Flood Alert Issued for Tyne and Wear Coast Due to High Tides and Strong Winds
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Tyne and Wear coast, warning of potential flooding between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM today due to wave overtopping.
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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 Tyne and Wear coast in the North East region. This alert (ID: 121WAC922) indicates that flooding is possible due to environmental conditions affecting the North Sea coastline.
Affected Areas
The alert covers several counties and local authorities, including:
- County Durham
- Hartlepool
- North Tyneside
- South Tyneside
- Sunderland
Specific locations identified as most at risk include coastal roads and footpaths at Hendon Promenade, Seaburn Lower Promenade, and Seaham Harbour and Docks.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to avoid coastal roads, footpaths, and carparks, as these locations may become flooded. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as conditions change.
Expected Conditions
High tides occurring today are expected to combine with strong winds, potentially leading to wave overtopping. This combination increases the risk of flooding along the immediate coastline, particularly affecting infrastructure adjacent to the sea.
Timeline
The flood alert is specifically in effect from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on February 18, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 8:00 PM on the same day, or sooner if the situation evolves.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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