A Flood Alert was issued for Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall in East Riding of Yorkshire on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Humber Estuary, Winestead Drain.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Winestead Drain at Winestead Booster Pumping Station rose 0.58m, peaking at -0.03m, while the Buck Beck at Humberston climbed 0.28m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 03:30 to 07:30 on 26/10/2026 This is due to high tides, strong winds and large waves. Flooding at the coast and overtopping waves is possible in the coming days due to strong winds associated with storm Boelo and high astronomical tides. Locations most affected will be coastal roads, footpaths and foreshore areas. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. Stay away from promenades where wave and spray overtopping is possible. This message will be update
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winestead Booster Pumping Station | Winestead Drain | +0.58m | -0.03m |
| Humberston | Buck Beck | +0.28m | 2.20m |
| Skeffling Pumping Station | Skeffling Drain | +0.19m | 0.80m |
| Patrington Haven Outstrays | Winestead Drain | +0.18m | 0.77m |
| Burstwick Hall Road Bridge | Burstwick Drain | +0.11m | 0.82m |
| Stone Creek | Keyingham Drain | +0.11m | 0.30m |
| Laceby | Laceby Beck | +0.10m | 0.17m |
| River Freshney Grimsby | Laceby Beck | +0.06m | 0.23m |