Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Ure and North Yorkshire Waterways
A flood alert is in effect for the Lower River Ure in North Yorkshire. While river levels have peaked and are falling, flooding of low-lying land and roads remains possible.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Ure (Area ID: 122WAF940). This alert indicates that high river levels may lead to flooding throughout the day.
Affected Areas
The alert covers several watercourses within North Yorkshire and the Yorkshire region, including:
- Lower River Ure
- Swinney Beck
- Bishop Monkton Beck
- River Skell
- River Laver
- River Tutt
- Stainley Beck
Locations most likely to be affected include low-lying land and roads near these rivers. Specific concern has been noted for the area surrounding the Boroughbridge camping and caravanning site.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to take care. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Local officials are closely monitoring the situation as it develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently present across the catchment area. Although flooding remains possible on 14 March 2026, current data indicates that river levels have now peaked and are beginning to fall. Conditions are expected to impact primarily roads and low-lying terrain.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 8:57 AM on 14 March 2026. This information is scheduled to be updated by 9:00 PM on 14 March 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
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