River Rye catchment Flood alert 9:17am, Thursday 12th February

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 12 February 2026 and through to 13 February 2026. Locations most affected will be land around the River Rye and its tributaries, including Ralsdale Beck, River Seph, Ledge Beck, Fangdale Beck, Prodale Beck, Ladhill Beck, Etton Gill, Borough Beck, Spittle Beck, including properties of Salton, Nunnington and Helmsley. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on 12 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 9:17am, Thursday 12th February.

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Flood Warning Area Details

Land around the River Rye and it's tributaries, including Ralsdale Beck, River Seph, Ledge Beck, Fangdale Beck, Prodale Beck, Ladhill Beck, Etton Gill, Borough Beck, Spittle Beck, including properties of Salton, Nunnington and Helmsley

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: North Yorkshire

Watercourses covered: River Rye

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 Rye 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).