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Broomfleet Flooding

East Riding of Yorkshire • Live river level monitoring on Weighton Lock
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Broomfleet today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 15:11:09 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Broomfleet
Broomfleet
Village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England

Broomfleet is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the Humber Estuary approximately 4 miles (6 km) west of Brough. According to the 2011 UK census, Broomfleet parish had a population of 302, an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 293.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
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Does it flood near Broomfleet?

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

Newport · Gilberdyke · South Cave · Swinefleet · Hook

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 Broomfleet

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Humber (tidal here), about 140 m from the middle of Broomfleet's gauges. (Market Weighton Canal is nearer, about 10 m, but a canal is not followed.)

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 Humber nearest the middle of Broomfleet'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 Broomfleet

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

Monitoring Stations

The Weighton Lock is monitored by 1 station (Broomfleet Weighton Lock). 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 Broomfleet. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: The Humber foreshore from Broomfleet Island to Blacktoft, including Weighton Lock and Faxfleet; River Trent at Alkborough Flats including the Sewage Works and Station Road at Whitton; The Market Weighton Canal and the River Foulness, including Ellerker Beck and all watercourses to the west of the Humber bridge and the A164; The Humber estuary from Hessle Haven to Faxfleet.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 6 storm overflows within 5km of Broomfleet. None of the 6 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 Broomfleet, 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 Broomfleet

Broomfleet gets about 623 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 60 mm; driest March, 38 mm). That is 46% 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), 1.9 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 Broomfleet

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 →

  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_Winterton_Beck (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_Winterton_Beck (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_Winterton_Beck (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_Winterton_Beck (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_Winterton_Beck (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_Winterton_Beck (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_Winterton_Beck (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_Winterton_Beck (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_Winterton_Beck (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_Winterton_Beck (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_Winterton_Beck (Main river)
  • 2023-10-20 — LNA_2023_10_Fluvial_Winterton_Beck (Main river)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Broomfleet today?

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

Which rivers affect Broomfleet?

Broomfleet has river level monitoring on Weighton Lock — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Broomfleet?

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 Broomfleet flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 18 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2013. 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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