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River Foulness and Market Weighton catchment

Message issued at 8:46am, Tuesday 17th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today, Tuesday 17th February 2026 and tomorrow Wednesday 18th 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the River Foulness and the Market Weighton Canal and their tributaries. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00PM on 17th February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 8:46am, Tuesday 17th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Foulness and Market Weighton catchment

Flood Warning Area Details

The River Foulness and the Market Weighton Canal and their tributaries

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: East Riding of Yorkshire

Watercourses covered: River Foulness, Market Weighton Canal, North Cave Beck, Ellerker Beck, Mill Beck

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Foulness and Market Weighton catchment.

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).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Market Weighton Canal at Newport
The Market Weighton Canal and the River Foulness, including Ellerker Beck and all watercourses to the west of the Humber bridge and the A164

No current or recent warnings.

North Cave Beck at North Cave
Properties on Denmark Rise, Mill Lane, Church Street, Blanshards Lane, Townend Lane and Newport Road are at risk of flooding

No current or recent warnings.

River Foulness at Welham Bridge
Properties along the River Foulness, the A614 and Drain Lane

No current or recent warnings.

South Cave Beck at South Cave and West End
Properties including those along The Meadows, Water Lane, Barnards Drive, Loyds Close, Annie Med Lane, Beverley Road and Little Wold Lane

No current or recent warnings.

Ings Beck at North Newbald
Properties within North Newbald and Lower Mill Farm

No current or recent warnings.

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