RIVER levels are now falling following the heavy rainfall at the weekend associated with Storm Dennis.

As of 11am yesterday (Tuesday) the level at Howe Bridge was 3.8m.

The pedestrian floodgates were closed on Monday and Tuesday across County Bridge between Malton and Norton.

Emergency pumps are also in place in Malton, Norton and Old Malton.

A flood warning remains in force as levels on the River Derwent at Buttercrambe where the water level remains high.

At 11.28am on Sunday crews from York and Humberside attended reports of a vehicle stuck in flood water at Buttercrambe. 

On arrival of North Yorkshire crews, the occupant had been rescued from the vehicle by Humberside crews.

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency (EA) said: “This flood warning remains in force as levels on the River Derwent have risen as a result of the recent rainfall.

“The current level at Buttercrambe is 1.7m and will remain high on Tuesday. Areas most at risk are properties at Buttercrambe Mill.

“Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and our incident room in York remains open.

“Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.”

Malton Town Councillor Martin Dales said extra pumps had been installed in Old Malton to pump water from the road side back into the River Derwent.

“Residents in Chandler’s Wharf also raised concerns about rising spring water coming through the drains near their properties so temporary pumps have also been installed there,” he said.

“It is good to see proactive work from the Environment Agency to help ensure people are kept safe.”

Details of road closures, weather forecast, river water impacts and advice and guidance is available at northyorks.gov.uk