Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Derwent Across Yorkshire Regions
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Derwent, warning of potential flooding in North Yorkshire, East Riding, and York as river levels rise.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Yorkshire
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Yorkshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Derwent. The alert was officially raised at 8:44 AM on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in response to rising river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the following counties and regions within Yorkshire:
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- North Yorkshire
- York
Specific locations most affected include local roads and low-lying land around Stamford Bridge, Pocklington, Wressle, Wilberfoss, and Elvington.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers, as these are the most likely to be flooded.
- Exercise caution and monitor local conditions closely.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are making flooding possible today, Thursday, February 26, 2026. Rainfall is expected over the coming days, which will likely keep river levels in the area elevated. The primary hazards identified are the flooding of low-lying land and local road networks near the River Derwent.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect as of February 26, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 9:00 PM on February 26, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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