Flood Alert Issued for River Wiske and Tributaries 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 Wiske and surrounding tributaries in North Yorkshire, warning of potential flooding on 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 morning of March 14, 2026, in response to high river levels across the Yorkshire region.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers geographic regions within North Yorkshire. The locations most affected are 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 and commuters in the affected areas are urged to take care. The Environment Agency advises the public to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. It is important to remain vigilant when traveling near low-lying land and roads adjacent to the mentioned rivers and becks.
Expected Conditions
High river levels may lead to flooding throughout the day on March 14, 2026. While the risk of flooding remains, current data indicates that river levels have now peaked and are beginning to fall. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as the water recedes.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 8:57 AM on March 14, 2026. Officials have stated that this message will be updated by 9:00 PM on March 14, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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