Flood Warning Issued for North Sea at Scarborough - Sandside
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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 North Sea at Scarborough - Sandside, with flooding expected during high tides on February 18 and 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 - 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
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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