Flood Alert for North Sea Coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea (Sep 12, 2026)

Source: Environment Agency · East Riding of Yorkshire

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Flood alert issued for the North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea in East Riding of Yorkshire, with no current flooding threat.

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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 the North Sea coast. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-09-12T08:49:58 with message updated at 2026-09-12T08:49:00.

Affected Areas

North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea in the East Riding of Yorkshire county, Yorkshire region.

What You Should Do

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. Continue to monitor the situation for any further alerts.

Expected Conditions

There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.

Timeline

Alert effective from 2026-09-12T08:49:00. The Environment Agency will continue monitoring and issue further alerts if necessary.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
Flood alert issued for the North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea in East Riding of Yorkshire, with no current flooding threat.
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 "low" severity. No immediate action required, but stay aware.
What area is affected?
This alert affects East Riding of Yorkshire. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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