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Upper River Swale

Message issued at 10:47pm, Friday 3rd October 2025

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Flood alert

River levels remain high in response to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Amy. Flooding is possible overnight through to tomorrow, Saturday 04/10/2025.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Arkle Beck, River Swale, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low-lying land in the vicinity of Grinton Bridge, and the B6270 at Low Whita are expected to flood. Rainfall is expected throughout the day.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourse and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. Take care and consider activating your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Saturday 04/10/2025, or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 10:47pm, Friday 3rd October 2025.

Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Upper River Swale

Flood Warning Area Details

Low lying land in the vicinity of Grinton Bridge, and the B6270 at Low Whita are expected to flood

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: North Yorkshire

Watercourses covered: River Swale, Gilling Beck, Skeeby 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 Upper River Swale.

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

River Swale Caravan Parks at Richmond and properties at Lownthwaite Bridge
Agricultural land and caravan parks in the Richmond area including properties at Lownthwaite

No current or recent warnings.

Gilling Beck at Gilling West
Properties on High Street surrounding Gilling Bridge and riverside properties on Anteforth View

No current or recent warnings.

River Swale at Brompton-on-Swale caravan park and Brompton Lakes
The caravan park at Brompton-on-Swale and Brompton Lakes

No current or recent warnings.

River Swale at Richmond and Easby
Low-lying properties through Richmond and Easby including the sewage works

No current or recent warnings.

River Swale at Catterick Bridge
The Hotel grounds and farms at Catterick Bridge

No current or recent warnings.

Arkle Beck at Reeth and Low Fremington
Properties along Arkle Beck, Back Lane and the B6270 at Low Fremington

No current or recent warnings.

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