The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings and alerts for parts of North Yorkshire as heavy rainfall causes river levels to surge.
The alerts, posted on the GOV.UK website, warn residents and visitors to be prepared for potential flooding.
The River Esk catchment is particularly affected, with a flood alert issued due to heavy, persistent rainfall causing river levels to rise. Low-lying land in the Esk Valley and some minor roads are considered most at risk. Residents and those travelling through the area are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through floodwater.
Three flood warnings, which require immediate action, have been issued for the River Esk:
- Briggswath: Properties in Ruswarp, particularly those on The Carrs, Whin Green, and around Echo Hill and Beck Holme, are at risk due to rising river levels. The river level at Briggswath is expected to peak around 3.66m early Friday morning.
- Glaisdale: Properties along Arncliffe Terrace and Underhill are at risk due to heavy rainfall. Further rainfall is expected throughout Thursday night and into Friday morning.
- Lealholm: Properties in Lealholm on Lealholm Lane and at Underpark Farm are at risk due to high river levels following Thursday's heavy rainfall.
The North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby, including Sandsend and the tidal River Esk, is also under a flood alert. High tides and weather conditions may lead to flooding between 1:15 pm and 4:30 pm on Wednesday. The seafront (A174) and adjacent properties are considered most at risk. The government advises staying away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths, and roads due to potentially dangerous large waves and sea spray.
Further inland, the Upper River Derwent is also under a flood alert. Heavy rainfall on Thursday has caused river levels to rise, putting the Upper Derwent and Scarborough areas at risk. This includes land around the Sea Cut at Scalby, Throxenby Beck, Old Malton, and Priorpot Beck in Norton. River levels in Malton are expected to rise on Friday. As with the other alerts, the advice is to take care and avoid floodwater.
The Environemnt Agency says it is closely monitoring all these situations and will provide updates as needed. All alerts and warnings were last updated on 27 September 2024. For further information and advice, the public can contact the Floodline helpline or access resources on the GOV.UK website.
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