Flood Alert Issued for North Sea Coast at Withernsea, Easington, and Kilnsea

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the North Sea coast. This alert indicates that flooding is possible in the specified areas due to environmental conditions.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington, and Kilnsea within the East Riding of Yorkshire. The Environment Agency identifies coastal roads and footpaths as the locations most likely to be affected by these conditions.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the affected coastal areas are advised to take care. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Local conditions are being closely monitored by officials.

Expected Conditions

Flooding is expected to be caused by high tides combined with wave overtopping and windblown spray. These conditions are primarily anticipated to impact infrastructure immediately adjacent to the shoreline, such as footpaths and roads.

Timeline

Two distinct windows of concern have been identified:

• Wednesday, February 18, 2026: From 17:45 to 20:45.
• Thursday, February 19, 2026: From 06:15 to 09:15.

An update to this message is expected to be provided by 9:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.