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Mowthorpe Flooding

North Yorkshire • Live river level monitoring on Sea Cut
1 monitoring station
1 river
7 warning areas
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Flood risk in Mowthorpe today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-08 01:35:44 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Mowthorpe
Mowthorpe
Village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England

Terrington is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the Howardian Hills, 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Malton.

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

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

Scarborough

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 Mowthorpe

Two mapped watercourses are about the same distance from the middle of Mowthorpe's gauges: Thorn Park Drain (about 260 m) and the River Derwent (about 320 m), so this page cannot say which one is nearer to you.

Distances along the river are from the point on each watercourse nearest the middle of Mowthorpe'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 Mowthorpe

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

Monitoring Stations

The Sea Cut is monitored by 1 station (Mowthorpe). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 7 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Mowthorpe. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties in Mowthorpe and Scalby at risk from Sea Cut and in Newby from Newby Beck and Sea Cut; Properties in East and West Ayton, including Carr Lane, Main Street, Garth End Road and Hall Garth Lane; Properties adjacent to Peasholm Gap and along Royal Albert Drive; Scarborough Spa and Bandstand at Cleveland Way.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 6 storm overflows within 5km of Mowthorpe. None of the 6 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

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

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Mowthorpe, 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 Mowthorpe

Mowthorpe gets about 797 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 87 mm; driest May, 49 mm). That is 31% 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), 0.9 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 Mowthorpe

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)
  • 2000-10-30 — Autumn 2000 Event (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 Mowthorpe today?

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

Which rivers affect Mowthorpe?

Mowthorpe has river level monitoring on Sea Cut — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Mowthorpe?

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 Mowthorpe flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 11 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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