Residents and businesses are continuing the clean up in the wake of Storm Franklin which left many areas across the Harrogate district flooded.
Storm Franklin left many areas under water yesterday as heavy rain hit the district.
Follow our live blog for updates and send details of what’s happening in Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough, Pateley Bridge, Masham and all points in between by emailing [email protected] or send us a message on Facebook.
2.40pm – River level in Boroughbridge
A picture posted by James Wilkinson on social media shows the current level of the River Ure in Boroughbridge.
2.35pm – Bewerley Recreation Park under water
Our reporter has captured these pictures this afternoon of Bewerley Recreation Park near Pateley Bridge flooded.
2pm – Road closures across North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire County Council has released a list of road closures, including some in the Harrogate district.
The roads are listed as closed or passable with care.
(2/4) – A168 near Thornton le Street
– B1223 The Fleet, RytherClosed:
– Road into Kirby Wiske
– Sandhill Lane (road to Holme on Swale from B6267
– Eldmire Lane
– Dalton Lane
– Occany Lane, Farnham
– East Farm to Grey Gables, Laverton/Ripon
– Catttal Moor Lane, Cattal pic.twitter.com/SpwSjRAMfm— North Yorkshire CC (@northyorkscc) February 21, 2022
(4/4) Closed:
– Morton on Swale Bridge
– Little Langton
– B1257 Golder Square to Stockings Lane
– Intake Lane, Beal
– Raw Lane/New Lane, Ulleskelf
– New Road Ulleskelf
– B6160 between Linton Crossroads and Threshfield highways depo pic.twitter.com/RA8Pc7bWOD— North Yorkshire CC (@northyorkscc) February 21, 2022
1.47pm – Knaresborough residents assess Storm Franklin flood damage
Knaresborough residents and business owners have begun to assess the damage caused by Storm Franklin after many were forced to evacuate their homes due to flooding.
The storm brought heavy rainfall to the area over the weekend and caused the banks of the River Nidd to break, leaving many houses in the surrounding area at risk.
You can read more here.
1.10pm – Dishforth Road water levels beginning to subside
Water levels on the flooded Dishforth Road near Ripon are beginning to subside and some motorists are now attempting to pass through the road.
Meanwhile, a blue Audi which was abandoned on the road earlier is still awaiting recovery.
12.55pm – Plea for better drains in Pateley Bridge after floods
Businesses and residents are calling for the drains to be improved in Pateley Bridge after the town flooded again yesterday.
Pateley has flooded frequently in recent years and the bottom of High Street was under water again in the early hours of Sunday
You can read more here.
12.45pm – Pateley Bridge devastated by flooding
Our reporter Suzannah Rogerson has been on greenwood Road in Pateley Bridge, which was hit hard by Storm Franklin this past weekend.
You can see the current situation in the town below:
12.06pm – Marigolds Cafe in Knaresborough. hopes to reopen tomorrow.
Justine Connolly, who co-owns Marigolds Cafe on Waterside, was forced to close the cafe on Sunday morning just as Storm Franklin was approaching the district.
She tells the Stray Ferret she hopes to reopen tomorrow. You can read more here.
11.40am – Ure expected to peak at midday as Boroughbridge bridge remains closed
Boroughbridge Emergency Response Team update has issued a flood update. It says:
“The Ure has burst its banks and is currently at 15.3m and holding steady, but not due to peak until midday today. The road is closed.
“That said people are still driving through causing great problems for home owners that are flooded. It is illegal to ignore a road closure and those that do will be reported.
“Yorkshire Water are in the car park to prevent flooding there. We have just witnessed a huge tree crashing down at the side of the river so if you are out walking take care.”
10.15am – Knaresborough resident speaks of being evacuated from floods
Margaret Pearson, a resident at Nidderdale Lodge caravan park, has been speaking to the Stray Ferret this morning about her experience of the flooding yesterday.
You can watch the interview below.
10.05am – Copgrove Lane flooded
Copgrove Lane in Knaresborough is currently flooded. Drivers are urged to avoid the area.
9.35am – Advice from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
Harrogate Fire Station has issued advice this morning to avoid flooded roads as water is still coming down from the hills.
9.23am – Ripon flooding footage
A Stray Ferret reader has shared this footage from Urebank Terrace in Ripon this morning, which has been hit hard by the floods.
9.18am – Studley Royal, Water Garden and Fountains Abbey all closed
The Studley Royal, Water Garden and Fountains Abbey at Ripon are all closed this morning due to the devastating floods yesterday.
National Trust park rangers are at the entrance to advise would-be visitors of the temporary closure.
9.10am – B6275 at Boroughbridge this morning
The B6275 at Boroughbridge this morning, which is closed due to flooding.
B6275 at Boroughbridge currently closed due to flooding pic.twitter.com/obQ7nZaN9M
— HBCEmergencyPlanning (@HBCPrepared) February 21, 2022
8.55am – Pictures of the River Nidd this morning
Here’s how the River Nidd and Nidderdale Lodge caravan park at Knaresborough look this morning.
Earlier, the Environment Agency said river levels on the Nidd had “peaked”.
8.39am – Reports of tree down at Mother Shiptons
Stray Ferret reader Nicola Johnson has shared an update that a tree is blocking the road near Mother Shiptons in Knaresborough.
If you have any further information on this you can email [email protected] or message us on Facebook.
8.30am – Bridge in Boroughbridge closed
The bridge in Boroughbridge has closed to traffic. River levels on the Ure have increased and traffic is being turned around in both directions.
8.20am – Flooding in Hampsthwaite
A Stray Ferret reader has sent this footage from flooding in Hampsthwaite yesterday.
8.05am – Boroughbridge Road at Hewick Bridge closed
Boroughbridge Road at Hewick Bridge, near Ripon Racecourse, is closed after the River Ure burst its banks.
It leaves routes into and out of Ripon limited, however traffic is still flowing on the bypass and the route to the A1 remains clear.
7.55am – Pateley Bridge bus services cancelled
Harrogate Bus Company has had to cancel some services to Pateley Bridge this morning due to flooding.
⚠️ Due to flooding in Pateley Bridge, the following journeys on the 24 are unable to run:
07.40 – Harrogate to Pateley Bridge
09.00 – Pateley Bridge to Harrogateℹ️ next buses – 2 hours
Our apologies for any inconvenience caused@northyorkscc
— The Harrogate Bus Company (@harrogatebus) February 21, 2022
7.45am – Environment Agency: River Nidd levels “have peaked”
The Environment Agency has said this morning that river levels on the River Nidd have peaked.
However, a flood warning remains in place
River levels have now peaked in the upper catchments of the #Wharfe and #Nidd and our focus is turning to #York and #Tadcaster where levels will peak tomorrow morning. Check your flood risk now https://t.co/j6ls7uqAIb pic.twitter.com/bYfgvMygMp
— Environment Agency – Yorkshire & North East (@EnvAgencyYNE) February 21, 2022
7.35am – Drivers urged to avoid Dishforth Road near Ripon
Drivers are urged to avoid Dishforth Road due to flooding near to the Ripon bypass.
One driver has had to abandon their car due to the flood.
7.22am – Police urge drivers to avoid low-lying roads
North Yorkshire Police has urged people to avoid low-lying roads and footpaths as Storm Franklin continues to cause disruption.
🚶♀️Avoid using local low-lying footpaths & bridges near watercourses, and do not attempt to drive through floodwater.
🚗Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers that may be flooded.Stay safe everyone. pic.twitter.com/NKQ92o0Ow0
— North Yorkshire Police (@NYorksPolice) February 21, 2022
7.20am – Yellow weather warning of strong wind
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong wind in the Harrogate District.
The warning is in place until 1pm today and may cause disruption on the roads and to public transport.
7.15am – River Nidd flood warning remains in place
A flood warning remains in place for the River Nidd at Knaresborough this morning.
The Environment Agency has warned that river levels have fallen since yesterday, but remain higher than normal.
The Environment Agency adds on its website:
“Areas at risk are locations near the River Nidd, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Riverside properties situated along the Waterside, Abbey Road, Spital Croft and Monskwell Park including part of Manse Lane Industrial Estate.”
