Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Derwent in 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 possible flooding on low-lying land and roads in Yorkshire through Saturday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- 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, United Kingdom.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Derwent. The alert was officially raised at 8:56 AM on Saturday, February 21, 2026, following reports of high river levels.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and York. Specific locations identified as 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 commuters in the warning zone are advised to take the following safety measures:
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, which are at high risk of being flooded.
- Monitor local conditions and stay informed on further updates.
Expected Conditions
High river levels on the River Derwent may lead to flooding throughout the day. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely as water levels impact low-lying land and the local road network.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately for Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 9:00 PM on February 21, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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