Lower River Derwent Flood alert 8:56pm, Monday 23rd February

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today, Monday 23rd February 2026. Locations most affected include local roads and low-lying land around Stamford Bridge, Pocklington, Wressle, Wilberfoss and Elvington. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 24th February 2026, or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 8:56pm, Monday 23rd February.

This page is a dedicated URL for a specific message issued at a particular time. You should not bookmark this page, as the current situation may have changed since this message was issued.

Go to current status

Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Lower River Derwent

Warning no longer in force
Thu 26 Feb 2026, 7:10pm
Flood alert
Thu 26 Feb 2026, 8:44am
Flood alert
Wed 25 Feb 2026, 7:54pm
Flood alert
Wed 25 Feb 2026, 8:52am
Flood alert
Tue 24 Feb 2026, 9:03pm
Flood alert
Tue 24 Feb 2026, 8:52am
Flood alert
Mon 23 Feb 2026, 8:56pm
Flood alert
Mon 23 Feb 2026, 5:54pm
Flood alert
Mon 23 Feb 2026, 7:19am
Flood alert
Sun 22 Feb 2026, 8:36pm

Flood Warning Area Details

Local roads and low-lying land around Stamford Bridge, Pocklington, Wressle, Wilberfoss and Elvington

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, York

Watercourses covered: River Derwent

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Lower River Derwent.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).