A Flood Alert was issued for Upper River Ouse in North Yorkshire, York on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Ouse, Burdyke, Holgate Beck, Blue Beck, River Foss, The Fleet.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Ouse at Monkton rose 2.79m, peaking at 3.27m, while the River Ouse at Skelton climbed 2.47m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the early hours of Monday 26 October . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Recent heavy rainfall associated with storm Boelo has resulted in high river levels upstream. We expect the river Ouse at York to peak below 3m tomorrow, Monday 26 October. We are closely monitoring the situation and do not expect to issue any flood warnings along the Upper Ouse. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Monday 26 October or
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton | River Ouse | +2.79m | 3.27m |
| Skelton | River Ouse | +2.47m | 3.26m |
| Clifton Ings Outfall | River Ouse | +2.02m | 7.32m |
| Viking Recorder | River Ouse | +1.85m | 2.17m |
| York Foss Barrier | River Ouse | +1.79m | 7.08m |
| Naburn Lock | River Ouse | +1.19m | 1.86m |
| Holgate | Holgate Beck | +1.12m | 1.13m |
| Rawcliffe | Blue Beck | +0.19m | 0.43m |
| Huntington | River Foss | +0.13m | 0.85m |