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Hempholme Weir Flooding

East Riding of Yorkshire • Live river level monitoring on River Hull
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Hempholme Weir today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-08-24 00:10:17 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Hempholme Weir

Hempholme Weir is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Hull, in East Riding of Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
River Hull 1 station
Hempholme Weir ▬ Steady
23 Aug 23:45 • High: 3.18m
3.04m
Recent Flood Events
18 Jun 2026 10:17 Warning no longer in force
Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall
18 Jun 2026 10:17 Warning no longer in force
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
18 Jun 2026 08:03 Flood alert
Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall
18 Jun 2026 08:00 Flood alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
17 Jun 2026 20:08 Flood alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
17 Jun 2026 20:04 Flood alert
Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall
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Flood Monitoring in Hempholme Weir

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Hull is monitored by 1 station (Hempholme Weir). 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 Hempholme Weir. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties in Hempholme and around Hunt Hill Farm; Upper Hull area including Kilham, Nafferton, Driffield, Bainton, North Dalton, Leconfield, Leven, Brandesburton, North Frodingham and Beeford; River Hull and tributaries at Frodingham, Hempholme and Burshill; Farms and isolated properties on the east side of the River Hull and at Tophill Low.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There is 1 storm overflow within 5km of Hempholme Weir. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Hempholme Weir, 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.

Recorded floods near Hempholme Weir

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →

  • 2024-01-03 — January 2024 - Storm Henk - Recorded Flood Outline (river)
  • 2024-01-03 — January 2024 - Storm Henk - Recorded Flood Outline (river)
  • 2024-01-03 — January 2024 - Storm Henk - Recorded Flood Outline (river)
  • 2024-01-03 — January 2024 - Storm Henk - Recorded Flood Outline (river)
  • 2024-01-03 — January 2024 - Storm Henk - Recorded Flood Outline (river)
  • 2024-01-03 — January 2024 - Storm Henk - Recorded Flood Outline (river)
  • 2024-01-03 — January 2024 - Storm Henk - Recorded Flood Outline (river)
  • 2024-01-03 — January 2024 - Storm Henk - Recorded Flood Outline (river)
  • 2024-01-03 — January 2024 - Storm Henk - Recorded Flood Outline (river)
  • 2024-01-03 — January 2024 - Storm Henk - Recorded Flood Outline (river)
  • 2024-01-03 — January 2024 - Storm Henk - Recorded Flood Outline (river)
  • 2024-01-03 — January 2024 - Storm Henk - Recorded Flood Outline (river)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Hempholme Weir today?

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

Which rivers affect Hempholme Weir?

Hempholme Weir has river level monitoring on River Hull — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Hempholme Weir?

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 Hempholme Weir flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 26 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1946, most recently in 2024. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.

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