Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Derwent Affecting Yorkshire and York
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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 throughout Thursday.
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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
A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Lower River Derwent. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels rise.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Lower River Derwent region, spanning the counties of East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and the City of York. Specific locations identified as most at risk include local roads and low-lying land around:
- Stamford Bridge
- Pocklington
- Wressle
- Wilberfoss
- Elvington
What You Should Do
The Environment Agency advises the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying roads near rivers, as these are susceptible to flooding.
- Monitor local weather reports and water levels.
Expected Conditions
High river levels on the River Derwent are expected to lead to flooding on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The primary hazards identified are the inundation of low-lying land and potential closures of local road networks in the affected areas.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 8:56 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 9:00 PM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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