​Nine roads across North Yorkshire remain closed following flooding in the region brought by high winds and rain of Storm Gerritt. 

The storm brought changeable weather, which wreaked havoc on roads and trains - with a string of train operators – including LNER and Avanti West Coast – suspending and terminating some services, as well as advising customers not to travel.

Elsewhere, the A1(M) between Catterick and Scotch Corner was closed on Wednesday (December 27) after all three lanes were submerged in water. 

In County Durham, the A66 near Bowes was partly blocked due to heavy rain and snow hitting the road. 

Today (Thursday, December 28), nine roads in North Yorkshire remain closed, including the A684, Morton Flatts between Morton-on-Swale bridge and Station Road, Scruton, and A684, Wensley Bridge, West of Leyburn.

Here are all of the roads closed, according to North Yorkshire County Council: 

  • A684, Morton Flatts between Morton-on-Swale bridge and Station Road, Scruton
  • A684, Aysgarth to Worton
  • C28, Melsonby to Aldbrough St John
  • C32, Bruntacres Road, Hawes
  • Cliff Gate, north of Hawes
  • Church Street, Malton
  • Heslaker Lane, Carleton
  • Smay Lane
  • A684, Wensley Bridge, West of Leyburn

Train operator LNER, which runs services between London and Scotland on the East Coast Main Line, also advised customers not to travel because of the weather.

Customers stranded by the disruption were told to book hotels for which they can claim back.

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.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice about flooding.

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

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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.

"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.