Yorkshire On Further Flood Alert
Flood warnings and alerts remain in place across our region today as Storm Frank sweeps in.
Communities across Yorkshire are being warned to prepare for further significant flooding from Wednesday (30 December) through to Friday (1 January) as Storm Frank moves in from the west.
It's expected to cause more devastation in areas already hit by floods.
Flood warnings and alerts remain in place across our region - including at York, Airmyn, Bubwith, Wressle, Stamford Bridge with communities along the River Ouse, River Foss and River Derwent most badly affected.
The warnings mean flooding is expected, along with alerts warning people to "be prepared". Although there are now no severe flood warnings in place in our region.
Although no severe flood warnings are now in place in our area.
Ireland was first in the storm's path - and has been battered by strong gales and heavy rain overnight, with thousands left without power.
Meanwhile, a swollen river's caused a bridge in Tadcaster in North Yorkshire to partially collapse.
Heavy rain is forecast for Northern England on Wednesday and with the ground still saturated and river levels at record highs, there is the potential for further significant flooding especially in Cumbria.
York’s Foss Barrier is now operational following emergency work and flood waters in the city are receding, although the community should remain vigilant with levels expected to rise again later in the week. Environment Agency operational staff and the army worked around the clock to get the Foss Barrier pumps repaired after high river levels flooded the pump room and affected the power system. A Chinook helicopter was used to drop portable power generators onto the barrier’s roof yesterday (Monday).
The country has faced an extraordinary period of severe weather and flooding since the start of December. Cumbria has faced the wettest December on record. Across the north of England over the past week more than 6,700 homes have flooded as river levels reached all time highs.
Environment Agency teams remain out in force deploying demountable defences and sandbags to reinforce existing defences, repairing damaged defences, clearing river blockages, monitoring water levels and sending out flood warnings. Environment Agency staff from across the country have been sent to provide support in affected areas.
Craig Woolhouse, Director of Incident Management at the Environment Agency, said:
“Our hearts go out to those that have been flooded. Environment Agency teams continue to work around the clock in difficult conditions, to protect homes, communities and land.
“The weather continues to be hugely challenging, with more rain threatening to cause further flooding in Cumbria and Yorkshire on Wednesday and through to Friday. We urge communities and visitors, particularly in Cumbria to prepare and not to walk or drive through flood water.
“The public should continue to listen to and co-operate with the emergency services, particularly those in the areas where severe flood warnings have been issued. People can sign up to receive free flood warnings, check their flood risk and keep up to date with the latest situation on the Environment Agency website and on social media using #floodaware.”