The River Ouse is currently 4.0 metres above normal levels and falling.

River levels will continue to fall slowly but we are still expecting further rain for Wednesday so the advice remains be #floodaware.

Front line teams have worked round the clock to clear roads and as a result most of the main networks are now open. The situation is improving but there is still a lot of work to be done and all agencies continue to work hard to get the city moving and working as normally as can be expected.

Most roads are now open including Fordlands Road in Fulford. Walmgate Bar will be closed until the New Year, but traffic can use Navigation Rd as a diversion.

View the Environment Agency’s map showing current flood warnings for the York area.

A few bus routes are still diverted, with minor delays to be expected.

City of York Council’s telephone lines have now been restored. You can contact the council by calling 01904 551550 or by emailing flood@york.gov.uk

A full leaflet of information has been provided here

Offers of help

We would like to thank everyone who has already helped or offered their support. We are currently working to co-ordinate what is needed and who can help out, whether this is by giving time to help or donating supplies.
If you would like to offer any support in the recovery effort, please email us with your details to flood@york.gov.uk or call 01904 551550.

Further information on ways you can help will be updated on this page.

Donate to the York Flood Appeal

The York flood appeal is a new appeal to support people who have been affected by the flood in York in December 2015 and you can donate online.

The appeal is set up by The York Disaster Fund and is to benefit people living within the City of York Council boundary. The Fund was set up in 2000 to help the victims of floods in York that year, and has launched this appeal to help this year’s victims of flooding in York. To help make donating easier, The York Disaster Fund charity has partnered with Two Ridings Community Foundation. The Foundation is accepting donations to the fund via an online giving page and cheques sent to its offices in York.

Donate furniture and household goods

The Community Furniture Store in York has opened up today (30 Dec) to take donations until 5pm. They are based at Unit 29, The Raylor Centre, James Street, York, YO10 3D, tel: 01904 426444.

Support for residents and businesses

Following its work to limit the extent and effects of the floods, the council is co-ordinating support for residents and businesses. The page includes information on

• Waste collections
• Council tax
• Reputable tradespeople
• Benefits advice
• York’s Disaster Fund
• Disaster Recovery Fund

Flood safety

Please avoid entering flood waters as there may be hidden dangers like sharp objects, raised manhole covers and pollution.

Road closures and travel information

For the latest on road closures and travel information during the floods please visit the iTravel websitewhich will be updated regularly.

Flood warnings

The Environment Agency gives flood warnings for rivers and coasts – see current flood warnings via the Environment Agency’s current flooding information.