Flood Alert Issued for River Rye Catchment in North 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 Rye catchment, warning of potential flooding in North Yorkshire starting the morning of February 17, 2026.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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