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Flood Alert: North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea - October 2026

📍 East Riding of Yorkshire 🌊 North Sea 📅 28 October 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea in East Riding of Yorkshire between 27th and 28th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The North Sea at Paull rose 2.74m, peaking at 4.42m, while the Winestead Drain at Winestead Booster Pumping Station climbed 0.50m.

Environment Agency advice issued

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. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Monitoring gauges during this event

StationRiverRisePeak
Paull North Sea +2.74m 4.42m
Winestead Booster Pumping Station Winestead Drain +0.50m -0.03m
Skeffling Pumping Station Skeffling Drain +0.20m 0.79m
Humberston Buck Beck +0.15m 2.06m
Stone Creek Keyingham Drain +0.12m 0.32m
Patrington Haven Outstrays Winestead Drain +0.07m 0.82m
River Freshney Grimsby Laceby Beck +0.06m 0.21m

This report is automatically compiled from Environment Agency flood warning records and FloodRadar river-level monitoring data. Figures are observed gauge readings during the event period. This is a historical record, not a live warning — always check current flood warnings and gov.uk.