Flood Alert for Humber Estuary in East Riding of Yorkshire
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Environment Agency issued it on May 16, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A flood alert has been issued for the Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall, with possible flooding from high tides between 6:00pm and 6:30pm on 16 May 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Issued
- May 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the Humber Estuary. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 07:53 on 16 May 2026.
Affected Areas
Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast, including areas along the Humber Estuary and Winestead Drain.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
High tides today may lead to flooding.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from 6:00pm to 6:30pm on 16th May 2026. This message will be updated by 8:00pm on 16 May 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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