Flooding threat in Ryedale: Latest situation is 'stable but fragile' as 29 pumps in operation

Flood warnings - where flooding is expected - are still in place for Mill Beck at Welham Road, Norton, the River Derwent at Norton and the River Derwent at Old Malton. These will stay in place while the river remains high.

Ryedale District Council has posted on its website this morning: “The overall position in Malton, Norton and Old Malton is stable, but remains fragile.

“The level of the River Derwent has dropped overnight. However ground water is expected to stay high for some time, so some pumps will remain in place for a number of weeks.

“There are currently 29 water pumps operational and multiple response agencies are still in place on the ground to manage flood waters and address any issues that arise

“The issue with water seepage under the flood defence wall at the end of Wallgates Lane remains stable.

"The sandbags and pumps deployed on Friday night/Saturday morning have been effective. Some additional measures will be put in place early next week to help clear water more quickly.”

Road closures are still in place at Castlegate and Norton Road.

Scarborough and Ryedale rescue team members wade through water in pitch-black during floods threat

The council said Church Street would reopen this afternoon as far as the petrol station to allow residents to get to the station, but there would be no access through to Welham Road. County Bridge remains closed.

As water subsides, roads and footpaths are turning icy. Road gritting is underway in the worst affected areas but agencies are advising the public to take extra care when walking or travelling.

Ryedale District Council officers have been out in the community today to check on the welfare of residents in the most affected areas.

Residents who need help and support due to flooding or who are unable to leave home due to flood waters and need help with basic shopping or medicine collection can call the council's out-of-hours line on 01653 697737.

If there is a direct and immediate emergency, people should call 999.