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Lissett New Bridge Flooding

East Riding of Yorkshire • Live river level monitoring on Barmston Main Drain
1 monitoring station
1 river
4 warning areas
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Flood risk in Lissett New Bridge today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-08 08:50:58 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Lissett New Bridge

Lissett New Bridge is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Barmston Main Drain, in East Riding of Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
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Recent Flood Events
29 Sep 2026 11:18 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
29 Sep 2026 06:39 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
28 Sep 2026 22:38 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
28 Sep 2026 19:13 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
28 Sep 2026 09:22 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
28 Sep 2026 09:13 Flood Warning
North Sea coast at Easington and Kilnsea

The watercourse nearest Lissett New Bridge

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Barmston Main Drain, about 10 m from the middle of Lissett New Bridge's gauges.

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 Barmston Main Drain nearest the middle of Lissett New Bridge'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 Lissett New Bridge

Lissett New Bridge is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Barmston Main Drain, in East Riding of Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Barmston Main Drain is monitored by 1 station (Lissett New Bridge). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 4 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Lissett New Bridge. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: North Holderness including Skipsea, Hornsea and Lissett; The North Sea coast from Bridlington to Barmston; South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road; The north side of the dock area, properties on Harbour Road and the Floral Pavilion.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There is 1 storm overflow within 5km of Lissett New Bridge. None of the 1 with a reporting monitor is currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

It has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Lissett New Bridge, 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 Lissett New Bridge

Lissett New Bridge gets about 661 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 65 mm; driest March, 43 mm). That is 43% 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), 2.3 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 Lissett New Bridge

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 (Main river)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 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)
  • 2019-11-07 — 2019 November Flood Incident (Main river)
  • 2019-11-07 — 2019 November Flood Incident (Drainage)
  • 2018-03-31 — 2018 Apr-River Hull. Froddingham (Old Howe) Breach (Main river)
  • 2018-03-31 — 2018 Apr-River Hull. Froddingham (Old Howe) Breach (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 Lissett New Bridge today?

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

Which rivers affect Lissett New Bridge?

Lissett New Bridge has river level monitoring on Barmston Main Drain — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Lissett New Bridge?

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 Lissett New Bridge flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 9 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2020. 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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