People are being urged to act now in low lying areas near Boroughbridge, where flooding is expected today.
Although the Harrogate district is ending the year with unseasonably mild temperatures of 12 degrees centigrade expected at midnight, recent wet weather is having an impact.
The government’s flood warning website has flagged up land near the caravan park at Roecliffe, near Boroughbridge, as the local area in most imminent danger due to rising levels on the River Ure.
The warning says:
“River levels are rising on the River Ure due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Ure, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Roecliffe Caravan Park.
“Flooding is affecting Roecliffe Caravan Park from 03:30 PM on 31/12/2021. The forecast is dry for throughout the afternoon and this evening, with some showers expected tomorrow. River levels will start to fall overnight.”
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It is one of only two flood warnings currently in place in England. The other is in Carlisle.
People are being advised to move vehicles to higher ground, move family and pets to safety, move important items upstairs and turn off gas, electricity and water supplies.
A less severe flood alert has been issued for the Lower River Ure, near Ripon.
It said prolonged overnight rainfall caused rising river levels this morning.
“Levels are now peaking in the upper reaches of the catchment, but levels in the lower reaches of the catchment are still rising and will continue to do so through today, Friday 31st December.
“Some further showers are expected at times today, with weather conditions remaining unsettled for the coming days.”
