Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Derwent in Yorkshire Through Thursday
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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 in York and surrounding counties through February 19.
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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 (Severity Level 3) for the Lower River Derwent. The alert was officially raised at 8:56 PM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, due to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Lower River Derwent area, impacting the following regions:
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- North Yorkshire
- York
Specific locations 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 travelers in the warning area are advised to:
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, which are at high risk of flooding.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels on the River Derwent are expected to lead to the flooding of low-lying land and local access roads. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as conditions change.
Timeline
Flooding is possible starting Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and is expected to continue through Thursday, February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 9:00 AM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if necessary.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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