Flood Alert Issued for Tyne Estuary and North East England

Source: Environment Agency · 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This alert is no longer in effect.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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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 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.
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 "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects North East England. 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.