Flood warning for River Ouse at York - St George's Field and Queen's Staith
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Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected from the morning of 23 January 2026. Locations most affected will be properties along Queen's Staith, on South Esplanade, Friars Terrace and Tower Place. St George's Field carpark and Rowntree Park. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and activate any flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 23 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Properties along Queen's Staith, on South Esplanade, Friars Terrace and Tower Place. St George's Field carpark and Rowntree Park.
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The River Ouse level at Viking Recorder was 3.18 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 3.40 metres.
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