Flood Alert for Newcastle Quayside on River Tyne
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A flood alert has been issued for the Tyne estuary due to high tides expected on Sunday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- North East England
- Issued
- September 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the Tyne estuary (flood_area_id: 121WAT913). Severity level 3.
Affected Areas
Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside. The location most likely to be affected is Newcastle Quayside, particularly the area around the Swing Bridge.
What You Should Do
Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Stay out of any flood water.
Expected Conditions
High tides on Sunday may lead to flooding.
Timeline
Flooding is possible between 4.30am - 5.45am on Sunday 13 September. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes. Alert raised at 2026-09-12T08:47:38.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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