Flood alerts in East Yorkshire after heavy rainfall

A number of flood alerts – and a flood warning – have been issued around East Yorkshire after heavy rainfall on Sunday and overnight into Monday. Further downpours are expected this morning though they are forecast to clear by early afternoon with only the odd wintry shower possible for the rest of the day and overnight into Tuesday. Standing water has been an issue on some roads around the region this morning leading to difficult driving conditions. A Met Office yellow-level weather warning for rain will remain in place until 10am today. Flood alerts are in place in some parts of East Yorkshire this morning – meaning flooding is “possible” – including areas around Hull in the lower River Hull area, along with Holderness Drain and Burstwick and Keyingham Drains. Meanwhile, a flood warning – meaning flooding is “expected” – has been in place for some low-lying properties in the Upper Hull catchment since late on Sunday evening, as well as at Bielby Beck. 12:04 Mark Page Flood warning for Low lying properties in the Upper Hull catchment The Environment Agency has issued an updated flood warning for low-lying properties in the Upper Hull catchment … River levels are rising at on the river Hull and tributaries at Frodingham, Hempholme and Burshill due to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected around low lying properties in the Upper Hull catchment, today Monday 06/01/2025. Further rainfall is forecast today and river levels are forecast to continue to rise. We continue to monitor river levels closely. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Share 12:03 Mark Page Flood warning for Patrington Haven on Winestead Drain The Environment Agency issued this flood warning on Monday morning … River levels have risen on Winestead Drain due to recent heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include properties along Winestead Drain from Winestead Bridge to the Humber, including Patrington Haven. Please put your flood plan into action. Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. we are closely monitoring the situation and are operating pumps and are clearing screens in the area. Share 12:02 Mark Page Flood warning for Westlands Drain at Hedon Shortly before 11am, the Environment Agency issued this flood warning … A flood warning has been issued for Westlands Drain at Hedon as river levels are rising following recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of low-lying property, roads, and farmland remains possible in the vicinity of Westlands Drain. Areas most at risk are properties along Cloeberry Way. The level of Westlands Drain is currently 2.05m and rising. Pumps are operating in the area to reduce water levels. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses, and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Share 09:05 Mark Page Flood alert for Holderness Drain This message was published by the Environment Agency at 9am on Monday … River levels are rising in response to heavy rainfall overnight. Areas most at risk include Holderness Drain area including Leven and Bransholme. Further rainfall is expected today, Monday 06/01/2025. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. Take care and consider activating your flood plan if you have one. Share 08:52 Mark Page Flood alert for Lower River Hull This message was issued by the Environment Agency just after 8.30am … River levels are rising in response to heavy rainfall today, Monday 06/01/2025. Areas most at risk include lower River Hull area, including Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Anlaby, Hessle, Bransholme, and Kingston upon Hull. Further rainfall is expected today, Monday 06/01/2025. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. Take care and consider activating your flood plan if you have one. Share 08:47 Mark Page Flood alert for North Holderness This message was published by the Environment Agency on Monday morning … Levels have risen on the Barmston Drain due to recent rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Barmston Drain, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around North Holderness including Skipsea, Hornsea and Lissett. Further rainfall is forecast today, Monday 06/01/2025 with levels expected to remain high. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Share 08:39 Mark Page Flood alert for Lower River Derwent This message was published by the Environment Agency on Monday morning … River levels are rising in response to snow melt and rainfall on the lower river Derwent. Areas most at risk include local roads and low-lying land around Stamford Bridge, Pocklington, Wressle, Wilberfoss and Elvington. Further rainfall is expected today, Monday 06/01/2025. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. Take care and consider activating your flood plan if you have one. Share 08:38 Mark Page Flood alert for River Foulness and Market Weighton catchment This message was published by the Environment Agency on Monday morning … River levels are rising in response to heavy rainfall today, Monday 06/01/2025. Areas most at risk include The River Foulness and the Market Weighton Canal and their tributaries. Further rainfall is expected today, Monday 06/01/2025. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. Take care and consider activating your flood plan if you have one. Share 08:37 Mark Page Flood alert for Burstwick and Keyingham Drains This message was published by the Environment Agency on Monday morning … River levels are rising in response to heavy rainfall today, Monday 06/01/2025. Areas most at risk include Burstwick and Keyingham Drains and surrounding area, including Hedon, Saltend, Burstwick, Thorgumbald and Sunk Island. Further rainfall is expected today, Monday 06/01/2025. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. Take care and consider activating your flood plan if you have one. Share 08:36 Mark Page Flood alert for River Hull Central catchment This message was published by the Environment Agency on Monday morning … River levels are rising in response to heavy rainfall today, Monday 06/01/2025. Areas most at risk include the central River Hull area including Arram, Tickton, Beverley, and Dunswell. Further rainfall is expected today, Monday 06/01/2025. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk, drive or cycle through flood water. Take care and consider activating your flood plan if you have one. Share 08:35 Mark Page Flood warning for low-lying properties in the Upper Hull catchment This message was published at around 11pm on Sunday evening by the Environment Agency. It is expected to be updated at 9am on Monday. River levels are rising at on the river Hull and tributaries at Frodingham, Hempholme and Burshill due to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected around low lying properties in the Upper Hull catchment, overnight Sunday 05/01/2025. Further rainfall is forecast overnight and river levels are forecast to continue to rise. We continue to monitor river levels closely. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Share
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