Emergency services have issued advice over flooding in North Yorkshire after three roads in the region have been closed off due to excess water. 

Heavy wind gusts and heavy rain caused delays to road, rail, and air transport throughout Wednesday (December 27). 

The roads closed in North Yorkshire are the A684 between Aysgarth and Worton, C28 between Melsonby and Aldborough St John, and the C32, Bruntacres Road, Hawes.

According to the Environment Agency, 11 flood warnings – meaning flooding is expected – are active in England, up from five earlier on Wednesday, along with 140 lesser flood alerts.

Off the back of flood alerts, the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice and guidance for residents in the region about what to do if the risk of flooding becomes a reality. 

According to the fire service, the areas most likely to be affected include Malton, York, Boroughbridge, Tadcaster, Hunsingore and Selby.

Most of these areas are likely to see their rivers peaking on Thursday (December 28).

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Flooding can be a scary experience, whether it is the first time your property has been flooded, or even if it has happened before. This is why we wanted to provide you with some helpful advice and information, which may help you prepare if your home is liable to flooding.

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"First of all, it is always a good idea to check how high the risk from flooding is to your property. Even if you have lived in the home for several years, this could potentially change."

They have also asked residents to consider: 

  • Create a household flood plan (a template can be found on the Flood Hub website)
  • Sign up to receive flood alerts and warnings
  • Investigate property flood resilience options
  • Check your insurance covers flood damage
  • Put important documents in a safe place away from flood risk but somewhere you would have access too in case of an emergency
  • Prepare an emergency bag and flood kit
  • Ensure pets are microchipped and consider where you could send them if you need to evacuate.

The spokesperson added: "We are not aiming to scare or cause worry, but it is always worth preparing for these potential events and we hope this information will help you."