THE River Ouse in York continued to rise overnight following Storm Ciara, but has now peaked.
At around 7.30am today, the Environment Agency tweeted that the Ouse had peaked at 4.35 metres above normal summer levels.
River Ouse in York has now peaked at 4.35m.
— Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East (@EnvAgencyYNE) 11 February 2020
The level is steady and expected to start to fall later today. Foss Barrier is operating.
There are still more than 30 flood warnings out inYorkshire.
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This is the highest since the disastrous floods of 2015, when it reached 5.2 metres.
The agency said: "The level is steady and expected to start to fall later today. Foss Barrier is operating."
In the city centre, Skeldergate has been closed by flooding.
Some riverside properties, such as the Kings Arms and other pubs and restaurants on Kings Staith, and flats in Skeldergate, remain surrounded by floodwaters.
Meanwhile, Tower Gardens, off Tower Street and next to the Ouse, is under water.
In addition, part of the Knavesmire is flooded following the recent heavy rain.
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