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Astral Close Flooding

East Riding of Yorkshire • Live river level monitoring on Western Drain
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Astral Close today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-09 13:33:19 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Astral Close

Astral Close is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Western Drain, in East Riding of Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Astral Close’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
29 Sep 2026 11:18 Flood Alert
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29 Sep 2026 06:39 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
28 Sep 2026 22:38 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
28 Sep 2026 19:13 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
28 Sep 2026 09:22 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
28 Sep 2026 09:13 Flood Warning
North Sea coast at Easington and Kilnsea

Does it flood near Astral Close?

Towns and villages near Astral Close with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

Anlaby · Willerby · Cottingham · New Holland · Barrow upon Humber

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Astral Close

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Western Drain, about 10 m from the middle of Astral Close's gauges. It flows into Fleet Drain about 1.2 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on Western Drain nearest the middle of Astral Close's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

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Flood Monitoring in Astral Close

Astral Close is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Western Drain, in East Riding of Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Western Drain is monitored by 1 station (Hull Hessle Astral Close). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Astral Close. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties along The Willows, Astral Close, Barnetby Road, Penshurst Road, Seaton Road, Cottesmore Road, Glamis Road, Belvedere Road, Fishmore Avenue, Northolme Road, Eastgate and some properties in the Northfield area.; Properties south of Hull Road and Hessle Road, from The Square to the Priory Way roundabout, including Saxon Way, Butterfield Road and Castle Way; Properties at Waterside Business Park in Hessle; Hessle area around Hessle Haven.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 6 storm overflows within 5km of Astral Close. None of the 5 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (1 has no live status right now). Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

Each has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Astral Close, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Astral Close

Astral Close gets about 684 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 71 mm; driest March, 44 mm). That is 41% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 1.0 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Astral Close

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Drainage)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Main river)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Main river)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Drainage)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Main river)
  • 2020-02-08 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Ciara (Main river)
  • 2020-02-08 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Ciara (Drainage)
  • 2020-02-08 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Ciara (Main river)
  • 2019-11-07 — 2019 November Flood Incident (Main river)
  • 2019-11-07 — 2019 November Flood Incident (Drainage)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Astral Close today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Astral Close?

Astral Close has river level monitoring on Western Drain — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Astral Close?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Astral Close flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 17 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2020. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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