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05
Jan 2023
Flood alert issued in Harrogate district
A flood alert has been issued for the Lower River Ure in the Harrogate district.
In an update at 7.14am this morning, the Environment Agency said "flooding is possible" in low-lying land, including agricultural land, and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton.
The alert said:
There are currently 25 flood warnings, where flooding is expected, and 64 flood alerts, where flooding is possible, active in England.
Another band of rain is expected across the district at about 7pm this evening but should clear up overnight and give way to a dry day tomorrow.
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