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Flood Alert: North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk - 12th September 2026

📍 North Yorkshire, Redcar and Cleveland 🌊 North Sea 📅 12 September 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk in North Yorkshire, Redcar and Cleveland on 12th September 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.

Local monitoring gauges did not record a significant level change for this event, which may indicate a precautionary or rainfall-forecast-based alert.

Environment Agency advice issued

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 updated by 09:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

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.