Flood Warning Issued for North Sea at Scarborough Foreshore Road Due to High Tides
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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 warning for the Scarborough foreshore, with flooding expected during high tide cycles on February 18 and 19, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- North Yorkshire, 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 Yorkshire, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Level 2 Flood Warning for the North Sea at Scarborough, specifically focusing on Foreshore Road. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action may be required for those in the vicinity.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this warning is centered on the Yorkshire coast. Specific areas most at risk include coastal roads, footpaths, and foreshore areas in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid coastal roads, footpaths, and car parks, as these areas are likely to be flooded. The Environment Agency recommends staying away from the immediate shoreline during the warning periods. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High tides are the primary driver for this alert. Flooding is anticipated to impact coastal infrastructure and pedestrian routes. The Environment Agency will provide a status update by 9:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Timeline
Flooding is expected to occur during two distinct windows based on tidal patterns:
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026: From 18:45 to 20:45
- Thursday, February 19, 2026: From 06:45 to 09:15
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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