Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Derwent Affecting 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This alert is no longer in effect.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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A flood alert is in effect for the Lower River Derwent today, February 20, 2026, with the Environment Agency warning of high river levels in North Yorkshire, East Riding, and York.
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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. This alert, designated at severity level 3, was raised on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 8:58 AM due to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Lower River Derwent region, spanning the 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 surrounding:
- Stamford Bridge
- Pocklington
- Wressle
- Wilberfoss
- Elvington
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Stay away from low-lying roads situated near rivers, as these are prone to flooding.
- Monitor local conditions and stay updated on further announcements.
Expected Conditions
High river levels on the River Derwent are expected to cause flooding on Friday, February 20, 2026. The primary hazards include the inundation of low-lying land and potential closures of local road networks. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of Friday morning, February 20, 2026. An update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 9:00 PM on the same day, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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