Flood Alert Issued for Tyne and Wear Coast: High Tides and Strong Winds Expected
This alert is no longer in effect.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 on February 17, 2026, warning of potential wave overtopping due to high tides and strong northerly winds.
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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. This alert was officially raised at 10:01 AM on February 17, 2026, following forecasts of high tides and adverse weather conditions.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the North East region along the North Sea coast. Specific areas affected include coastal regions within County Durham, Hartlepool, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. Officials have identified Seaham Harbour as a location particularly susceptible to flooding during this window.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are urged to avoid coastal roads, footpaths, and carparks, which are at risk of being flooded. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and advises against unnecessary travel to the immediate shoreline.
Expected Conditions
Strong Northerly winds combined with high tides are expected to lead to wave overtopping. This hazard is most likely to affect coastal roads and pedestrian footpaths near the sea.
Timeline
The flood alert is currently effective, with the highest risk of flooding occurring between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM on February 17, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 8:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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