Flood Alert Issued for River Rye Catchment in North Yorkshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Rye catchment in the Yorkshire region. This alert, classified as severity level 3, was officially raised at 9:00 PM on February 16, 2026, in response to rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Rye and its numerous tributaries. Specific geographic areas at risk include land surrounding Ralsdale Beck, River Seph, Ledge Beck, Fangdale Beck, Prodale Beck, Ladhill Beck, Etton Gill, Borough Beck, and Spittle Beck. The Environment Agency specifically identifies properties in Salton, Nunnington, and Helmsley as being within the affected zone in North Yorkshire.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
• Do not attempt to cross bridges near local watercourses if water levels are high.
• Stay informed by monitoring local weather reports and river level updates.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected today, which may lead to the flooding of land and properties. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring both rainfall and river levels to assess the ongoing risk to the catchment area.

Timeline

The flood alert is effective starting the morning of February 17, 2026. Agency officials have stated that this message will be updated by 9:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.