Flood Alert for Humber Estuary in Yorkshire

Source: Environment Agency · Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire

This alert is no longer in effect.

Environment Agency issued it on April 18, 2026, 4 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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Humber estuary from Hessle Haven to Faxfleet in East Riding of Yorkshire, with possible flooding from high tides, strong winds, and large waves between 7:00pm and 9:00pm on April 18, 2026.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire
Issued
April 18, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire.

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert, with a severity level of 3. This alert is effective for the specified time window.

Affected Areas

The alert affects the Humber estuary from Hessle Haven to Faxfleet, in the East Riding of Yorkshire region of Yorkshire.

What You Should Do

Residents should avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. Closely monitor the situation as flooding is possible.

Expected Conditions

High tides, strong winds, and large waves may lead to flooding of roads, low lying land, and exposed areas of the coast.

Timeline

Flooding is possible from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This message will be updated by 10:00PM on April 18, 2026, or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Humber estuary from Hessle Haven to Faxfleet in East Riding of Yorkshire, with possible flooding from high tides, strong winds, and large waves between 7:00pm and 9:00pm on April 18, 2026.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.