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North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk

Message issued at 5:25pm, Sunday 27th September 2026

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible from 03:30 to 07:00 on Monday 28/09/2026. 
Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths along the North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby, including Sandsend and the tidal River Esk. 
We are closely monitoring the situation and closing locks and flood gates. 
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
This message will be updated by 1:21AM on 28 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

Message issued at 5:25pm, Sunday 27th September 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

No current or recent warnings.

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

No current or recent warnings.

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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