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Welham bridge Flooding

East Riding of Yorkshire • Live river level monitoring on River Foulness
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Welham bridge today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-10 19:14:56 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Welham bridge

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

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Welham bridge’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
10 Oct 2026 09:04 Warning no longer in force
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Does it flood near Welham bridge?

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

Gilberdyke · Howden · Newport · Hook

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 Welham bridge

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Foulness, about 10 m from the middle of Welham 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 the River Foulness nearest the middle of Welham 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 Welham bridge

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Foulness is monitored by 1 station (Welham Bridge). 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 Welham bridge. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties along the River Foulness, the A614 and Drain Lane; The River Foulness and the Market Weighton Canal and their tributaries; Local roads and low-lying land around Stamford Bridge, Pocklington, Wressle, Wilberfoss and Elvington; Properties in the south and west of Howden, including the Buttfield Road and Langrick Avenue areas.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 5 storm overflows within 5km of Welham bridge. None of the 5 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 Welham 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 Welham bridge

Welham bridge gets about 602 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 61 mm; driest March, 34 mm). That is 48% 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), 2.4 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 Welham 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 (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)
  • 2019-11-07 — 2019 November Flood Incident (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 Welham bridge today?

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

Which rivers affect Welham bridge?

Welham bridge has river level monitoring on River Foulness — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Welham 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 Welham bridge flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 18 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2007. 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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