Flood risk in York

Written by Flood Protection Finder editorial team · Last updated 23 September 2026 · How we write our guides

Rivers: River Ouse and River Foss
Notable floods: 2000, 2012, 2015, 2020
Main sources: River, Groundwater, Surface water

River levels in York can rise several metres and stay high for long periods, so some properties cannot keep water out safely. Specialists here often combine demountable barriers for shallower events with resilient ground-floor finishes and raised electrics.

Always check the official flood-risk service for your exact address before commissioning work. Official flood-risk links

Specialists covering York

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Flood Divert LimitedYork, North Yorkshire

Basic

Services in York

Independent property flood surveys Flood doors and flood gates Demountable barriers Air-brick covers and automatic air bricks Non-return valves Drainage surveys and improvements Flood-damage restoration and drying Flood-resilient kitchens and interiors

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