Flood Warning Issued for River Ouse Riverside Properties in York
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 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 Ouse in York, with flooding expected to impact King's Staith and areas between Lendall Bridge and Millennium Bridge.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- York, 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 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in York, Yorkshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Ouse at York, specifically focusing on riverside properties. The alert was officially raised at 8:04 AM on March 14, 2026, due to rising water levels.
Affected Areas
According to the Environment Agency, the locations most likely to be affected include:
- Properties on King's Staith in York
- Riverside areas through York extending from Lendall Bridge to Millennium Bridge
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the warning area are urged to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Take care when near riverside areas.
- Monitor local news and Environment Agency updates for changes in the situation.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today, March 14, 2026. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely as the river responds to recent conditions.
Timeline
The flood warning is currently in effect for March 14, 2026. A formal update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 4:00 PM on March 14, 2026, or earlier if the situation evolves significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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