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North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk

The North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including Sandsend and tidal River Esk

Flood alert area North Sea North Yorkshire, Redcar and Cleveland Yorkshire

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Flood Event History (50)

28 Oct 2026 at 10:09am Flood Alert
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. Con...
27 Oct 2026 at 9:56pm Flood Alert
High tides and forecast weather conditions tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 02:45 to 06:00 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 levels. L...
27 Oct 2026 at 2:13pm Flood Alert
High tides and forecast weather conditions tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 02:45 to 06:00 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 levels. L...
26 Oct 2026 at 9:09am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside...
25 Oct 2026 at 9:52pm Flood Alert
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 02:15hrs to 04:15hrs on 26/10/2026. This is due to high tides, strong winds and large waves. Flooding at the coast and overtopping of waves is possible in the coming days due to strong winds and high astronomical tides Loc...
25 Oct 2026 at 3:32pm Flood Alert
High tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 02:15hrs to 04:15hrs on 26/10/2026.  This is due to high tides, strong winds and large waves. Flooding at the coast and overtopping of waves is possible in the coming days due to strong winds and high astronomical tides Locations affe...
28 Sep 2026 at 9:19am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waters...
28 Sep 2026 at 6:10am Flood Alert
High tides, strong winds and large waves this morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 03:30 to 07:00 on Monday 28/09/2026. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths along the North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby, including Sandsend and the tidal River Esk. We ...
27 Sep 2026 at 10:20pm Flood Alert
High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 03:30 to 07:00 on Monday 28/09/2026. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths along the North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby, including Sandsend and the tidal River Esk...
27 Sep 2026 at 5:25pm Flood Alert
High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 03:30 to 07:00 on Monday 28/09/2026.  Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths along the North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby, including Sandsend and the tidal River Esk. ...
13 Sep 2026 at 8:49am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. If you have been evacuated only return...
12 Sep 2026 at 9:14pm Flood Alert
High tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 4:00:am to 5:30am on 13/09/2026  Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be upda...
12 Sep 2026 at 1:52pm Flood Alert
High tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 4:00:am to 5:30am on 13/09/2026  Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be upda...
6 Feb 2026 at 9:24am Flood Alert
4 Feb 2026 at 5:03pm Flood Alert
22 Jan 2026 at 2:41pm Flood Alert
9 Jan 2026 at 4:19pm Flood Alert
2 Jan 2026 at 6:24pm Flood Alert
1 Jan 2026 at 12:36pm Flood Alert
29 Nov 2025 at 1:24pm Flood Alert
24 Nov 2025 at 5:08pm Flood Alert
19 Nov 2025 at 1:19pm Flood Alert
16 Nov 2025 at 6:16pm Flood Alert
14 Nov 2025 at 6:42pm Flood Alert
6 Nov 2025 at 3:08pm Flood Alert
4 Nov 2025 at 4:51pm Flood Alert
25 Oct 2025 at 12:14pm Flood Alert
24 Oct 2025 at 4:37pm Flood Alert
7 Oct 2025 at 4:52pm Flood Alert
20 Sep 2025 at 5:57pm Flood Alert
30 Mar 2025 at 9:49am Flood Alert
22 Dec 2024 at 6:38pm Flood Alert
22 Dec 2024 at 12:01pm Flood Alert
19 Dec 2024 at 12:42pm Flood Alert
7 Dec 2024 at 9:07pm Flood Alert
7 Dec 2024 at 11:36am Flood Alert
20 Nov 2024 at 10:24am Flood Alert
19 Nov 2024 at 7:55pm Flood Alert
16 Nov 2024 at 4:18pm Flood Alert
15 Nov 2024 at 3:17pm Flood Alert
19 Oct 2024 at 8:31pm Flood Alert
19 Oct 2024 at 8:14am Flood Alert
18 Oct 2024 at 9:12am Flood Alert
17 Oct 2024 at 4:39pm Flood Alert
9 Oct 2024 at 4:44pm Flood Alert
1 Oct 2024 at 3:54pm Flood Alert
27 Sep 2024 at 8:31am Flood Alert
26 Sep 2024 at 1:44pm Flood Alert
20 Sep 2024 at 10:22am Flood Alert
19 Sep 2024 at 4:39pm Flood Alert

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This area on the Environment Agency’s flood service →
Floodline quick dial: 130304 — call 0345 988 1188 and give that code for a recorded update on this area.
Area code: 122WAC952

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