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North Sea and River Esk at Whitby Harbour

Whitby harbour area including Abrahams Quay, Pier Road, New Quay Road, Church Street, Campion Dock and Bagdale Road

Flood warning area North Sea, River Esk North Yorkshire Yorkshire In North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk

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Flood Event History (35)

28 Oct 2026 at 9:26am Flood Warning
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. ...
28 Oct 2026 at 6:58am Flood Warning
High tides and forecast weather conditions are expected to cause flooding this morning. Flooding is expected from 03:15 to 05:45 on 28/10/2026. High astronomical tides and a large surge is expected. The wind direction is predominantly offshore, so the main risk is from higher than normal water level...
27 Oct 2026 at 9:59pm Flood Warning
High tides and forecast weather conditions are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning. Flooding is expected from 03:15 to 05:45 on 28/10/2026. High astronomical tides and a large surge is expected. The wind direction is predominantly offshore, so the main risk is from higher than normal water...
27 Oct 2026 at 2:23pm Flood Warning
High tides and forecast weather conditions are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning.  Flooding is expected from 03:15 to 05:45 on 28/10/2026.  High astronomical tides and a large surge is expected. The wind direction is predominantly offshore, so the main risk is from higher than normal water...
30 Mar 2025 at 12:08pm Flood Warning
16 Nov 2024 at 4:43pm Flood Warning
15 Nov 2024 at 4:22pm Flood Warning
18 Oct 2024 at 12:32pm Flood Warning
22 Aug 2024 at 4:04pm Flood Warning
9 Apr 2024 at 8:49am Flood Warning
8 Apr 2024 at 8:36am Flood Warning
1 Oct 2023 at 5:49pm Flood Warning
29 Sep 2023 at 3:54pm Flood Warning
29 Sep 2023 at 2:08pm Flood Warning
23 Mar 2023 at 5:06am Flood Warning
22 Feb 2023 at 2:19pm Flood Warning
3 Jan 2022 at 7:42pm Flood Warning
26 Nov 2021 at 9:33pm Flood Warning
6 Nov 2021 at 6:38pm Flood Warning
19 Nov 2020 at 6:52am Flood Warning
15 Nov 2020 at 2:44pm Flood Warning
12 Mar 2020 at 1:02pm Flood Warning
10 Mar 2020 at 1:59pm Flood Warning
10 Feb 2020 at 3:30pm Flood Warning
9 Feb 2020 at 9:44pm Flood Warning
1 Oct 2019 at 12:14pm Flood Warning
30 Sep 2019 at 8:52pm Flood Warning
30 Sep 2019 at 1:30pm Flood Warning
29 Sep 2019 at 9:39pm Flood Warning
29 Sep 2019 at 1:19pm Flood Warning
28 Feb 2017 at 3:02pm Flood Warning
12 Jan 2017 at 2:31pm Flood Warning
5 Dec 2013 at 5:52pm Severe Flood Warning
5 Dec 2013 at 4:32pm Flood Warning
5 Dec 2013 at 8:24am Flood Warning

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Official sources for this area

This area on the Environment Agency’s flood service →
Floodline quick dial: 130303 — call 0345 988 1188 and give that code for a recorded update on this area.
Area code: 122FWC040

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