Latest - Flooding in North Yorkshire
More than 32 flood warnings remain in place on Friday morning (22 January)
Last updated 22nd Jan 2021
Flooding continues to cause problems across parts of North Yorkshire this morning (Friday, 22 January).
The Environment Agency still has 32 flood warnings in place - with concerns over rising water levels.
There are also dozens of flood alerts still active.
Latest
4.20pm Our reporter Ben Fearn has been out reporting on the flooding situation in York and Malton today.
3.08pm York residents urged to stay safe as river levels start to fall
2.34pm Pumps are busy across our area this afternoon trying to clear the floodwater.
2.18pm The final stages of repair work to a flood-hit bridge in the Yorkshire Dales have been delayed due to the heavy rain and flooding.
Cogden South bridge, on the C106 near Grinton Moor, was scheduled to reopen at the end of January but has been extended to February 17.
It was one of two bridges destroyed by catastrophic flooding in 2019. Cogden North bridge, on the B6270 Richmond to Grinton road, reopened in November.
County Councillor Yvonne Peacock, member for the Upper Dales, said:
“The reopening of Cogden South is highly-anticipated in the Dales as it is a vital link to our rural communities. I would like to thank our highways teams for working tirelessly over the last few months.
“The unforeseen heavy snow and rainfall has hampered the progress. However, please be assured that we are doing everything we can to get the bridge reopened as soon as possible.”
1.14pm Emergency services are continuing to pump water away from Malton. The River Derwent has reached record levels - but the town has escaped major flooding.
12.30pm: Praise is coming through thick and fast for all agencies which came together to help prevent some major flooding in Malton and surrounding areas.
12.05pm: Looking at these images, it will have been an anxious wait for homeowners and business earlier
12pm: Our reporter Ben Fearn has the latest from Malton.
11.30am: Latest scenes from Malton this morning:
10.10am: Flood defences in Malton are expected to hold as the River Derwent reaches record levels.
It's expected to peak at over 5 metres following heavy rain over the last few days.
16 pumps have been working over night to protect properties from flooding.
10am: The River Ouse in York is currently at 4.61metres and falling slowly. The Environment Agency have predicted a small rise to 4.70metres early this afternoon.
9.15am: More pics from Malton and Norton:
9am: Roads are still flooded across parts of North Yorkshire:
8.30am: Blue skies over York this morning as the River Ouse remains high
Our reporter Ben Fearn took this shots earlier:
8.10am: Flood waters continue to cause problems on roads around parts of North Yorkshire.
7.30am: North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were called out to rescue many motorists who were stranded after driving through flood water.
It's a message echoed by all emergency services alongside City of York Council:
7.20am: City of York Council wrote to 130 residents in at risk flooding areas warning of the risks of flooding last night.
It offered to evacuate residents around Clementhorpe and Peckitt Street following heavy rain from Storm Christoph.
The council said it was a precautionary measure - and it's believed only ONE family took up the offer to move to a covid safe hotel.
7am: River Ouse in York is set to peak at 4.7 metres above normal levels
Our reporter Ben Fearn is in the city and took this picture: