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Flood Warning: North Sea at Scarborough - Foreshore Road - 23rd October 2026

📍 North Yorkshire 🌊 North Sea 📅 23 October 2026

A Flood Warning was issued for North Sea at Scarborough - Foreshore Road in 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 are expected to cause flooding overnight.  Flooding is expected from 02:00am to 04:30am on 24/10/2026.  Locations most affected will be coastal roads, footpaths and foreshore areas. 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

StationRiverRisePeak
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

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.