Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Hull Catchment in East Riding of 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 Upper River Hull catchment, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads through Monday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Riding of 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 East Riding of Yorkshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper River Hull catchment. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Yorkshire area within the county of East Riding of Yorkshire. The geographic scope includes the catchment areas for the following water bodies:
- River Hull
- Holderness Drain
- Barmston Drain
Locations most at risk include low-lying land and roads situated near these rivers and drains.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Take extra care when traveling near riverbanks or low-lying roads.
- Monitor local conditions as the Environment Agency continues to track river levels.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected to persist, creating a risk of flooding for roads and land adjacent to the river systems. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water moves through the catchment.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of Sunday, February 15, 2026. Flooding conditions are considered possible for both Sunday, February 15, and Monday, February 16, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update on this alert by 9:00 PM on February 15, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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