A flood alert has been issued has now been issued for the River Derwent along with the River Rye due to snowmelt and rainfall overnight on Monday.

Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Derwent, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the Upper Derwent and Scarborough areas, including land around the Sea Cut at Scalby, Throxenby Beck, Old Malton, and Priorpot Beck in Norton.

Flooding is also forecast to affect locations near the River Rye, including low lying land and roads around Ralsdale Beck, River Seph, Ledge Beck, Fangdale Beck, Prodale Beck, Ladhill Beck, Etton Gill, Borough Beck, Spittle Beck and including properties at Salton, Nunnington and Helmsley.

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: "No further rainfall is forecast on Tuesday. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water."