Environment Agency York Community Flood Hub

About us

The York Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) is funded by the UK Government with the aim of reducing the risk of flooding to homes and businesses in York. 
Situated on low-lying land where the River Foss joins the River Ouse, the city of York has always been prone to flooding. In recent years, however, the onset of climate change  along with changes in the way land is managed upstream have caused these floods to become more severe. This was evident in December 2015, when we experienced the wettest calendar month since records began and over 620 homes and many businesses in York were flooded.