A Flood Alert was issued for Upper River Swale in North Yorkshire on 12th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Swale, Gilling Beck, Skeeby Beck.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Swale at Richmond Lownthwaite Bridge rose 2.72m, peaking at 2.95m, while the River Swale at Park Bridge climbed 2.64m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of 12 March 2026 and overnight. Locations most affected will be low‑lying land and roads near rivers, especially low‑lying land in the vicinity of Grinton Bridge and the B6270 at Low Whita, which are expected to flood. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Lownthwaite Bridge | River Swale | +2.72m | 2.95m |
| Park Bridge | River Swale | +2.64m | 2.99m |
| Grinton Bridge | River Swale | +2.39m | 2.46m |
| Rutherford Bridge | River Greta | +1.19m | 1.48m |
| Barnard Castle | River Tees | +1.16m | 1.72m |
| Catterick Brough Park | Brough Beck | +0.98m | 1.29m |
| Catterick Bridge | River Swale | +0.93m | 0.77m |