Flood Alert Issued for River Foulness and Market Weighton Catchment in East Riding of Yorkshire
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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 River Foulness and Market Weighton catchment, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through Monday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Riding of 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 East Riding of Yorkshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Foulness and Market Weighton catchment. This alert, designated as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Foulness and Market Weighton catchment area within the county of East Riding of Yorkshire. Waterways included in this alert are:
- River Foulness
- Market Weighton Canal
- North Cave Beck
- Ellerker Beck
- Mill Beck
Locations most likely to be affected include low-lying land and roads situated near these rivers and their various tributaries.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Take care when traveling near low-lying land and riverbanks.
- Monitor local updates as the Environment Agency continues to track the situation.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected to lead to potential flooding. The primary hazards identified are the inundation of roads and low-lying land adjacent to the catchment's rivers and canals. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water levels respond to current conditions.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 9:01 AM on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Flooding is considered possible throughout the remainder of Sunday, February 15, and into Monday, February 16, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 9:00 PM on February 15, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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