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Another gauge is also registered under the name Broughton: Broughton (City of Milton Keynes) — see the City of Milton Keynes gauges. This page is Broughton, North Yorkshire.

Another gauge is also registered under the name Broughton: Manchester Racecourse (Greater Manchester) — see the Greater Manchester gauges. This page is Broughton, North Yorkshire.

Broughton Flooding

North Yorkshire • Live river level monitoring on Broughton Beck
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Broughton today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 18:45:44 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Broughton

Broughton is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Broughton Beck, in North Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
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Recent Flood Events
28 Sep 2026 09:19 Flood Alert
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Does it flood near Broughton?

Towns and villages near Broughton 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 Broughton

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Broughton Beck, about 10 m from the middle of Broughton's gauges. It flows into the River Aire about 930 m 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 Broughton Beck nearest the middle of Broughton'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 Broughton

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

Monitoring Stations

The Broughton Beck is monitored by 1 station (Broughton Hall). 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 Broughton. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties on Ings Lane and Engine Shed Lane in Skipton; Properties on Broughton Road and surrounding roads, including Pendle Street, Thornton Street, Clitheroe Street, Sawley Street, Marton Street, Gisburn Street, Jubilee Close, Broughton Grove, Marina Crescent and Niffany Gardens; Properties on Engine Shed Lane in Skipton; Skipton Tennis Centre, Sandylands Sports centre and Skipton Rugby club.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 11 storm overflows within 5km of Broughton. None of the 11 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

6 of them, nearest first, with their own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Broughton, 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 Broughton

Broughton gets about 1,017 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month December, 113 mm; driest April, 57 mm). That is close to 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), 2.6 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 Broughton

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 →

  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Drainage)
  • 2022-02-20 — 2022 February Flood Incident -Storm Dudley, Eunice and Franklin (Main river)
  • 2021-01-18 — 2021 January Flood Incident - Storm Christoph (Drainage)
  • 2021-01-18 — 2021 January Flood Incident - Storm Christoph (Main river)
  • 2020-10-28 — 2020 Oct_Nov Flood Incident - Hurricane Epsilon (Other)
  • 2020-10-28 — 2020 Oct_Nov Flood Incident - Hurricane Epsilon (Main river)
  • 2020-10-28 — 2020 Oct_Nov Flood Incident - Hurricane Epsilon (Drainage)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Drainage)
  • 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 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (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 Broughton today?

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

Which rivers affect Broughton?

Broughton has river level monitoring on Broughton Beck — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Broughton?

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 Broughton flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 31 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2022. 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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