🧡 Support this site and get ad-free viewing!
Flooding possible. Be prepared.
High river levels today and further rainfall may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today, Thursday 12th February 2026 and through to tomorrow Friday 13th February.
Locations most affected will be 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. We are closely monitoring the situation, closing floodgates and operating the Foss Barrier. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00pm on 12th February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 9:14am, Thursday 12th February.
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
Region: Yorkshire
Country: England
Counties covered: North Yorkshire, York
Watercourses covered: River Ouse, Burdyke, Holgate Beck, Blue Beck, River Foss, The Fleet
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Upper River Ouse.
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).
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.