WATER levels are continuing to rise in York today (November 23) as experts suggest that flooding may be possible by the end of this weekend.

According to the Viking Recorder, water levels in the River Ouse are currently rising as Storm Bert continues to batter the city with snow and rain.

The normal height for the river fluctuates between 0.05m to 1.90m, with levels currently sitting at 0.28m, but latest modelling suggests that it is likely to rise above this.


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The latest predictions suggest that, by Sunday evening, the river Ouse will have surpassed normal levels and by at 11.30pm, it may have reached at height of 2.64 meters – a level where flood alerts may be issued, and low-lying land will be susceptible to flooding.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Holley said: "Storm Bert marks a shift to much milder air and wintry hazards will gradually diminish through the weekend, but heavy snowfall is expected across parts of northern England and Scotland for a time on Saturday, especially over higher ground, and  warnings are in place.

"Heavy rain through Saturday and Sunday, especially in southern and western parts of the UK, will also bring impacts for some with a number of warnings in place.

"We expect 50-75 mm of rainfall quite widely within the warning areas, but in excess of 100 mm is possible over high ground in parts of Wales and southwest England.

"In addition, rapid melting of lying snow over the weekend and periods of strong winds are likely to exacerbate impacts and bring the potential for travel disruption, as well as flooding for some."