Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Ure and Surrounding North Yorkshire Waterways

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lower River Ure area. The alert was officially raised at 9:09 AM on March 13, 2026, due to high river levels that may lead to flooding in the region.

Affected Areas

The alert covers several waterways within North Yorkshire and the Yorkshire area, 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 around the Boroughbridge camping and caravanning site.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to:

• Take care when traveling near waterways.
• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected to cause potential flooding starting from the morning of March 13, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water levels impact low-lying land and local infrastructure.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of the morning of March 13, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 9:00 PM on March 13, 2026, or earlier if the situation changes significantly.