Flood Warning Issued for North Sea at Scarborough Foreshore Road
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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 area in North Yorkshire, with high tides expected to impact coastal roads and footpaths on February 19.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- North Yorkshire
- 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.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the North Sea at Scarborough - Foreshore Road. This alert indicates that flooding is expected due to high tides, requiring residents and visitors to take immediate precautions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Yorkshire region, focusing on the North Yorkshire coast. The locations most affected will be coastal roads, footpaths, and foreshore areas in the vicinity of Scarborough.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the warning area are advised to take the following actions:
- Avoid using coastal roads and footpaths which may be flooded.
- Stay away from coastal carparks in the affected zone.
- Monitor local conditions as the Environment Agency continues to track the situation.
Expected Conditions
High tides are expected to cause flooding along the foreshore. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as the North Sea impacts coastal infrastructure. No specific wave heights or wind speeds were provided, but the agency confirms that flooding is expected in the designated areas.
Timeline
The flood warning is effective for the morning of February 19, 2026. Flooding is specifically expected from 06:45 to 09:15. This message is scheduled to be updated by 4:00 PM on February 19, 2026, or earlier if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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