Flood Warning Issued for North Sea at Scarborough - Sandside

Flood Warnings high Environment Agency · · North Yorkshire

The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the North Sea at Scarborough - Sandside, with flooding expected during high tides on February 18 and 19.

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the North Sea at Scarborough - Sandside. This alert indicates that flooding is expected due to high tides occurring in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Sandside area of Scarborough in North Yorkshire, within the Yorkshire region. The locations most affected will be coastal roads, footpaths, and foreshore areas.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors are advised to avoid coastal roads, footpaths, and carparks, which may be flooded. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 9:00 PM on 18 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.

Expected Conditions

High tides are expected to cause flooding along the coast. The primary hazards identified are the inundation of roads and pedestrian areas near the sea.

Timeline

Flooding is expected during the following time windows:

  • Wednesday, 18/02/2026: From 18:30 to 22:15
  • Thursday, 19/02/2026: From 06:45 to 10:45

Source: Environment Agency Official Notice