A Flood Alert was issued for North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea in East Riding of Yorkshire on 10th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The North Sea at Paull rose 2.23m, peaking at 3.91m, while the Winestead Drain at Winestead Booster Pumping Station climbed 0.46m.
Environment Agency advice issued
There is no longer a threat of flooding. Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on coastal roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paull | North Sea | +2.23m | 3.91m |
| Winestead Booster Pumping Station | Winestead Drain | +0.46m | -0.10m |
| Skeffling Pumping Station | Skeffling Drain | +0.20m | 0.79m |
| Humberston | Buck Beck | +0.16m | 2.13m |
| Stone Creek | Keyingham Drain | +0.11m | 0.28m |
| Burstwick Hall Road Bridge | Burstwick Drain | +0.09m | 0.45m |
| Patrington Haven Outstrays | Winestead Drain | +0.07m | 0.80m |