Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Derwent Affecting Yorkshire Counties Through Monday
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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 in East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and York through Monday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Yorkshire, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Derwent in the Yorkshire region. This level 3 severity alert indicates that high river levels have made flooding a possibility in the area.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Lower River Derwent and surrounding low-lying land. Impacted jurisdictions include:
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- North Yorkshire
- York
Specific locations identified as most likely to be 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 flood water: Do not walk, cycle, or drive through flood water.
- Plan routes carefully: Avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which are at the highest risk of being flooded.
- Stay informed: Monitor local weather reports and prepare for potential travel disruptions.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected to persist, creating a risk of flooding for local roads and land adjacent to the River Derwent. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely as river levels respond to recent conditions.
Timeline
The flood alert is effective for Sunday, February 15, 2026, and Monday, February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a formal update by 9:00 PM on February 15, 2026, or earlier if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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