Flood situation in Norton and Malton remains 'fragile and challenging'
The Environment Agency has advised that the River Derwent has now peaked.
Last updated 23rd Jan 2021
The Environment Agency says water levels are likely to remain high for some days to come in Malton and Norton.
In an update this morning, Ryedale District Council said: "The flood water situation in Malton and Norton remains fragile and challenging.
"The Environment Agency issued a Flood Warning for the River Derwent in Norton on the evening of Friday 22nd January.
"During the evening, Environment Agency teams worked with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to set up pumps at the end of Wallgates Lane, as well as manoeuvring sandbags by boat to alleviate flood water from the river.
"As the river is expected to remain high for some days, the pumps will remain in place and operational until river levels have receded sufficiently.
"The situation is being monitored closely by the Environment Agency and operational teams are in attendance to keep the situation under review.
"Road closures continue to be in place in Castlegate, Norton Road (Blackboards) and Church Street. County Bridge is closed. We expect these closures to continue well into next week. Pedestrians, cyclists and drivers are urged to respect road closures and not try to navigate around them".
Flood warnings also remain in place on the River Ouse in York, including along Skeldergate and Tower Street.