Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Ouse in North Yorkshire and York
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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 that rising river levels may lead to flooding in York and North Yorkshire starting March 13.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- North Yorkshire and York
- 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 and York.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper River Ouse. This alert, designated at severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels observed today.
Affected Areas
The alert covers regions within North Yorkshire and York, specifically targeting the Upper River Ouse. Affected watercourses include the River Ouse, Burdyke, Holgate Beck, Blue Beck, River Foss, and The Fleet. Locations most at risk include low-lying land and roads near these rivers, including Queens’ Staith in York city centre.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and recommends staying informed as conditions evolve.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are expected to lead to potential flooding of low-lying land and roads. River levels are currently forecast to peak overnight.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 4:01 PM on March 13, 2026. Flooding is considered possible from the afternoon of March 13, 2026, with peak levels expected during the overnight hours. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update by 9:00 PM on March 13, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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