No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.
Updated 2026-08-24 00:48:28 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide
Catterick Garrison is a major garrison and military town 3 miles (5 km) south of Richmond, North Yorkshire, England. It is the largest British Army garrison in the world, with a population of around 14,000 in 2021 and covering over 2,400 acres.
Catterick Garrison is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Sour Beck, in North Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.
The Sour Beck is monitored by 1 station (Catterick Garrison). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.
There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Catterick Garrison. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Low-lying properties through Richmond and Easby including the sewage works; The caravan park at Brompton-on-Swale and Brompton Lakes; Properties at Brompton-on-Swale; The Hotel grounds and farms at Catterick Bridge.
There are 14 storm overflows within 5km of Catterick Garrison. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.
If flooding is forecast in Catterick Garrison, 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.
Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →
Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.
Catterick Garrison has river level monitoring on Sour Beck — 1 monitoring station in total.
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.
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.
Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 9 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1946, most recently in 2020. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.
