Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Ouse in York and North Yorkshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper River Ouse (ID: 122WAF946). This alert indicates that high river levels may lead to flooding in the Yorkshire region.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within North Yorkshire and York. Affected waterways include the River Ouse, Burdyke, Holgate Beck, Blue Beck, River Foss, and The Fleet. Locations most likely to be impacted include riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York, extending south as far as Naburn Lock. Specific areas of concern include Kings Staith, Queens Staith, and South Esplanade.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels remain high.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected to cause flooding on riverside footpaths and low-lying land. Officials have not specified exact accumulation or depth, but emphasize the risk to areas adjacent to the listed rivers and becks.

Timeline

Flooding is possible starting today, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and is expected to continue through Wednesday, February 18, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 9:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.