A Flood Alert was issued for North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey in East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire on 23rd October 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Derwent at Mowthorpe Weir Head rose 0.30m, peaking at 41.48m, while the River Derwent at West Ayton climbed 0.23m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 23:45 on 23/10/2026 to 05:00 on 24/10/2026. Locations most affected will be coastal roads, footpaths along the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough. This is due to high tides, strong winds and large waves. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 7:00AM on Saturday 24 October or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowthorpe Weir Head | River Derwent | +0.30m | 41.48m |
| West Ayton | River Derwent | +0.23m | 0.26m |
| Mowthorpe | Sea Cut | +0.20m | 0.18m |
| Scarborough | Sea Cut | +0.16m | 0.24m |
| Forge Valley | River Derwent | +0.07m | 0.24m |