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Skirfare Bridge Flooding

North Yorkshire • Live river level monitoring on River Skirfare
1 monitoring station
1 river
4 warning areas
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Flood risk in Skirfare Bridge today: Warning

River Skirfare at Skirfare Bridge (0 km) is above its typical high. No official flood warning covers this location yet — check GOV.UK flood warnings and keep watching river levels.

Updated 2026-10-09 15:12:42 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Skirfare Bridge

Skirfare Bridge is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Skirfare, in North Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Skirfare Bridge’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
28 Sep 2026 09:19 Flood Alert
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27 Sep 2026 22:20 Flood Alert
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12 Sep 2026 21:14 Flood Alert
North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk

The watercourse nearest Skirfare Bridge

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Skirfare, about 20 m from the middle of Skirfare Bridge's gauges. It flows into the River Ouse about 104 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 the River Skirfare nearest the middle of Skirfare 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 Skirfare Bridge

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Skirfare is monitored by 1 station (Skirfare 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 Skirfare Bridge. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties adjacent to the River Skirfare in Hawkswick; Properties on Middle Lane, The Green and Conistone Lane; Linton including properties on Church Road, Low Lane, Linton Falls and Kirk Bank; Properties and roads within Hebden.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 2 storm overflows within 5km of Skirfare Bridge. None of the 2 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 Skirfare 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 Skirfare Bridge

Skirfare Bridge gets about 1,475 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month December, 178 mm; driest May, 84 mm). That is 27% wetter 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), 1.7 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 Skirfare 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 →

  • 2021-01-18 — 2021 January Flood Incident - Storm Christoph (Drainage)
  • 2021-01-18 — 2021 January Flood Incident - Storm Christoph (Main river)
  • 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)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Drainage)
  • 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)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Skirfare Bridge today?

Current verdict: Warning. River Skirfare at Skirfare Bridge (0 km) is above its typical high. No official flood warning covers this location yet — check GOV.UK flood warnings and keep watching river levels.

Which rivers affect Skirfare Bridge?

Skirfare Bridge has river level monitoring on River Skirfare — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Skirfare 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 Skirfare Bridge 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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