Flood warnings remain in place for parts of Boroughbridge this evening, as rainfall brought by Storm Gerrit accumulates on already sodden ground.
A flood warning means that flooding is expected, and people in the area should act immediately to avoid danger.
A flood alert means that flooding is possible, and people should be prepared.
The Government’s flood alert and warning service says that water levels are rising on the River Tutt at Boroughbridge, and warns that further rainfall is expected throughout the rest of the week. It urges: “Put your flood plan in action.”
Parts of Boroughbridge were already under water today, as shown by this photo taken by reader Tony Watson, of the picnic area between the River Ure and the canal.
Boroughbridge Camping and Caravanning site is the subject of a separate flood warning, which says:
“Flooding is affecting locations near the River Ure, with low-lying land expected to be most affected”.
It warns:
“Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.”
It adds that the message will be updated by 9pm tonight (Thursday), or as the situation changes.
Flood alerts (orange) cover wide areas of the district in the wake of Storm Gerrit. Flood warnings (red) are currently confined to Boroughbridge.
Meanwhile, flood warning have been removed from some local rivers as water levels fall “below levels of concern”. These are: the River Nidd at Hunsingore; the Middle River Nidd catchment, which includes Thornton Beck, Newton Beck, Oak Beck, Cow Dyke Beck, Bilton Beck, Frogmire Dike and Syke Dike; and the River Crimple catchment, which includes Horn Beck, Clark Beck, Hookstone Beck, Rud Beck, Toad Hole Beck and Park Beck.
Read more:
- River Nidd bursts its banks as Storm Gerrit hits Harrogate district
- Storm Gerrit brings flood risk to Harrogate district
- Flood threat remains after wind fells trees in Harrogate
