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North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk

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 02:45 to 06:00 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 North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk

Flood Warning Area Details

The North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including Sandsend and tidal River Esk

Region: Yorkshire

Country: England

Counties covered: North Yorkshire, Redcar and Cleveland

Watercourses covered: North Sea

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk.

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 Sea at Staithes
Properties bordering Staithes Beck, including those on Beckside and the High Street down to the Cod and Lobster Public House

North Sea at Sandsend
The sea front (A174) and properties adjacent to the road

No current or recent warnings.

North Sea and River Esk at Whitby Harbour
Whitby harbour area including Abrahams Quay, Pier Road, New Quay Road, Church Street, Campion Dock and Bagdale Road

River Esk at Briggswath
Properties on The Carrs, Whin Green and around Echo Hill and Beck Holme

No current or recent warnings.

River Esk at Ruswarp
Properties in Ruswarp on The Carrs, Sneaton Lane, Water Lane, Geln Esk Road and Riverside Walk

No current or recent warnings.

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