Flood Alert Issued for Humber Estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Humber estuary. This alert, designated with a severity level of 3, indicates that flooding is possible due to high tides expected in the region.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Specific geographic impacts are expected along the Humber Estuary and the Winestead Drain. Locations most likely to be affected include low-lying land and roads situated near rivers or along the coast.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors are advised to avoid coastal roads, footpaths, and carparks, as these areas may be flooded. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation. An update to this message is expected by 7:30 AM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.

Expected Conditions

High tides are forecast to lead to potential flooding. The primary hazards identified are the inundation of roads and low-lying areas near the coastline and riverbanks.

Timeline

The flood alert is specifically effective from 07:00 to 08:45 on February 19, 2026. The initial alert was raised at 19:14 on February 18, 2026.