Flood Alert for Tyne Estuary and Newcastle Quayside

Source: Environment Agency · North East England

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Environment Agency issues flood alert for Tyne estuary due to high tides overnight, with flooding possible from 1:45AM to 5:45AM on 28 September 2026.

The weather record, at a glance

Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
North East England
Issued
September 27, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

Environment Agency has issued a Flood alert (severity level 3) for the Tyne estuary. The alert was raised at 2026-09-27T18:52:12 and the message was last changed at 2026-09-27T18:52:00.

Affected Areas

The alert covers Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside along the River Tyne. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast, particularly the Newcastle Quayside.

What You Should Do

Avoid coastal roads and low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Residents should monitor conditions closely.

Expected Conditions

High tides overnight may lead to flooding.

Timeline

Flooding is possible from 1:45AM to 5:45AM on 28/09/2026. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 28 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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What is this Environment Agency flood warning about? ▾
Environment Agency issues flood alert for Tyne estuary due to high tides overnight, with flooding possible from 1:45AM to 5:45AM on 28 September 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 North East England. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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