People and communities

Flood advice and information

View of Lendal Bridge from the Rive Ouse, York

Preparing for flooding

Find out how we support residents and businesses to prepare for flooding in York.

PREPARING FOR FLOODING
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What to do during flooding

Find information on river levels, flood warnings, travel, parking and supporting vulnerable people during a flood.

WHAT TO DO DURING FLOODING
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What to do after a flood

Find out how we support residents and businesses who have been affected by flooding.

WHAT TO DO AFTER A FLOOD

Additional information is available if you:

Contact Floodline by telephone: 0345 988 1188.

Flood warnings and levels

The Environment Agency's flood information service is updated regularly. Their current flood warning is refreshed every 10 minutes:

Also see

Red text-based logo with wavy line icon: Ousewem; rising waters, rooted solutions.

Find out about Ousewem, an innovative flood resilience project driving integrated, long-term approaches to safeguarding Yorkshire communities. Ousewem is part of the £200 million Flood and Coastal Innovation Programmes led by the Environment Agency.

Ousewem flood resilience project
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