaching a level of around 3.4 to 3.5m in York on Monday. The current level at Naburn is 2.9m, the current level at Cawood is 6.3m, and the current level at Selby Westmill is 4.3m. Levels will remain high through the night and into Monday 02/03/20. We are monitoring the situation closely. Floodgates are closed in York and the Foss Barrier is in operation. The flood storage areas are continuing to drain. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 16:11
River Ouse
This alert remains in force as river levels on the Ouse continue to remain high and will rise slightly following rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. The current level at the York Viking recorder is 3.3m. Levels are expected to rise into Monday (02/03/20), reaching a level of around 3.5m in York on Monday morning. The current level at Naburn is 2.9m and the current level at Cawood is 6.3m. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. Floodgates are closed in York and the Foss Barrier is in operation. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 08:58
River Ouse
River levels on the Ouse will continue to remain high and will rise slightly following rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. The current level at the York Viking recorder is 3.3m. Levels are expected to rise from Sunday and into Monday 02/03/20, reaching a level of around 3.5m in York on Monday. The current level at Naburn is 2.8m, the current level at Cawood is 6.3m, and the current level at Selby Westmill is 3.9m. Levels will remain high through Sunday 01/03/20. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are monitoring the situation closely. Floodgates are closed in York and the Foss Barrier is in operation. The flood storage areas are continuing to drain. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 04:37
River Ouse
River levels on the Ouse are rising again following rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. The current levels on the River Ouse are 3.28m at the York Viking recorder, 6.35m at Cawood and 4.07m at Selby. Levels are expected to rise on Sunday reaching a level of around 3.4m in York on Sunday lunchtime and also remaining high in Cawood on Sunday. Levels will remain high through Monday 02/03/20. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are monitoring the situation closely. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 20:33
River Ouse
River levels on the Ouse are rising again following rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. The current levels on the River Ouse are 3.16m at the York Viking recorder, 6.18m at Cawood and 3.84m at Selby. Levels are expected to rise overnight, reaching a level of around 3.8m in York on Sunday lunchtime and around 7m at Cawood on Sunday afternoon. Levels will remain high through Monday 02/03/20. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are monitoring the situation closely. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 13:15
River Ouse
River levels on the Ouse are rising again following rainfall associated with Storm Jorge. The current levels on the River Ouse are 3m at the York Viking recorder, 6.1m at Cawood and 4.4m at Selby. Levels are expected to rise during Saturday (29/02/20) reaching a level of around 4m in York on Sunday lunchtime, and around 7m at Cawood on Sunday afternoon. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are monitoring the situation closely. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 07:02
River Ouse
This Flood Warning remains in force as levels on the River Ouse remain high in York. The current level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is 2.9m and falling slowly. Rivers in the upper catchments are responding to recent rainfall and the Ouse will start to rise again today (29/02/2020). The river level at Naburn is 2.7m. The river level at Cawood is 6.2m. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are monitoring the situation closely. Floodgates are closed in York, and the Foss Barrier is in operation. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving, and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 23:24
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse continue to remain high in York and Cawood. The current level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is 3.0m and is falling slowly. Washlands are no longer filling and are starting to drain. There is still local travel disruption and Cawood bridge is closed. Further rain is forecast this weekend and we expect this will cause river levels to rise again. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are monitoring the situation closely. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 15:28
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse continue to remain high in York and Cawood. The current level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is 3.2m and is falling slowly. Washlands are no longer filling and are starting to drain. There is still local travel disruption and Cawood bridge is closed. Further rain is forecast this weekend and we expect this will cause river levels to rise again. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are monitoring the situation closely. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 07:31
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse continue to remain high in York and Cawood. The current level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is 3.33m and is expected to continue to fall gradually throughout Friday 28/02/2020. Washlands are no longer filling and are starting to drain. Cawood bridge is closed. Further rain is forecast this weekend and we expect this will cause river levels to rise again. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we will be monitoring the situation closely. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 01:01
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse continue to remain high in York and Cawood. The current level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is 3.47m and is expected to continue to fall gradually throughout Friday 28/02/2020. Washlands are no longer filling and starting to drain. Cawood bridge is closed. Further rain is forecast on Friday and into the weekend and we expect this will cause river levels to rise again. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we will be monitoring the situation closely. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 16:40
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse continue to remain high in York and Cawood. The current level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is 3.64m and falling slowly. Washlands are no longer filling and starting to drain. Cawood bridge is closed. Further rain is forecast on Friday and into the weekend and we expect this will cause river levels to rise again. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we will be monitoring the situation closely. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 08:39
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse continue to remain high in York and Cawood. The current level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is 3.8m and falling. Tides will continue to have an effect on river levels and flood storage areas are being filled, keeping levels high. The current level at Cawood is around 7.4m and is expected to stay high. Cawood bridge is closed. We have taken the decision to sandbag the flood defences in Cawood as a precaution. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are continuing to monitor the forecast closely. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 04:28
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse continue to remain high in York and Cawood. The current level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is 3.9m and falling. Tides will continue to have an effect on river levels and flood storage areas are being filled, keeping levels high. The current level at Cawood is around 7.4m and is expected to stay high. Cawood bridge is closed. We have taken the decision to sandbag the flood defences in Cawood as a precaution. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are continuing to monitor the forecast closely. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 21:22
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse continue to remain high in York and Cawood. The current level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is 4.06m and falling. Tides will continue to have an effect on river levels and flood storage areas are being filled, keeping levels high. The current level at Cawood is 7.55m, and is expected to stay high. Cawood bridge is closed. We have taken the decision to sandbag the flood defences in Cawood as a precaution. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are continuing to monitor the forecast closely. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 11:43
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse continue to remain high in York and Cawood. The current level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is 4.25m and falling. The Ouse in York peaked at a level of 4.44m at 19:00 on Tuesday 25/02/20. Tides will continue to have an effect on river levels and flood storage areas are being filled, keeping levels high. The current level at Cawood is 7.6m, and is expected to stay high. Cawood bridge is closed. We have taken the decision to sandbag the flood defences in Cawood as a precaution and our staff are on the ground. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are continuing to monitor the forecast closely. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 03:23
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the Ouse remain high in York and Cawood. The current level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is 4.39m and falling. The Ouse in York peaked at a level of 4.44m at 19:00 on Tuesday 25/02/20. Spring tides peaked on Tuesday evening 25/02/2020, and flood storage areas are being filled, keeping levels steady. The current level at Cawood is 7.72m, and is expected to stay high throughout Wednesday 26/02/2020. We have taken the decision to sandbag the flood defences in Cawood as a precaution and our staff are on the ground. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are continuing to monitor the forecast closely. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 19:10
River Ouse
This Alert remains in force as levels on the Ouse remain high in York and Cawood. The current level at York Viking Recorder is 4.45m. Levels are forecast to peak at around 4.5m overnight and remain high in to Wednesday 26/02/2020. Spring tides are due to peak on Tuesday evening 25/02/2020, flood storage areas are being filled, keeping levels steady. The current level at Cawood is 7.74m, and is expected to stay high throughout Tuesday and Wednesday. We have taken the decision to sandbag the flood defences in Cawood as a precaution and our staff are on the ground. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are continuing to monitor the forecast closely. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. Please stay aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the latest information online and through local media. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 13:27
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse remain high in York and Cawood as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Levels at both York and Cawood are expected to rise slowly during Tuesday 25/02/20. We currently expect a peak level in York of up to 4.7m early on Wednesday morning 26/02/20. Spring tides are due on Tuesday 25/02/2020 and flood storage areas are being filled, keeping levels steady. We have taken the decision to sandbag the flood defences in Cawood as a precaution and our staff are on the ground. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are continuing to monitor the forecast closely. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. Please stay aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the latest information online and through local media. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 04:26
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse remain high in York and Cawood as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Levels at both York and Cawood are expected to rise slowly during Tuesday 25/02/20. We currently expect a peak level in York of up to 4.7m early on Wednesday morning 26.2.20. Spring tides are due on Tuesday 25/02/2020 and flood storage areas are being filled, keeping levels steady. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are continuing to monitor the forecast closely. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 21:17
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse remain high in York and Cawood as a result of rainfall and snowmelt. Levels at both York and Cawood are expected to rise slowly overnight into Tuesday 25/02/20. We expect levels at Viking recorder to peak on Tuesday evening between 4.6m and 4.7m. Spring tides are due on Tuesday 25/02/2020 and flood storage areas are being filled, keeping levels steady. Our Area Incident Room remains open and we are continuing to monitor the forecast closely. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 11:48
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse remain high in York and Cawood. Levels are currently around their peak in both York and Cawood and are expected to remain high through Monday 24/02/20. Water is backing up the Ouse and tidal Wharfe due to high tides and flood storage areas are being filled, keeping levels steady. Further rain is expected over the next few days, with spring tides on Tuesday 25/02/2020. We are continuing to monitor the forecast closely and will keep this message up to date with the latest information. Floodgates are closed in York and the Foss Barrier is in operation. Our Area Incident Room remains open. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 03:18
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse remain high in York and Cawood. Levels are expected to continue rising slowly overnight on Monday 24/02/2020, peaking in York below 4.6m by late Monday morning 24/02/2020. At Cawood, levels remain high, and flood storage areas are being filled. Further rain is expected over the next few days, with spring tides on Tuesday 25/02/2020, which will cause levels to rise and fall. We will be monitoring the forecast closely and will keep this message up to date with the latest information. Floodgates are closed in York and the Foss Barrier is in operation. Our Area Incident Room remains open. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking, driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 20:17
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse remain high in York and Cawood. Levels are expected to continue rising slowly on Sunday 23/02/2020, peaking in York between 4.4m and 4.5m tonight (Sunday 23/02/2020). At Cawood, levels remain high, and flood storage areas are being filled. Further bands of rain are expected over the next few days, with spring tides on Tuesday 25/02/2020, which will cause levels to rise and fall, and a further rise is expected in York and Cawood on Monday 24/02/2020. We will be monitoring the forecast closely and will keep this message up to date with the latest information. Floodgates are closed in York and the Foss Barrier is in operation. Our Area Incident Room remains open. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 15:56
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as the River Derwent remains high following recent heavy rainfall. Levels on the lower River Derwent, particularly around Elvington will remain high throughout today (Sunday 23/02/2020). Further bands of rain are forecast for the next few days and we will continue to monitor the impact of this. Flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our Incident Room is open and we are monitoring the situation closely. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 11:46
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse remain high in York and Cawood. Levels are expected to continue rising slowly on Sunday 23/02/2020, peaking in York between 4.4m and 4.5m on Sunday evening. At Cawood, levels remain high, and flood storage areas are being filled. Further bands of rain are expected over the next few days, with spring tides on Tuesday 25/02/2020, which will cause levels to rise and fall, and a further rise is expected in York and Cawood on Monday 24/02/2020. We will be monitoring the forecast closely and will keep this message up to date with the latest information. Floodgates are closed in York and the Foss Barrier is in operation. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Our Area Incident Room remains open. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 03:41
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse remain high in York. Levels are forecast to gradually rise to a peak on Sunday afternoon 23/02/2020. Further bands of rain are expected over the next few days, which will cause levels to rise and fall accordingly. We will be monitoring the forecast closely and will keep this message up to date with the latest information. Floodgates are closed in York and the Foss Barrier is in operation. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Our Area Incident Room remains open. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 21:30
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as levels on the River Ouse remain high in York. Levels are forecast to gradually rise throughout tonight and peak at around 6am tomorrow morning (23/02/2020). Further bands of rain are expected over the next few days, which will cause levels to rise and fall accordingly. We will be monitoring the forecast closely and will keep this message up to date with the latest information. Floodgates are closed in York and the Foss Barrier is in operation. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Our Area Incident Room remains open. Please avoid contact with flood water, and plan walking driving and cycling routes to avoid low lying paths and roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 11:19
River Ouse
This Flood Alert is being reissued as levels on the River Ouse are beginning to rise again in York. The level of the River Ouse at York Viking Recorder is currently 3.4m and will rise throughout Saturday (22/02/20). We expect the levels to reach 4.3-4.5m on Sunday afternoon, and then remain high. Levels around Naburn and Cawood remain high. The level at Selby will vary with the tide but is not expected to reach levels of concern. Further bands of rain are expected over the next few days, which will cause levels to rise and fall accordingly. We will be monitoring the forecast closely and will keep this message up to date with the latest information. Floodgates are closed in York and the Foss Barrier is in operation. For the latest river levels please see the gov.uk website. Our Area Incident Room remains open. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan walking and driving routes to avoid flooded roads. This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 01:07
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force. The river levels in the River Ouse remain high as a result of recent rainfall and will remain high overnight into Saturday (22/02/20). Floodgates remain closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. Further bands of rainfall are forecast through the weekend and early next week which will lead to rising river levels. 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 contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 16:13
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force. The river levels in the River Ouse remain high as a result of recent rainfall and will remain high throughout Friday (21/02/20) Floodgates remain closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. We continue to monitor the situation. Further bands of rainfall are forecast through the weekend and early next week which will lead to rising river levels. 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 contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 08:24
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels remain high following recent rain. The level on the tidal stretches of the River Ouse will remain high through Friday 21/02/20. Floodgates remain closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. There is further rainfall forecast on Friday evening into Saturday and levels are likely to rise again at the weekend. 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 contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 00:14
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels remain high following recent rain. The level on the tidal stretches of the River Ouse will rise slightly through Thursday night into Friday following rainfall in the upper catchments. Floodgates remain closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. There is further rainfall forecast on Friday evening into Saturday and levels are likely to rise again at the weekend. 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 contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 16:59
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels remain high following recent rain. The level on the tidal stretches of the River Ouse will rise slightly through Thursday night into Friday following rainfall in the upper catchments. Floodgates remain closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. There is further rainfall forecast on Friday evening into Saturday and levels are likely to rise again at the weekend. 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 contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 09:17
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels remain high following recent rain. The level on the River Ouse is forecast to continue falling slowly through Thursday morning, 20/2/2020, before rising again into the weekend, in response to further rainfall. Floodgates remain closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. 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 contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 00:42
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels remain high following Storm Dennis. The Ouse level at Naburn is 3.1m and the level at York Viking Recorder is 3.6m. The river level at Cawood is currently 6.8m and falling. Floodgates remain closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. The river level is forecast to continue falling slowly through the night into Thursday morning 20/2/2020. Further rain is forecast for the next few days which may cause levels to rise again towards the weekend. 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 contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 17:16
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as levels remain high following Storm Dennis. The Ouse level at Naburn is 3.1m and the level at York Viking Recorder is 3.65m. The river level at Cawood is currently 6.9m and falling. Floodgates remain closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding.The river level is forecast to continue falling slowly through the rest of Wednesday 19/02/2020. Further rain is forecast for the next few days which may cause levels to rise again towards the weekend. 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 contact with flood water. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 09:01
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis. Floodgates are closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. River levels are expected to remain high through Wednesday, 19/2/2020. Further rain is forecast from Wednesday afternoon onwards which may cause levels to rise again. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. For the latest river levels, please see the gov.uk website. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 01:27
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis. Floodgates are closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. River levels are expected to remain high into Wednesday 19/2/2020. Further rain is forecast from Wednesday onwards which may cause levels to rise again. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. For the latest river levels, please see the gov.uk website. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 17:36
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis. Floodgates are closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. River levels are expected to remain high on Tuesday 18/2/2020. Further rain is forecast from Wednesday onwards which may cause levels to rise again. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. For the latest river levels, please see the gov.uk website. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 08:23
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis. Floodgates are closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. River levels are expected to remain high on Tuesday 18/2/2020. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. For the latest river levels, please see the gov.uk website. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 00:48
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis. Floodgates are closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. River levels are expected to remain high on Tuesday 18/2/2020. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. For the latest river levels, please see the gov.uk website. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 17:00
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis. Floodgates are closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. Levels on the tidal Ouse are forecast to peak at similar levels to last week. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 08:28
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis. Floodgates are closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. Levels on the tidal Ouse are forecast to peak a t similar levels to last week. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 01:03
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis. Floodgates are closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. We expect levels at Selby to reach 5.2m on the high tide at 2am on Monday 17/02/2020. We expect the river level in York to peak around 4.8m after 1600 hours on Monday (17/02/20). See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:09
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to recent heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis. Floodgates are closed in Cawood and Selby, and the B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. We expect levels at Selby to reach 5.2m on the high tide at 2am on Monday 17/02/2020. We expect the river level in York to peak around 4.8m overnight on Monday (17/02/20). See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 12:38
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to recent heavy rain associated with Storm Dennis. Floodgates are closed in Cawood and Selby. The B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 00:10
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to recent heavy rain. Floodgates are closed in Cawood and Selby. The B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. Further rain associated with Storm Dennis is forecast overnight into Sunday 16/02/2020 which will cause levels to rise over the weekend and into Monday. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 16:11
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara and high spring tides. Levels will remain high along the River Ouse catchment and the Lower Wharfe around Ryther on Saturday 15/02/2020 and overnight into Sunday 16/02/2020. Floodgates are closed in Cawood and Selby. The B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. Further rain associated with Storm Dennis is forecast for this weekend which will cause river levels to rise again. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 07:55
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara and high spring tides. Levels will remain high along the River Ouse catchment and the Lower Wharfe around Ryther on Saturday (15/02/2020). Floodgates are closed in Cawood and Selby. The B1222 between Cawood and Kelfield is closed due to flooding. Further rain associated with Storm Dennis is forecast for this weekend which will cause river levels to rise again. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 00:45
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara and high spring tides. Levels will remain high along the River Ouse catchment and the Lower Wharfe around Ryther into Saturday 15/02/2020. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. Further rain is forecast for the weekend which may cause levels to rise again. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 15:30
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara and high spring tides. Levels will remain high along the River Ouse catchment and the Lower Wharfe around Ryther into Friday morning 14/02/2020. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. Further rain is forecast for the weekend which may cause levels to rise again. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 07:55
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara and high spring tides. Levels will remain high along the River Ouse catchment and the Lower Wharfe around Ryther on Friday 14/02/2020. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. Further rain is forecast for the weekend which may cause levels to rise again. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 23:58
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara and high spring tides. Levels will remain high along the River Ouse catchment and the Lower Wharfe around Ryther into Friday morning 14/02/2020. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. Further rain is forecast for the weekend which may cause levels to rise again. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 15:18
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara and high spring tides. Levels will remain high along the River Ouse catchment and the Lower Wharfe around Ryther on Thursday 13/02/2020. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. Further rain is forecast for the weekend which may cause levels to rise again. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 08:40
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara and high spring tides. Levels will remain high along the River Ouse catchment and the Lower Wharfe around Ryther on Thursday 13/02/2020. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. Further rain is forecast for the weekend which may cause levels to rise again. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes


Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 00:28
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara and high spring tides. Ouse levels at York Viking Recorder are currently 3.8m and 3.4m at Naburn. Levels will remain high along the River Ouse catchment on Wednesday 12/02/2020 and overnight into Thursday 13/02/2020. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. Further rain is forecast which may cause levels to rise again. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 16:32
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara and high spring tides. Levels will remain high along the River Ouse catchment on Wednesday 12/02/2020 and will fall slowly overnight into Thursday 13/02/2020. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. Further rain is forecast for the weekend which may cause levels to rise again. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 09:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. Levels will remain high along the River Ouse catchment on Wednesday 12/02/2020. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local water courses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 01:44
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. Levels will remain high along the River Ouse catchment on Wednesday 12/02/2020. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local water courses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 17:54
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. Levels will remain high along the River Ouse catchment on Tuesday 11/02/2020 and overnight into Wednesday. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local water courses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message tomorrow morning (12/02/2020) as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 09:05
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. Levels will remain high along the River Ouse catchment on Tuesday 11/02/2020. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local water courses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 00:39
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. The level at the York Viking recorder is 4.2 metres and rising. Access roads will begin to flood and water is expected to be against property at a level of 4.1m. The River Ouse is now forecast to peak up to 4.35m around 06:00 on Tuesday 11/2/2020. Levels will remain high into next week along the River Ouse catchment. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local water courses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 08:26
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels are rising and at 8am on Monday, levels are 2.8m upstream at Naburn and 3.6m at York Viking recorder. We expect levels to continue rising throughout Monday 10/02/20 and remain high into next week along the River Ouse catchment. See the gov.uk website for up to date river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local water courses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 00:38
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. River levels are rising and are currently 2.5m upstream at Naburn. We expect levels to continue rising throughout Monday 10/02/20 and remain high into next week along the River Ouse catchment. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local water courses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 16:40
River Ouse
This flood alert has been issued for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn lock to Selby due to heavy rain associated with Storm Ciara. There has been widespread heavy rain accompanied by high winds throughout Sunday 09/02/2020, and we expect further patchy rainfall throughout the coming week. River levels are rising and are currently 1.73m upstream at Naburn. We expect levels to continue rising into tomorrow Monday 10/02/20 and remain high into next week along the River Ouse catchment. Avoid using low lying footpaths near local water courses. We are monitoring the situation closely. The Area Incident Room is open, and operational staff have been out clearing trash screens. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 20:26
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as the level of the river Ouse is rising as a result of rainfall during Monday and Tuesday. The level on the Ouse at York Viking Recorder is now 2.5m and peaking at this level. The Ouse is now forecast to remain at about 2.5m through Wednesday evening, before falling slowly overnight into the early hours of Thursday morning (16/01/2020). The current level at Naburn Lock is 6.8m AOD. No further significant rainfall is forecast but there is the potential for showers on Thursday and Friday. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan walking, cycling and driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 10:00 on Thursday 16/1/2019, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 15:05
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force as the level of the river Ouse is rising as a result of rainfall during Monday and Tuesday. The level on the Ouse at York Viking Recorder is now 2.5m and peaking at this level. The Ouse is now forecast to remain at about 2.5m through Wednesday afternoon and evening, before falling slowly overnight into the early hours of Thursday morning (16/01/2020). The current level at Naburn Lock is 6.8m AOD. No further significant rainfall is forecast on Wednesday, but there is the potential for showers on Thursday and Friday. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan walking, cycling and driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated this afternoon, 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 13:05
River Ouse
We are issuing the flood alert for the Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby due to rising river levels on the Ouse at the York Viking recorder. The rising river level is due to increased flows caused by rainfall over the last 2 days in the upper areas of the catchment. The level at Viking Recorder is now 2.25m and is expected to peak at approximately 2.3m later this afternoon before falling slowly overnight Wednesday and into the early hours of Thursday, 16/01/2020. The current level at Naburn Lock is 6.6m AOD. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid contact with flood water and plan walking, cycling and driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this evening, 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 01:08
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force due to recent persistent heavy rainfall. The River Ouse in York is falling steadily, the current level is 2.3m and will continue to fall overnight on Saturday 21/12/19. Levels at Naburn upstream of the weir are currently 2.1m and are also falling steadily. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 17:56
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force due to recent persistent heavy rainfall. The River Ouse in York is falling steadily, the current level is 2.6m and will continue to fall throughout this evening, Saturday 21/12/19. Levels at Naburn upstream of the weir are currently 2.3m and are also falling steadily. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 11:01
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force due to recent persistent heavy rainfall. The River Ouse in York is falling steadily, the current level is 2.8m and will continue to fall throughout today, Saturday 21/12/19. Levels at Naburn upstream of the weir are currently 2.5m and are also falling steadily. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and continue to manage the operation of flood gates, including operating the Foss barrier. 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 20 Dec 2019 21:54
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force due to recent persistent heavy rainfall. The current level on the River Ouse in York is 3 m and has peaked, levels will remain high overnight, beginning to fall slowly tomorrow, Saturday 21/12/19. Levels at Naburn upstream of the weir are currently 2.6m and have also peaked, and are expected to remain high overnight. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads and around Naburn Lock. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and closing locks and flood gates, including operating the Foss Barrier. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Saturday morning 21/12/19, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 15:33
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force due to recent persistent heavy rainfall. The current level on the River Ouse in York is 2.9m and levels are likely to remain high into the weekend. Levels at Naburn upstream of the weir are currently 2.5m and are expected to remain high. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads and around Naburn Lock. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and closing locks and flood gates, including operating the Foss barrier. 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 20 Dec 2019 09:48
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force due to recent persistent (heavy) rainfall. We expect levels on the River Ouse in York to remain high and peak later on Friday 20/12/19 at around 3m. Levels at Naburn upstream of the weir are currently 2.4m and might be expected to reach around 2.5m. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads and around Naburn lock. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and closing locks and flood gates, including operating the Foss barrier. 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 19 Dec 2019 21:26
River Ouse
This Flood Alert remains in force as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. We expect levels to rise overnight on the tidal River Ouse and peak on Friday 20/12/19. Levels at Naburn upstream of the weir are expected to reach around 2.5m. River levels in York are rising and expected to peak over 3m on Friday 20/12/19. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads and around Naburn lock. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and closing locks and flood gates. 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 19 Dec 2019 16:25
River Ouse
River levels are rising as a result of persistent (heavy) rainfall. We expect levels to rise overnight on the tidal River Ouse and peak on Friday 20/12/19. Levels at Naburn upstream are expected to reach around 2.5m. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads and around Naburn lock. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and closing locks and flood gates. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2019 20:51
River Ouse
This alert remains in force as levels in the River Ouse remain high as a result of rainfall over the last few days. The level at York Viking is now 2.3m and is forecast to stay at approximately this level for several hours before falling slowly in the early part of Thursday morning, 12/12/2019. The level at Naburn Lock is currently 2.1m and forecast to stay around this level overnight before falling slowly on Thursday. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and riverside areas remains possible. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas. Please plan walking, cycling and driving routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. Current river levels and a 5 day forecast are available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated before 9am on Thursday, 12/12/2019, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2019 11:06
River Ouse
This alert remains in force as levels in the River Ouse remain high as a result of rainfall over the last few days. The level at York Viking is 1.93m and is forecast to continue to rise through Wednesday 11/12/2019. The level at Naburn Lock is currently 1.8m and forecast to rise slowly today. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and riverside areas remains possible. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas. Please plan walking, cycling and driving routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. Current river levels and a 5 day forecast are available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated before 9pm on Wednesday night, 11/12/2019, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 16:48
River Ouse
This alert remains in force as levels in the River Ouse remain high as a result of rainfall over the last few days. The level at York Viking is 2m and is falling slowly. The River Ouse level at Naburn Lock is 1.9m and falling slowly and will remain high on Tuesday evening. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and riverside areas remains possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas. Further rain is forecast for Tuesday evening, which may cause levels to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast. Please plan walking, cycling and driving routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. Current river levels and a 5 day forecast are available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning 11/12/2019, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 08:19
River Ouse
This alert remains in force as levels in the River Ouse remain high as a result of rainfall over the last few days. The level at York Viking is 2.5m and is falling slowly. The River Ouse level at Naburn Lock is 2.2 m and falling slowly and will remain high on Tuesday. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and riverside areas remains possible throughout Tuesday 10th December. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas. Further rain is forecast for Tuesday. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast. Please plan walking, cycling and driving routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. Current river levels and a 5 day forecast are available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated on Tuesday evening 10/12/2019, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2019 20:30
River Ouse
This alert has been issued as river in the River Ouse are rising as a result of rainfall over the last few days. The level at York Viking is 2.6m and will continue rising slowly today, Monday 9th December peaking tomorrow evening. The River Ouse level at Naburn Lock is 2.3 m and remaining steady and will remain high into Tuesday. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and riverside areas remains possible throughout Monday 9th December. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas. No significant rainfall is expected on Monday night, but further rain is forecast for Tuesday. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast. Please plan walking, cycling and driving routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. Current river levels and a 5 day forecast are available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated on Tuesday morning 10/12/2019, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2019 18:55
River Ouse
This alert has been issued as river in the River Ouse are rising as a result of rainfall over the last few days. The level at York Viking is 2.6m and will continue rising slowly today, Monday 9th December peaking tomorrow evening. The River Ouse level at Naburn Lock is 2.3 m and will also continue to rise throughout the night. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and riverside areas remains possible throughout Monday 9th December. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas. No significant rainfall is expected on Monday, but further rain is forecast for Tuesday. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast. Please plan walking, cycling and driving routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. Current river levels and a 5 day forecast are available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated on Tuesday morning 10/12/2019, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2019 11:27
River Ouse
This alert has been issued as river in the River Ouse are rising as a result of rainfall over the last few days. The level at York Viking is 2.25 m and will continue rising slowly today, Monday 9th December peaking tomorrow evening. The River Ouse level at Naburn Lock is 1.9 m and will also continue to rise throughout the day. Consequently, flooding of low lying land and riverside areas remains possible throughout Monday 9th December. Areas most at risk are low lying land and riverside areas. No significant rainfall is expected on Monday, but further rain is forecast for Tuesday. We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast. Please plan walking, cycling and driving routes to avoid low lying roads and paths near rivers, which may be flooded. Current river levels and a 5 day forecast are available on the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2019 03:08
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force due to high levels on the River Ouse due to persistent rain earlier in the week. The current level on the Ouse at Viking Recorder is 2.1m and is forecast to fall slowly overnight and into Saturday. Levels at Naburn upstream of the weir can be expected to remain around 1.8 to 1.9m overnight, falling slowly into Saturday. Flooding of low lying land, paths and roads remains possible. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the coming days. We will update this message in 8hrs, or as the situation changes. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.


Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2019 02:38
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force due to high levels on the River Ouse due to persistent rain earlier in the week. The current level on the Ouse at Viking Recorder is 2.1m and is forecast to fall slowly overnight and into Saturday. Levels at Naburn upstream of the weir can be expected to remain around 1.8 to 1.9m overnight, falling slowly into Saturday. Flooding of low lying land, paths and roads remains possible. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the coming days. We will update this message in 8hrs, or as the situation changes. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2019 18:23
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force due to rising levels on the River Ouse in combination with high tides. The current level in York is 2.17m and levels are likely to remain around 2.15 to 2.3m on Friday evening 29/11/2019 and Saturday morning 30/11/2019. Levels are currently forecast to fall late Saturday afternoon in York. Levels at Naburn upstream of the weir can be expected to remain around 1.8 to 1.9m on Friday and Saturday. The period of highest spring tides has passed so levels will not be as high at the top of the tide. Flooding of low lying land, paths and roads remains possible. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the coming days. We will update this message in 8hrs, or as the situation changes. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2019 10:29
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force due to rising levels on the River Ouse in combination with recent spring high tides. We are currently forecasting river levels to peak in York on Saturday morning (30/11/19) at 2.3m. Levels at Naburn upstream of the weir can be expected to remain at or above 1.8m on Friday, 29/11/19. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, paths and roads remains possible. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the coming days. We will update this message in 8hrs, or as the situation changes. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2019 04:59
River Ouse
This flood alert remains in force due to rising levels on the River Ouse in York in combination with high tides at Selby. The current level at York Viking Recorder is 2.1m and is forecast to rise overnight to around 2.2m by Friday morning, 29/11/2019. A further slight rise is possible later on Friday, however no significant rainfall is forecast over the coming days. The current level at Naburn upstream of the weir is 1.9m, and a slight rise overnight is possible. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, paths and roads is possible on Thursday overnight and into Friday. We will update this message in 8 hrs. or as the situation changes. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2019 20:55
River Ouse
This flood alert has been issued in response to rising levels on the River Ouse in York today, 28/11/2019 and in combination with high tides at Selby. The current level at York Viking Recorder is 1.9m and is forecast to rise overnight to around 2.2m by Friday morning, 29/11/2019. A further slight rise is possible on Friday, however no significant rainfall is forecast over the coming days. The current level at Naburn upstream of the weir is 1.7m and a slight rise overnight is possible. Consequently, flooding of low lying land, paths and roads is possible on Thursday overnight and into Friday. We will update this message by 9am on Friday 29/11/19, or as the situation changes. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.