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Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall

Message issued at 2:13pm, Tuesday 27th October 2026

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High tides and forecast weather conditions tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible from 04:30 to 08:30 on 28/10/2026. 
High astronomical tides and a large surge is expected. The wind direction is predominantly offshore, so the main risk is from higher than normal water levels. Locations most affected will be coastal roads, promenades and footpaths. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. Stay away from promenades where wave and spray overtopping is possible 
This message will be updated by 11:00PM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

Message issued at 2:13pm, Tuesday 27th October 2026.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall

Flood Warning Area Details

The Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: East Riding of Yorkshire

Watercourses covered: Humber Estuary, Winestead Drain

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

North Bank of the Humber estuary from Kilnsea to Skeffling and Weeton
Properties along the Humber in the Kilnsea, Skeffling and Weeton areas

North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
The North Sea coast from Mappleton to Spurn Point

North Sea coast at Easington and Kilnsea
Properties on the east side of Kilnsea, including the Caravan Park, and Easington including the Caravan Park

South East Holderness
The South East Holderness area including Winestead, Patrington and Kilnsea

No current or recent warnings.

Patrington Haven on Winestead Drain
Properties along Winestead Drain from Winestead Bridge to the Humber, including Patrington Haven

No current or recent warnings.

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