Flood Alert Issued for Lower River Tees and Estuarine Tributaries
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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 Lower River Tees area, warning of rising river levels and potential flooding of low-lying land and roads through Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- North East England
- 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 North East England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Lower River Tees and its estuarine tributaries. This alert, designated with severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels respond to recent conditions.
Affected Areas
The alert covers a broad geographic area across the North East region, including the following counties and districts:
- County Durham
- Darlington
- Hartlepool
- Middlesbrough
- North Yorkshire
- Stockton-on-Tees
Specific impact is expected on low-lying land and roads situated near the River Tees and its tributaries.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Take extra care near riverbanks and low-lying coastal areas.
- Monitor local weather reports for further developments.
Expected Conditions
According to the Environment Agency, river levels are expected to rise throughout the evening. The primary hazard identified is the potential flooding of roads and land adjacent to the river system. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as levels are forecast to remain high.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 6:39 PM on March 12, 2026. High river levels are expected to persist overnight. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 10:00 AM on March 13, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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