Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Swale and Tributaries in North Yorkshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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 has been issued for the Lower River Swale area starting at 8:00 PM on March 12, 2026, as rising river levels create potential flooding risks.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- North 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 North Yorkshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lower River Swale area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels, and the agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Lower River Swale, Cod Beck, and Bedale Beck in North Yorkshire. The locations most likely to be affected include the River Swale and its tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local conditions and stay informed on river level changes.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are anticipated this evening, which may lead to flooding in low-lying areas and near riverbanks. The primary hazards are associated with the River Swale, Cod Beck, and Bedale Beck.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting at 08:00 PM on 12 March 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 12 March 2026, or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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