Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Ouse Affecting York and 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 Upper River Ouse, warning of potential flooding in York and surrounding low-lying areas due to high river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Yorkshire, 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 Yorkshire, North Yorkshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper River Ouse area. This level 3 severity alert was officially raised at 9:03 AM on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in response to rising river levels that may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within North Yorkshire and the City of York. Specific waterways identified in the alert include the River Ouse, Burdyke, Holgate Beck, Blue Beck, River Foss, and The Fleet. Locations most likely to be affected include riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York, extending south as far as Naburn Lock. Specific high-risk areas mentioned include Kings Staith, Queens Staith, and South Esplanade.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring the situation, which includes the closing of floodgates and the operation of the Foss Barrier to mitigate impact.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected throughout Sunday, February 15, 2026. These conditions make flooding possible, particularly for pedestrian paths and land situated at lower elevations near the riverbanks.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect as of Sunday morning. Officials have stated that this message will be updated by 9:00 PM on February 15, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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