Flood Alert Issued for River Hull Central Catchment in East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull
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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 Hull Central catchment, warning of potential flooding on local roads and low-lying land on February 16, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Riding of Yorkshire and Kingston upon Hull
- 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 and Kingston upon Hull.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Hull Central catchment. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high river levels observed today.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the central River Hull area, including the River Hull and the Beverley and Barmston Drain. Specific geographic regions affected include:
- Counties: East Riding of Yorkshire and Kingston upon Hull
- Specific Locations: Arram, Tickton, Beverley, and Dunswell
- Impact Zones: Local roads and low-lying land adjacent to the river catchment
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
- Avoid using bridges located near the River Hull or the Beverley and Barmston Drain.
- Do not attempt to walk, cycle, or drive through flood water.
- Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected throughout the day on February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as these elevated levels may lead to the flooding of roads and low-lying land. No specific rainfall totals or river heights were provided in the current advisory.
Timeline
- Alert Issued: February 16, 2026, at 7:44 AM
- Effective Period: Throughout the day on February 16, 2026
- Next Update: The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 7:30 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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