A Flood Alert was issued for Lower River Ure in North Yorkshire on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Ure at Boroughbridge rose 3.27m, peaking at 13.02m, while the River Ure at Aldwark Bridge climbed 2.10m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the morning of Monday 26 October . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Monday 26 October or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boroughbridge | River Ure | +3.27m | 13.02m |
| Aldwark Bridge | River Ure | +2.10m | 2.27m |
| Ripon Ure Bank | River Ure | +1.52m | 1.76m |
| Masham | River Ure | +1.48m | 1.98m |
| Westwick Weir | River Ure | +1.24m | 1.45m |
| Boroughbridge | River Tutt | +1.23m | 13.09m |
| Ripon Birkby Nab | River Laver | +0.50m | 0.79m |
| Alma Weir | River Skell | +0.25m | 0.43m |
| Ripon | River Laver | +0.20m | 0.26m |