It’s that time of year again and thoughts of some York residents will focus back onto flood risks.

The first flooding of the season has occurred in Craven overnight. That water will be heading in York’s direction.

In tte main the rivers to keep an eye on are the Swale, the Ure, the Nidd and the Foss. All contribute to Ouse river levels in and near York

You can check real time river levels at this site Click 

River gauges in and around York as of now (am 23rd November) are still below flooding levels but there are concerns about the Swale and Ure. The Swale at Myton is now in flood range  as is the Ure at Boroughbridge.

It would be unusual for major flooding to occur in the City as a result of recent rainfall. Usually flooding happens when a combination of factors (sodden ground, snow melt, sustained rain) come together.

Better safe than sorry though so we recommend the Flood Warning Alert service Click