Flood Alert Issued for Northumberland Coast Due to High Tides and Strong Winds

Source: Environment Agency · Northumberland Coast

This alert is no longer in effect.

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 Northumberland coast, warning of potential wave overtopping and flooding between 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM today.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Northumberland 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 Northumberland Coast.

Alert Details

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

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Northumberland coast in the North East region. Specific locations most likely to be affected include coastal roads and footpaths. Beadnell Harbour Road North has been identified as a primary area of concern.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to avoid coastal roads, footpaths, and carparks in the affected area, as these locations may become flooded. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

High tides occurring this afternoon, combined with strong winds, are expected to lead to wave overtopping along the coast. The primary hazard is the inundation of coastal infrastructure by seawater.

Timeline

The alert is effective from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM on February 19, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update on the situation by 8:00 PM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Northumberland coast, warning of potential wave overtopping and flooding between 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM today.
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 "low" severity. No immediate action required, but stay aware.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northumberland Coast. 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.