Flooding can occur from the sea, rivers and from continuous and /or abnormal rainfall levels. The highest flooding risk is surface water flooding (where drainage systems are unable to cope with the volume of rainfall).
Issues associated with flooding are widespread and can include:
- Risk to life.
- Damage and disruption to homes, personal property, businesses, infrastructure.
- Pollution of local environments.
- Disruption to utilities and evacuation.
- Short, medium and long-term homelessness.
- Long term health and psychological impacts.
What are we doing in North Yorkshire?
- Investigating the causes of significant flooding across the county
- Working with local flood groups e.g. Tadcaster, Malton
- Working with emergency services, local authorities and other agencies to develop flood response plans and procedures
- Communicating with housing developers to incorporate flood protection into new developments
- Working with emergency services, local authorities, utilities and other agencies to develop flood response plans and procedures.
- Regular maintenance and clearing programme of gullies and culverts, especially in the event of storm warnings.
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Flood Alert
What it means Flooding is possible. Be prepared. When it's used Two hours to two days in advance of flooding. What to do
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Flood Warning
What it means Flooding is expected. Immediate action required. When it's used Half an hour to one day in advance of flooding. What to do
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Severe Flood Warning
What it means Severe flooding. Danger to life. When it's used When flooding poses a significant threat to life. What to do
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After a flood
Find out how to clean up after a flood.
Where can you get further information?
Visit the Environment Agency's or Met Office's website.