Flood Alert Issued for Tyne Estuary and North East England
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 18, 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 estuary in North East England, warning of possible flooding from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on April 18, 2026, affecting areas like Newcastle Quayside.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- North East England
- Issued
- April 18, 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
A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency. This alert is for the Tyne estuary, with a severity level of 3.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include the counties of Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside. Locations most at risk are low lying land and roads near Newcastle Quayside.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Stay informed and monitor the situation closely.
Expected Conditions
High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on April 18, 2026.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on April 18, 2026. Tidal conditions are expected to improve following the high tide this evening, with no further flooding anticipated. This message will be updated by 7:00 PM on April 18, 2026, or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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