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Leeming Flooding

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

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

Updated 2026-10-09 18:45:25 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Leeming
Village in North Yorkshire, England

Leeming is a village in North Yorkshire, England.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Leeming’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 Leeming?

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

Brompton

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 Leeming

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Bedale Beck, about 100 m from the middle of Leeming's gauges. It flows into the River Swale about 1.1 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 Bedale Beck nearest the middle of Leeming'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 Leeming

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

Monitoring Stations

The Bedale Beck is monitored by 1 station (Leeming). 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 Leeming. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: The River Swale and tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure; Properties at Bedale from Emgate and The Bridge to Brookside Avenue; Wooden Hill Lane, Water Treatment Works (West of Romanby); Properties in Great Langton.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 12 storm overflows within 5km of Leeming. None of the 10 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (2 have no live status right now). 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 Leeming, 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 Leeming

Leeming gets about 702 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month August, 72 mm; driest March, 44 mm). That is 40% 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), 3.0 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 Leeming

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)
  • 2015-12-25 — December 2015 Flood Event (Main river)
  • 2000-10-30 — Autumn 2000 Event (River)
  • 2000-10-30 — Autumn 2000 Event (River)
  • 2000-10-30 — Autumn 2000 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 Leeming today?

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

Which rivers affect Leeming?

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

How do I check official flood warnings for Leeming?

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 Leeming flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 14 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2000. 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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