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Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for River Rye catchment

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High river levels over the next two days may lead to flooding. 

Flooding is possible from the afternoon of 22 January 2026 . 

Locations most affected will be around the River Rye and it's tributaries, including Ralsdale Beck, River Seph, Ledge Beck, Fangdale Beck, Prodale Beck, Ladhill Beck, Etton Gill, Borough Beck, Spittle Beck, including properties of Salton, Nunnington and Helmsley. 

We are closely monitoring the situation . 

Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . 

This message will be updated by 9:00PM on 22 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: Land around the River Rye and it's tributaries, including Ralsdale Beck, River Seph, Ledge Beck, Fangdale Beck, Prodale Beck, Ladhill Beck, Etton Gill, Borough Beck, Spittle Beck, including properties of Salton, Nunnington and Helmsley.

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