Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Derwent in Yorkshire Through Wednesday
This alert is no longer in effect.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).
Areazine synthesizes this Environment Agency flood warning directly from Environment Agency's official public data feed. See our methodology for full source attribution and refresh cadence.
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Derwent, affecting East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and York due to rising river levels.
Read this weather record in 30 seconds
- 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 (ID: 122WAF950) in the Yorkshire area. The alert was officially raised at 8:46 AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, following reports of high river levels.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the following counties and regions:
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- North Yorkshire
- York
Specific locations most likely to be affected by rising water include local roads and low-lying land around Stamford Bridge, Pocklington, Wressle, Wilberfoss, and Elvington.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, which are at higher risk of being flooded.
- Monitor local conditions as the Environment Agency continues to track the situation.
Expected Conditions
High river levels on the River Derwent are expected to lead to possible flooding on low-lying land and adjacent roadways. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the river levels and will provide updates as conditions evolve.
Timeline
Flooding is considered possible for the remainder of today, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 9:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
Related Flood Warnings
All Flood Warnings →Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.