Yes, once again heavy rain in the Yorkshire Dales, to the north-west of York, has meant the River Ouse has risen and in a few places has begun to break its banks. Three rivers (The Swale, the Ure and the Nidd) carry water down towards York and can cause flooding problems.
However, at this time it wasn't stopping people using the riverside walkway. The rate of increase in the river height was very slow, so there was little likelihood that anyone would be trapped. If the rate of the rise of the river speeded up, there are several places along this riverside where there are steps up away from the river to neighbouring streets.
On this occasion the river didn't cause much of a problem. I don't even remember it making the local news media. It does illustrate the potential for flooding problems even if it hasn't been raining in York.
This was taken during the Ice Trail last weekend. It did result in one of the ice sculptures due to be on display by the river being moved to just outside the Museum Gardens. I almost missed seeing that sculpture!
Thank you all for your lovely comments, they are very much appreciated.
Fortunately this was only a minor flood and soon the water was back in its channel. Certainly not a severe flood like those we have seen in the media in Australia recently.
There are several areas of outdoor dining in this area (Kings Staith) and they can be flooded. This link shows the view immediately to the left of this photo, where the outdoor dining usually takes place - https://365project.org/fishers/365/2016-11-23
Give the river the space it needed is our modern solution.
Thank you all for your lovely comments, they are very much appreciated.
Fortunately this was only a minor flood and soon the water was back in its channel. Certainly not a severe flood like those we have seen in the media in Australia recently.
Ian
There are several areas of outdoor dining in this area (Kings Staith) and they can be flooded. This link shows the view immediately to the left of this photo, where the outdoor dining usually takes place - https://365project.org/fishers/365/2016-11-23
Ian
Thank you both. Fortunately more of a minor inconvenience than a serious problem!
Ian