FLOOD ALERT 30.1.2024
Published: 30 January 2024
A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency. 30.1.2024
Flood Alert in force: Lower River Ure.
Flooding is possible for: Low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton.
Be prepared.
River levels are rising on the River Skell, River Ure, due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Skell with low-lying land expected to be most affected, including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. Flooding is possible on low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton from 1:00am on Tuesday 30/01/2024. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:30am on Tuesday 30/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
To check the latest information for your area
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* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/122WAF940
* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 135303.
* Follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter.
* Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio.
What you should consider doing now
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* Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
* Get ready to act on your flood plan if you have one.
* Move your car or other vehicles to higher ground, if it is safe to do so.
* Prepare a flood kit of essential items including a torch with spare batteries, mobile phone and charger, warm clothes, insurance documents, water, food, first aid kit and any prescription medicines or baby care items you may need.
* Businesses should inform staff and customers about the situation.
* Check that you know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water mains supplies.
* In rural locations, farmers should consider moving livestock and equipment away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. 30 cm of fast-flowing water can move a car and 6 inches can knock an adult off their feet.
* Flood water is dangerous and may be polluted. Wash your hands thoroughly if you've been in contact with it.