Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Tees Across County Durham and North Yorkshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Upper River Tees in the North East region. The alert was officially raised at 3:13 PM on March 12, 2026, due to rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes several counties and districts:

• County Durham
• Darlington
• North Yorkshire
• Westmorland and Furness

Specific locations most likely to be affected include low-lying land and roads situated near the River Tees.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to take care. The Environment Agency specifically warns the public to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as river levels change.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels throughout the afternoon of March 12 are expected to create the possibility of flooding. The primary hazards identified are the inundation of roads and low-lying areas adjacent to the river.

Timeline

Flooding is considered possible from the afternoon of Thursday, March 12, 2026, continuing into the evening. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 8:00 PM on March 12, 2026, or earlier if the situation changes significantly.