A Flood Alert was issued for North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea in East Riding of Yorkshire on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The North Sea at Paull rose 2.01m, peaking at 3.70m, while the Winestead Drain at Winestead Booster Pumping Station climbed 0.58m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paull | North Sea | +2.01m | 3.70m |
| 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 |
| River Freshney Grimsby | Laceby Beck | +0.06m | 0.23m |