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26
Dec 2020
River Nidd on flood alert as Storm Bella hits
Heavy rain tonight could cause the River Nidd to flood, with Pateley Bridge most at risk.
The government's flood information service issued a warning at 8.22pm this evening as Storm Bella struck.
The warning said river levels in the upper Nidd were forecast to rise in the next few hours, adding:
The flood information service is expected to issue an update in the morning.
Alerts are also in place for the lower and upper River Wharfe and the upper River Ure.
Nationally, 155 flood alerts are in place, along with 77 flood warnings and two severe flood warnings, where lives could be in danger.
Read more:
- Harrogate district floods: homes, cars and cows rescued
- River Nidd flooding set to hit Knaresborough today
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