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Tyne estuary at North Shields, South Shields and Howdon Pans

Message issued at 10:27am, Thursday 5th February

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High tides, strong winds and large waves are expected to cause flooding today.  
Flooding is expected from 6:15PM to 7:30PM on 05/02/2026.  
Flooding is forecast only in the North Shields Western Quay Promenade area. Flooding is only forecast at very low laying areas affected by waves within the estuary.  
We are closely monitoring the situation .  
Avoid coastal roads and low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded .  
This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 06 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 10:27am, Thursday 5th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Tyne estuary at North Shields, South Shields and Howdon Pans

Flood Warning Area Details

Properties at Fish Market, Bell Street, Dolphin Quay, Union Quay, Clive Street, Duke Street, Liddell Street, Corporation Quay, South Shields Ferry Landing, Wapping Street, Tyne Dock, Albert Edward Dock, Tyne Foyboatmen Association and Howdon Pans

Region: North East

Country: England

Counties covered: North Tyneside, South Tyneside

Watercourses covered: River Tyne

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Tyne estuary at North Shields, South Shields and Howdon Pans.

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).

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No current or recent warnings.

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No current or recent warnings.

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No current or recent warnings.

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