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Tyne estuary

Message issued at 4:52pm, 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 2:45AM to 5:15AM on Wednesday 28 October. 
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near Newcastle Quayside and along the Tyne estuary riverside.

The temporary barrier along Newcastle Quayside will be deployed this evening. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.  
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Wednesday 28 October or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

Message issued at 4:52pm, Tuesday 27th October 2026.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Tyne estuary

Flood Warning Area Details

Tyne estuary from Wylam to the North Sea coast, including Watergate Car Park at Newcastle Quayside

Region: North East

Country: England

Counties covered: Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, 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.

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

Tyne estuary at North Shields, South Shields and Howdon Pans
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

No current or recent warnings.

Tyne estuary at Newcastle Quayside, Low Walker, Lower Derwenthaugh Industrial Estate and Willington
Properties at Willington Boat Club, Wincomblee Estates in Walker, Newcastle Quayside from Wetherspoon's Pub to Broad Chare, Brama Teams Industrial Park, Ravensworth Road and Clockwork MOT at Clockmill Road

Recent warnings no longer in force.

Tyne estuary at Derwenthaugh
Properties at the Hannington Works on Longrigg Road, Swalwell including J R Adams and Stadium Packing Services, and properties at Toll Bridge Road at Derwenthaugh

No current or recent warnings.

Tyne estuary at Dunston, Derwenthaugh Industrial Estate and Scotswood
Properties at Derwenthaugh Industrial Estate, Festival Way and Enterprise Park at Dunston, and Whickham Junction at Dunston including Waterside Drive and Cross Lane, and properties at Scotswood Road

No current or recent warnings.

Ouseburn at Byker
Properties around Foundry Lane, Lime Street and Ouse Street

No current or recent warnings.

Ouseburn at Fencerhill Wood
Properties around Easedale Avenue, Melton Park, The Fairway, Bridge Park, Fencer Court, Charleswood, Burnside Road, Whitebridge Walk, Celandine Close, and Killingworth Road

No current or recent warnings.

Ouseburn and estuarine tributaries
Ouseburn, its tributaries and north bank tributaries of the Tyne estuary

No current or recent warnings.

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