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Patrington Haven Outstrays Flooding

East Riding of Yorkshire • Live river level monitoring on Winestead Drain
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Flood risk in Patrington Haven Outstrays 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 02:24:08 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Patrington Haven Outstrays

Patrington Haven Outstrays is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Winestead Drain, in East Riding of Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
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Active Flood Alerts
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea Flood alert
High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 04:45 to 08:15 on Saturday, 10/10/2026. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and fo ... • 5.3km away
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Recent Flood Events
9 Oct 2026 21:39 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
9 Oct 2026 15:37 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
29 Sep 2026 11:18 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
29 Sep 2026 06:39 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
28 Sep 2026 22:38 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
28 Sep 2026 19:13 Flood Alert
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea

Does it flood near Patrington Haven Outstrays?

Towns and villages near Patrington Haven Outstrays with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

Withernsea · Cleethorpes

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 Patrington Haven Outstrays

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Winestead Drain, about 10 m from the middle of Patrington Haven Outstrays'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 Winestead Drain nearest the middle of Patrington Haven Outstrays'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 Patrington Haven Outstrays

Patrington Haven Outstrays is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Winestead Drain, in East Riding of Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Winestead Drain is monitored by 1 station (Patrington Haven Outstrays). 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 Patrington Haven Outstrays. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: The South East Holderness area including Winestead, Patrington and Kilnsea; Properties along Winestead Drain from Winestead Bridge to the Humber, including Patrington Haven; The Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall; The North Sea coast from Mappleton to Spurn Point.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 2 storm overflows within 5km of Patrington Haven Outstrays. 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 Patrington Haven Outstrays, 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 Patrington Haven Outstrays

Patrington Haven Outstrays gets about 598 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month June, 62 mm; driest March, 34 mm). That is 49% 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), 1.3 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 Patrington Haven Outstrays

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)
  • 2020-02-08 — 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)
  • 2013-12-05 — LNA_2013_12_Tidal_Witham_Haven (Sea)
  • 2013-12-05 — East Coast Tidal Event 5th December 2013 (Main river)
  • 2013-12-05 — East Coast Tidal Event 5th December 2013 (Main river)
  • 2007-06-25 — June 2007 Flood Event (Hull and East Riding) (River)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Patrington Haven Outstrays 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 Patrington Haven Outstrays?

Patrington Haven Outstrays has river level monitoring on Winestead Drain — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Patrington Haven Outstrays?

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 Patrington Haven Outstrays flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 11 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2013. 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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