Flood Alert Issued for Humber Estuary in East Riding of Yorkshire
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on May 15, 2026, 3 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 from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall due to high tides today.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Issued
- May 15, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the Humber Estuary. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 13:41 on 15 May 2026.
Affected Areas
Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall in the East Riding of Yorkshire, including low lying land and roads near the Humber Estuary and Winestead Drain.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Residents should monitor conditions closely.
Expected Conditions
High tides today may lead to flooding.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from 5:30pm to 5:45pm on 15th May 2026. The message will be updated by 8:00pm on 15 May 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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