Flood Alert Issued for Middlesbrough Becks and Ormesby Area

Source: Environment Agency · North East England

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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 Middlesbrough Becks, warning of potential flooding on March 6, 2026, due to high river levels.

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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 Middlesbrough Becks area in North East England. The alert was officially raised at 8:47 AM on March 6, 2026, in response to rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland. According to the Environment Agency, the locations most likely to be affected are low-lying land and roads situated near rivers. The primary area of concern for this alert is Ormesby.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take care and prioritize safety. The Environment Agency specifically instructs the public to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Monitoring local conditions is recommended as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected throughout the day, which may lead to flooding of nearby infrastructure and terrain. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring both rainfall and river levels to assess the ongoing risk.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of March 6, 2026. Officials have stated that this message will be updated by 2:00 PM on March 6, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Middlesbrough Becks, warning of potential flooding on March 6, 2026, due to high river levels.
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.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.