River Ouse level at Skelton

Latest at 5:45am on 19 March

Height
1.87m
Trend
Falling
State
Normal

Normal range 0.51m to 6.10m

Height in metres over the last 5 days

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How levels here could affect nearby areas

7.25m
Historical event: Overflowing of Skelton flood defences, York
6.79m
Water reaches the highest level recorded at this measuring station (recorded on 4 November 2000)
6.60m
Historical event: Flooding to property on Alma Terrace, York
6.40m
Property flooding is possible above this level. One or more flood warnings may be issued
Historical event: Flooding to property on Postern Close, York
6.10m
This is the top of the normal range
1.87m
Latest level

Flooding might not happen again at the same historical levels. This may be because flood management schemes are now in place.

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