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River Ouse at York - Clifton

Message issued at 6:11pm, Friday 22nd January 2021

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

This flood warning remains in force due to high river levels. Levels in York peaked earlier today, and the level of the River Ouse at York Viking recorder this evening, Friday 21/01/21 is now 4.45m and falling slowly. Levels on the Ouse will remain high, and are expected to remain high throughout the weekend. No further significant rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours, and we currently expect the river to continue to fall slowly over the weekend. The Foss Barrier is in operation and flood gates are closed. Flood defences are being operated as required. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and visit the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes

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This information last updated 6:11pm, Friday 22nd January 2021.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Ouse at York - Clifton

Flood Warning Area Details

St. Peter's School, Clifton Green, Water Lane

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: York

Watercourses covered: River Ouse

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 Ouse at York - Clifton.

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

Upper River Ouse
Riverside footpaths and low-lying land in York and to the south as far as Naburn Lock, including Kings Staith, Queens Staith, and South Esplanade

No current or recent warnings.

River Ouse at York - Marygate
Breach or failure of flood defences for Marygate and Frederick Street

No current or recent warnings.

River Ouse at York - Leeman Road
Properties in the Leeman Road area, including Lincoln Street, Balfour Street, Salisbury Road, Aldborough Way and Landing Lane

No current or recent warnings.

River Ouse at York - City Centre
Properties on Coney Street, Clifford Street, and around Lendall Bridge, and land and properties near the railway station

No current or recent warnings.

River Ouse at York - North Street
Flood Defence failure or breach for North Street and Rougier Street

No current or recent warnings.

River Ouse at York - Skeldergate
Properties on the higher side of Skeldergate, on Albion Street, and on the lower ends of Micklegate, Fetter Lane and Buckingham Street

No current or recent warnings.

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