Flood Alert Issued for River Wiske and North Yorkshire Tributaries
This alert is no longer in effect.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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Wiske and surrounding tributaries in North Yorkshire, warning of high river levels affecting low-lying land and roads.
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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 Wiske and other tributaries of the River Swale. This alert was officially raised on the evening of March 13, 2026, following observations of high river levels that may lead to flooding in the Yorkshire region.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers geographic regions within North Yorkshire. Locations most at risk include low-lying land and roads situated near the following watercourses:
- River Wiske
- Brompton Beck
- Cod Beck
- North Beck
- Willow Beck
- Sun Beck
- Winton Beck
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Exercise caution when traveling near low-lying land and roads adjacent to the affected rivers.
- Monitor local weather updates and river level reports.
Expected Conditions
High river levels were recorded overnight, creating a possibility for flooding starting from the evening of March 13, 2026. However, the Environment Agency reports that river levels have now peaked and are beginning to fall. The agency continues to closely monitor the situation to ensure public safety.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect as of March 13, 2026. A formal update from the Environment Agency is expected by 9:00 AM on March 14, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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