A red flooding alert has been issued for the River Nidd at Hunsingore and residents have been told to activate their flood defences.
The government’s flood information service issued a warning at 9.27am this morning as Storm Bella ramps up.
The red alert says “flooding is expected – immediate action is required”.
According to the government site the water level is currently 1.45m but it is expected to rise to 1.8 this morning. The River Nidd levels have continued to climb during the night, with flooding levels in place across the Harrogate district.
The alert suggests low lying roads near the River Nidd may already be flooded and drivers should plan alternative routes.
The government alert says:
“We do not currently have an accurate forecast for the peak level at Hunsingore. However, upstream levels have peaked and are now starting to fall.
“Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
“Please activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and stay away from fast moving water. We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.”
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Higher upstream in Pateley Bridge, warnings are still in place for upper River Nidd.
Nationally, 196 flood alerts are in place, along with 115 flood warnings and two severe flood warnings, where there is a risk to life.
The River Nidd in the east of Knaresborough has burst its bank this morning. The area near Vantage Toyota has been badly affected.
A local resident has told the Stray Ferret that nobody has been evacuated yet and the flooding hasn’t reached any of the houses.
