Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Ure 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 Upper River Ure in North Yorkshire due to rising river levels, effective from 5:00 PM on March 12, 2026.
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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 Upper River Ure (Area ID: 122WAF939). The alert was triggered by rising river levels that are expected to lead to flooding this evening.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically impacts the Upper River Ure area within North Yorkshire. The Environment Agency notes that the locations most affected will be low-lying land and roads situated near the river.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the Yorkshire region are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The situation is being closely monitored by local authorities.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are anticipated throughout the evening of March 12, 2026. The primary hazard identified is the potential for water to inundate roads and low-lying geographic areas adjacent to the River Ure.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting at 5:00 PM on March 12, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 9:00 PM on March 12, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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