Flood Alert Issued for Humber Estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 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 in East Riding of Yorkshire, with flooding possible during high tides on Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Issued
- April 6, 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 East Riding of Yorkshire.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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