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Flood Alert: Tidal flooding near the South Humber Bank from Barton Upon Humber to Humberston - 27th October 2026

📍 Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire 🌊 The Humber, North Sea 📅 27 October 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for Tidal flooding near the South Humber Bank from Barton Upon Humber to Humberston in Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire on 27th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the The Humber, North Sea.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The North Sea at Paull rose 2.53m, peaking at 4.21m, while the Thorngumbald Drain at Thorngumbald Pumping Station climbed 0.24m.

Environment Agency advice issued

High tides and forecast weather conditions tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 05:30 to 08:30 on Wednesday 28th October.  "This will lead to high tidal levels along the Humber Estuary. The high tides combined with strong winds may result in wind-blown spray and wave splash causing localised pooling of water behind the sea defences which may occur two to four hours either side of the high tide. Low lying coastal land and roads will be affected first. "  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.  

Monitoring gauges during this event

StationRiverRisePeak
Paull North Sea +2.53m 4.21m
Thorngumbald Pumping Station Thorngumbald Drain +0.24m 0.43m
Stone Creek Keyingham Drain +0.12m 0.32m

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.