Low-lying land including agricultural land and local roads in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton
Flood Alert Area
Area Details
- River / Sea
- River Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
- County
- North Yorkshire
- EA Area
- North Yorkshire
- Type
- alert
- Reference
- 122WAF940
What to Do
If a Flood Alert is active, be prepared:
- Monitor local water levels and news
- Prepare a flood kit with essential items
- Know your evacuation route
- Sign up for EA flood warnings (free)
- Check your insurance covers flood damage
Flood Insurance for This Area
Properties in this flood alert area should ensure they have adequate flood insurance. The Flood Re scheme, backed by the government, ensures affordable cover for at-risk homes.