Flood Alert Issued for North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey
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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 Yorkshire coast due to high tides and wave overtopping expected through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Yorkshire Coast
- 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 Yorkshire Coast.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the North Sea coast. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high tides and environmental conditions. The agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey. This geographic area includes parts of Yorkshire, specifically within the counties of East Riding of Yorkshire and North Yorkshire. The locations most likely to be affected are coastal roads and footpaths.
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. Stay away from coastal paths and roads that may be subject to flooding.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is expected to be caused by high tides resulting in wave overtopping and windblown spray. These conditions are primarily anticipated to impact infrastructure immediately adjacent to the sea, such as footpaths and roadways.
Timeline
The flood alert is effective during the following windows:
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026: From 18:30 to 20:45
- Thursday, February 19, 2026: From 06:45 to 10:45
An update to this message is expected by 9:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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