Flood Alert for Humber Estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall (Sep 12, 2026)
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The Environment Agency has issued an update for the Humber estuary area, stating there is no longer a threat of flooding.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Issued
- September 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for flood area ID 122WAT957. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-09-12T08:49:23 with message updated at 2026-09-12T08:49:00.
Affected Areas
Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall in the East Riding of Yorkshire, affecting the Humber Estuary and Winestead Drain.
What You Should Do
Continue to monitor the situation. If evacuated, only return to property once emergency services advise it is safe. Never drive through flood water, as just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move a car.
Expected Conditions
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.
Timeline
Alert effective from 2026-09-12T08:49:23. The agency will continue monitoring and issue further alerts if necessary.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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