Flood Alert Info - Pickering Beck and Costa Beck catchments

Area Description

Land around Pickering Beck and it's tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering.
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 2 Oct 2024 09:16
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels remain high in response to rainfall over recent days. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Levels have peaked overnight in Pickering but will remain high on Wednesday, 02/10/2024, but are not currently forecast to reach levels of significant concern. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9 PM on Wednesday, 02/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 18:13
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are rising in response to rainfall over recent days. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Levels are expected to continue to rise tonight, Tuesday 01/10/2024, but are not currently forecast to reach levels of significant concern. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9AM on Wednesday, 02/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 09:46
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
Heavy rainfall during Thursday, 26/09/2024 has caused river levels to rise. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 20:57
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels have peaked on Pickering Beck due to recent heavy rainfall and will remain high before falling on Sunday evening. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and it's tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including Kirby Misperton and Pickering. No further rainfall is forecast and river levels are expected to have fallen by Monday morning. 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 AM on 29/04/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 17:50
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are rising on the Pickering Beck due to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and it's tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including Kirby Misperton and Pickering. No further rainfall is forecast and river levels are expected to peak on Sunday evening. 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 10:00 PM on 28/04/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 23:41
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels have risen on Pickering Beck and Costa Beck catchments due to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and it's tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck and Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. 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 11.30am on Monday 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 12:20
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are rising on the Pickering Beck and Costa Beck catchments due to heavy rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and it's tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck and Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. 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 12AM on Monday 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 19:29
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels remain high on Pickering Beck due to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Further showers are forecast over the coming days and levels are expected to stay high. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 07:30am on Thursday 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 07:33
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are rising on Pickering Beck due to rainfall. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Wednesday 03/01/2024 is expected to be a drier day, with some scattered showers possible. However, river levels in the area are still responding to overnight rainfall, and so further rises in water levels is possible. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 07:30pm on Wednesday 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 19:25
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are rising on Pickering Beck due to rainfall. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Further rainfall is forecast overnight into Wednesday 03/01/2024. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 07:30am on Wednesday 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 07:35
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are rising on Pickering Beck due to rainfall. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Further rainfall is forecast on Tuesday 02/01/2024. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 7:30pm on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 19:32
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are forecast to rise on Pickering Beck due to rainfall expected on Monday night 01/01/2024. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Flooding is expected from around 5:00-6:00am on Tuesday morning 02/01/2024. Further rainfall is forecast on Tuesday morning. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 7:30am on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 08:50
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels remain high on Pickering Beck and Costa Beck due to further persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk include low lying land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, and including properties in Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Further rainfall is forecast today Sunday 10/12/23 and we expect levels to remain high in the coming days. We are monitoring levels closely. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00pm Sunday 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 20:49
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are rising again on Pickering Beck and Costa Beck due to further persistent rainfall. Areas most at risk include low lying land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, and including properties in Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend and we expect levels to remain high into tomorrow. We are monitoring levels closely. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00am Sunday 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 13:22
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
The flood alert remains in force for Pickering Beck and Costa Beck due to recent persistent rain. Areas most at risk include low lying land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, and including properties in Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Levels are falling, however, further rainfall is forecast over the weekend and levels are expected to rise again. We are monitoring levels closely. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9PM Saturday 09/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 05:50
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels remain high on Pickering Beck and Costa Beck due to recent persistent rain. Areas most at risk include low lying land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, and including properties in Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Levels are falling however further rainfall is forecast into the weekend and levels are expected to rise again. We are monitoring levels closely. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 09/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 17:48
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels remain high on Pickering Beck and Costa Beck due to recent persistent rain. Areas most at risk include low lying land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, and including properties in Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Levels are falling however further rainfall is forecast into the weekend and we expect further rises. We are monitoring levels closely. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 6:00AM on 09/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 06:08
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels remain high on Pickering Beck and Costa Beck due to recent persistent rain. Further rainfall is forecast on Friday afternoon 08/12/2023 and into the weekend. Areas most at risk include low lying land around Pickering Beck and it's tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, and including properties in Kirby Misperton and Pickering. We are monitoring levels closely. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 17:07
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
Persistent rain is forecast throughout the rest of today Thursday 7/12/2023 and overnight. Rivers will respond to this rainfall on already wet catchments. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. Areas most at risk include Land around Pickering Beck and it's tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. We continue to monitor levels closely. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 6am on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes. .


Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 20:44
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are rising steadily on the Pickering Beck due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck and including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. No significant further rainfall is forecast. 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 09:00am on 06/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 12:16
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are rising steadily on the Pickering Beck due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk include Land around Pickering Beck and it's tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Further light rainfall is forecast throughout today, 05/12/2023. 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 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 10:05
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are rising steadily on the Pickering Beck due to recent rainfall. Areas most at risk include Land around Pickering Beck and it's tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Further light rainfall is forecast throughout today, 05/12/2023. 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 05:00pm on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 13:13
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
Levels are rising on the river Rye at Pickering Beck and Costa Beck due to overnight rain. Flooding is possible in this area. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water.


Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 10:24
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
Levels remain high on the river Rye at Pickering Beck and Costa Beck due to heavy rain associated with storms Babet and Ciaran. Levels have begun to fall steadily. However, flooding is still expected in this area. Our incident room is open, and we are closely monitoring the situation. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 21:00 on Friday 3/11/2023.


Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 14:13
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.


Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2023 12:28
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.


Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2023 04:00
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are falling and will continue to do so during Sunday 22/10/2023. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries, including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 12:00 on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 20:23
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are falling and will continue to do so over Saturday night and into Sunday morning 22/10/2023. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and its tributaries, including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 04:00 on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 18:06
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels remain high on Pickering Beck due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet, but are now falling and are expected to continue to fall overnight into Sunday. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and it's tributaries, including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 02:00 on 22/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 09:33
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are still high on Pickering Beck due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and it's tributaries, including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Further rainfall is forecast today, Saturday, 21/10/2023 and levels will remain high. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 02:09
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are still rising on the Pickering Beck due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and it's tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Further rainfall is forecast today, Saturday, 21/10/2023. We expect levels to peak and begin falling through the day. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 2pm on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 17:41
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are rising on the Pickering Beck due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and it's tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day, Friday 20/10/2023. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 01:45 am on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 09:36
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
River levels are rising on the Pickering Beck due to persistent and heavy rainfall associated with Storm Babet. Areas most at risk include land around Pickering Beck and it's tributaries including Raindale Beck, Levisham Beck, Gundale Beck, Costa Beck, including properties of Kirby Misperton and Pickering. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day, Friday 20/10/2023. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


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


Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 16:03
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
The flood alert for Pickering Beck remains in force. River levels remain high and are beginning to fall. No further significant rainfall is expected today, 21/01/2021.The upstream flood storage area is now filling. See the GOV.UK website for a 5day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 08:17
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
This flood alert has been issued due to rising river levels on Pickering Beck. River levels are high due to recent persistent rainfall and are expected to peak this morning, however no further significant rainfall is expected today, 21/01/2021. The upstream flood storage area is now filling. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid low lying land and footpaths near local watercourses. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2021 05:13
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
The flood alert for Pickering Beck and Costa Beck Catchments remains in force. River levels on Pickering Beck are forecast to rise overnight due to rainfall and snowmelt, leading to high levels around Pickering from the early hours of Tuesday morning, 12/01/2021. We will continue to monitor this closely and this message will be updated on Tuesday afternoon or as the situation changes. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded.


Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2021 21:11
Pickering Beck, Costa Beck
The flood alert for Pickering Beck and Costa Beck Catchments is now in force. River levels on Pickering Beck are forecast to rise overnight due to rainfall and snowmelt, leading to high levels around Pickering from the early hours of Tuesday morning, 12/01/2021. We will continue to monitor this closely and this message will be updated on Tuesday morning or as the situation changes. See the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and river levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded.