A Flood Alert was issued for Northumberland coast in Northumberland on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Coquet at Warkworth rose 2.14m, peaking at 4.02m, while the River Till at Weetwood Bridge climbed 0.76m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 02:00AM to 03:15AM on Monday 26 October. Locations most affected will be the Alnmouth River Footpath. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Monday 26 October or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warkworth | River Coquet | +2.14m | 4.02m |
| Weetwood Bridge | River Till | +0.76m | 1.79m |
| Heaton Mill | River Till | +0.61m | 0.93m |
| Doddington Bridge | River Till | +0.57m | 1.53m |
| Wooler | Wooler Water | +0.37m | 0.53m |
| Coldgate Mill | Wooler Water | +0.36m | 0.46m |
| Waren Mill | Waren Burn | +0.32m | 0.40m |
| Belford | Belford Burn | +0.15m | 0.36m |
| Waren Ford | Waren Burn | +0.10m | 0.19m |