A Flood Alert was issued for Wear estuary in County Durham, Sunderland on 27th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Wear.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Wear at Chester-Le-Street rose 0.28m, peaking at 0.70m, while the Ouse Burn at Crag Hall climbed 0.21m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides and forecast weather conditions tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 3:30AM to 4:30AM on Wednesday 28 October. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the River Wear between Fatfield to Queen Alexander Bridge. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Wednesday 28 October or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-Le-Street | River Wear | +0.28m | 0.70m |
| Crag Hall | Ouse Burn | +0.21m | 0.35m |
| Durham New Elvet Bridge | River Wear | +0.21m | 0.51m |
| Sunderland Bridge | River Wear | +0.20m | 0.61m |
| Gosforth | Ouse Burn | +0.17m | 0.54m |
| Tanfield | River Team | +0.08m | 0.30m |
| Team Valley | River Team | +0.07m | 0.28m |
| Houghton Le Spring | Moors Burn | +0.06m | 0.18m |