Red flood alert issued for River Derwent at Buttercrambe

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding tomorrow, especially at Buttercrambe Bridge, near Stamford Bridge.

Flooding is expected from 6am tomorrow (Tuesday).

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: “Start acting on your flood plan if you have one . 

“The River Derwent level at Buttercrambe is this evening at 1.19 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.30 metres.”