Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Derwent in Yorkshire Region
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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 high river levels affecting East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, 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
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 several geographic regions including 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
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 weather reports and updates from the Environment Agency.
Expected Conditions
High river levels on the River Derwent may lead to the flooding of low-lying land and local transport routes. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as conditions develop.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 5:54 PM on Monday, February 23, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a formal update on the situation by 6:00 AM on February 24, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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