Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Derwent Affecting York and Yorkshire Regions
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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 on local roads and low-lying land through Tuesday.
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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 (Alert ID: 122WAF950). This alert indicates that high river levels may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Lower River Derwent area, spanning the East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and York. Specific locations most likely to be affected include local roads and low-lying land around:
- Stamford Bridge
- Pocklington
- Wressle
- Wilberfoss
- Elvington
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, which are susceptible to flooding.
- Monitor local conditions and stay prepared for potential updates.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently being monitored. The primary hazard is the flooding of low-lying land and local access roads near the River Derwent. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert is effective for Monday, February 16, 2026, and Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 9:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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