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Bainbridge Flooding

North Yorkshire • Live river level monitoring on River Ure
1 monitoring station
1 river
2 warning areas
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Flood risk in Bainbridge today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 13:00:28 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Bainbridge
Bainbridge
Village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England

Bainbridge is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 480. The village is situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, near the confluence of the River Bain with the River Ure. It is 27+1⁄2 miles west of Northallerton, the county town.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Bainbridge’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
28 Sep 2026 09:19 Flood Alert
North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk
28 Sep 2026 06:10 Flood Alert
North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk
27 Sep 2026 22:20 Flood Alert
North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk
27 Sep 2026 17:25 Flood Alert
North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk
13 Sep 2026 08:49 Flood Alert
North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk
12 Sep 2026 21:14 Flood Alert
North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk

Does it flood near Bainbridge?

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

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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 Bainbridge

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Ure, about 40 m from the middle of Bainbridge's gauges. It flows into the River Ouse about 94 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 the River Ure nearest the middle of Bainbridge'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.

Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Bainbridge

Bainbridge is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Ure, in North Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Ure is monitored by 1 station (Bainbridge). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 2 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Bainbridge. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties within the village of Appersett; The River Ure and tributaries from its source downstream to Kilgram.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 2 storm overflows within 5km of Bainbridge. None of the 2 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. 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 Bainbridge, 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 Bainbridge

Bainbridge gets about 1,507 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month December, 189 mm; driest May, 79 mm). That is 30% wetter 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), 2.0 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 Bainbridge

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)
  • 2020-02-08 — 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)
  • 1995-01-28 — 1995 Flood Event
  • 1995-01-28 — 1995 Flood Event
  • 1995-01-28 — 1995 Flood Event (River)
  • 1995-01-28 — 1995 Flood Event (River)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Bainbridge today?

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

Which rivers affect Bainbridge?

Bainbridge has river level monitoring on River Ure — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Bainbridge?

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 Bainbridge flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 13 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1937. 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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