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East Hull Hedon Road Flooding

Kingston upon Hull • Live river level monitoring on Holderness Drain
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1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in East Hull Hedon Road today: Watch

Conditions are worth watching: the Environment Agency has a Flood Alert in force for North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea — flooding is possible from 04:45 to 08:15 on Saturday, 10/10/2026. Flooding is possible — be prepared and keep an eye on updates.

Updated 2026-10-10 00:54:20 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About East Hull Hedon Road

East Hull Hedon Road is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Holderness Drain, in Kingston upon Hull. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of East Hull Hedon Road’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
30 Aug 2026 10:30 Flood Alert
Lower River Hull
30 Aug 2026 08:16 Flood Alert
Lower River Hull
29 Aug 2026 20:25 Flood Alert
Lower River Hull
19 Feb 2026 20:56 Flood Alert
River Hull Central catchment
16 Feb 2026 07:44 Flood Alert
River Hull Central catchment
13 Feb 2026 20:48 Flood Alert
River Hull Central catchment

Does it flood near East Hull Hedon Road?

Towns and villages near East Hull Hedon Road with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

New Holland · Thorngumbald · Cottingham · Anlaby · Willerby · Barrow upon Humber

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest East Hull Hedon Road

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Holderness Drain, about 10 m from the middle of East Hull Hedon Road's gauges.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on Holderness Drain nearest the middle of East Hull Hedon Road's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

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Flood Monitoring in East Hull Hedon Road

East Hull Hedon Road is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Holderness Drain, in Kingston upon Hull. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Holderness Drain is monitored by 1 station (East Hull Hedon Road). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of East Hull Hedon Road. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties on the Humber frontage east of the River Hull, including ABP, King George Dock, Alexandra Dock, Victoria Dock Village and Drypool; Areas north of Alexandra Dock, including Mile House, Southcoates, Sutton Ings; Properties in the Marfleet ward and areas around North Carr; Properties in the Wilmington, Stoneferry and Summergangs areas.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 2 storm overflows within 5km of East Hull Hedon Road. None of the 2 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

Each has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in East Hull Hedon Road, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on East Hull Hedon Road

East Hull Hedon Road gets about 660 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 65 mm; driest March, 40 mm). That is 43% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 1.9 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near East Hull Hedon Road

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Drainage)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Main river)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Drainage)
  • 2020-02-08 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Ciara (Main river)
  • 2020-02-08 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Ciara (Drainage)
  • 2020-02-08 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Ciara (Main river)
  • 2019-11-07 — 2019 November Flood Incident (Main river)
  • 2019-11-07 — 2019 November Flood Incident (Drainage)
  • 2019-11-07 — 2019 November Flood Incident (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2019-11-07 — 2019 November Flood Incident (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in East Hull Hedon Road today?

Current verdict: Watch. Conditions are worth watching: the Environment Agency has a Flood Alert in force for North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea — flooding is possible from 04:45 to 08:15 on Saturday, 10/10/2026. Flooding is possible — be prepared and keep an eye on updates.

Which rivers affect East Hull Hedon Road?

East Hull Hedon Road has river level monitoring on Holderness Drain — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for East Hull Hedon Road?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has East Hull Hedon Road flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 13 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2020. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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