Flood Alert Issued for North Sea Coast at Withernsea, Easington, and Kilnsea
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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 East Riding of Yorkshire coast due to high tides and wave overtopping expected through 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 (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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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