Flood Warning Issued for River Derwent at Buttercrambe Mill, 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 warning for the River Derwent at Buttercrambe Mill, with high river levels expected to cause flooding through Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- 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 Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Derwent at Buttercrambe Mill. This alert was officially raised at 5:52 AM on February 17, 2026, due to high river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic focus of this warning is North Yorkshire, specifically affecting Buttercrambe Mill at Buttercrambe Bridge along the River Derwent.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to take immediate precautions. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Stay alert and monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently being observed and are expected to persist. These conditions are likely to result in flooding in the specified areas near the river banks.
Timeline
The flood warning is effective immediately and remains in place for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation closely and expects to provide an update by 2:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or as conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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