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Levels in Malton peaked around 5.05m on Friday morning and river levels have fallen through the weekend.  A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: "The level on the River Rye at Howe Bridge is 4.3m and is falling slowly, and in Malton the current level is 4.1m and falling. "Pumps are continuing to operate in the area to manage groundwater and surface water. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next 24 hours but further unsettled weather is expected from Wednesday.  "The ...

Met Office weather warnings and Environment Agency flood alerts are in place across the North East and large parts of England, Scotland and Wales

They include a flood alert issued this evening for the River Riccal catchment area - especially around Nunnington. "The river level is rising due to rainfall and snowmelt over the last 24 hours, with more rain forecast overnight on Sunday and into the early hours of Monday," the Environment Agency said. "Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly around Nunnington." Flood alerts are also in place for the River ...