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Thorngumbald Pumping Station Flooding

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

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

Updated 2026-10-10 12:34:32 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Thorngumbald Pumping Station

Thorngumbald Pumping Station is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Thorngumbald 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 Thorngumbald 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10 Oct 2026 09:04 Warning no longer in force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 Thorngumbald Pumping Station?

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

Thorngumbald · New Holland · Immingham · 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 Thorngumbald Pumping Station

The river map has no watercourse within 1 km of the middle of Thorngumbald Pumping Station's gauges.

That means this spot is not on the river map, not that there is no water here: Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers) leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

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Flood Monitoring in Thorngumbald Pumping Station

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

Monitoring Stations

The Thorngumbald Drain is monitored by 1 station (Thorngumbald 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 Thorngumbald 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 Thorngumbald Pumping Station to Lords Clough; The Chemical Works at Saltend; Paull Village and Ship Yard and properties south east along the Humber to Paull Holme and Little Humber; All properties west of the B1240 (Sheriffs Highway).

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 8 storm overflows within 5km of Thorngumbald Pumping Station. None of the 7 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (1 has no live status right now). Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

6 of them, nearest first, with their own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Thorngumbald 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 Thorngumbald Pumping Station

Thorngumbald Pumping Station gets about 633 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 65 mm; driest March, 36 mm). That is 46% 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), 2.2 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 Thorngumbald 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 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 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
  • 2013-12-05 — LNA_2013_12_Tidal_Witham_Haven (Sea)
  • 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 Thorngumbald 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 Thorngumbald Pumping Station?

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

How do I check official flood warnings for Thorngumbald 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 Thorngumbald Pumping Station flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 15 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2007. 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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