Urgent flood warnings instructing residents to move to higher ground have been issued for six specific areas across the United Kingdom, as authorities escalate their response to significant flood risk. The UK government's alert, issued on 1 December 2025, stresses the immediate danger, advising the public: "Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water."
Critical Locations Under Immediate Threat
Alongside the six severe warnings where flooding is expected, a further 58 flood alerts are active across regions where flooding is deemed possible. The high-risk areas currently under the most urgent warnings are:
- Holderness Drain and Leven
- Holderness Drain and Leven Drain in Leven village
- Holderness Drain at Wawne Common and Woody Carr
- River Derwent at Buttercrambe Mill
- River Derwent at Stamford Bridge - The Weir Caravan Park and Kexby Bridge
- Walsden Water at Walsden
Essential Safety Information and Contacts
This developing situation poses a direct threat to life and property in the named locations. Residents in affected areas are urged to follow official advice immediately and prepare to evacuate if instructed. The Environment Agency and local emergency services are actively monitoring the situation.
For those impacted, critical support is available via the Floodline. You can call the helpline on 0345 988 1188, send a text message to 0345 602 6340, or speak directly with an adviser using the live chat function on the government's website.
Ongoing Response and Public Advice
As this is a breaking news story, conditions may change rapidly. The public is advised to stay tuned to local news and official updates from the UK government and the Environment Agency. The primary message remains clear: do not underestimate the power of floodwater. Just 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car, and hidden hazards beneath the surface can be deadly.
Communities across Yorkshire and the Humber, particularly around the River Derwent and Holderness Drain, are on the front line of this weather emergency. The situation underscores the increasing frequency of severe weather events and the critical importance of heeding official warnings without delay.
