A Flood Alert was issued for Tidal River Ouse, Don and the Dutch River catchment in Doncaster, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire on 27th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Ouse, River Don, Dutch River.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Ouse at Goole rose 5.82m, peaking at 4.75m, while the River Ouse at Selby Westmill climbed 3.58m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Higher than normal tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 06:30 to 08:30 on 28/10/2026. Locations most affected will be the south bank of the River Ouse from Airmyn to Whitgift and the River Don and Dutch River from Thorne to Goole, low lying land and roads near rivers. We are closely monitoring the situation and will have teams out patrolling our flood defences. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on Wednesday 28 October or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | River Ouse | +5.82m | 4.75m |
| Selby Westmill | River Ouse | +3.58m | 5.27m |
| Cawood | River Ouse | +2.28m | 5.69m |
| Airmyn | River Aire | +2.27m | 5.17m |
| Fishlake | River Don | +2.17m | 4.13m |
| Kirk Bramwith | River Don | +1.81m | 4.22m |
| Went Outfall | River Went | +0.32m | 1.77m |
| Doncaster | River Don | +0.32m | 0.76m |
| Sprotbrough | River Don | +0.19m | 0.78m |