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Skeffling Pumping Station Flooding

East Riding of Yorkshire • Live river level monitoring on Skeffling Drain
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Skeffling Pumping Station today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-10 12:33:44 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Skeffling Pumping Station

Skeffling Pumping Station is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Skeffling Drain, in East Riding of Yorkshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Skeffling Pumping Station’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
10 Oct 2026 09:04 Warning no longer in force
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
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

Does it flood near Skeffling Pumping Station?

Towns and villages near Skeffling Pumping Station 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 Skeffling Pumping Station

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Soak Dike, about 10 m from the middle of Skeffling Pumping Station'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 Soak Dike nearest the middle of Skeffling Pumping Station'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 Skeffling Pumping Station

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

Monitoring Stations

The Skeffling Drain is monitored by 1 station (Skeffling Pumping Station). 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 Skeffling Pumping Station. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: The Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall; Properties along the Humber in the Kilnsea, Skeffling and Weeton areas; The North Sea coast from Mappleton to Spurn Point; Properties on the east side of Kilnsea, including the Caravan Park, and Easington including the Caravan Park.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 4 storm overflows within 5km of Skeffling Pumping Station. None of the 4 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 Skeffling Pumping Station, 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 Skeffling Pumping Station

Skeffling Pumping Station gets about 598 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month June, 64 mm; driest March, 35 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), 1.1 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 Skeffling Pumping Station

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 (Sea)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Sea)
  • 2020-02-15 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Dennis (Sea)
  • 2020-02-08 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Ciara (Main river)
  • 2020-02-08 — 2020 February Flood Incident - Storm Ciara (Drainage)
  • 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)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Skeffling Pumping Station today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Skeffling Pumping Station?

Skeffling Pumping Station has river level monitoring on Skeffling Drain — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Skeffling Pumping Station?

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 Skeffling Pumping Station 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 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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