Flood Warning Info - North Sea coast at Bridlington - South Pier

Area Description

South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

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Flood Warning History

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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning issued on 23 Aug 2024 09:16
North Sea
This Flood Warning remains in force due to strong winds, surge, and high spring tides on the coast. Wave overtopping is possible on Friday 23/08/24 between 07:00AM and 08:30 AM. Areas at risk inlcude the South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads, as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Consider enacting your flood plan. This message will be updated by 10:00 PM on Friday, 23/08/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 22 Aug 2024 21:38
North Sea
This Flood Warning remains in force due to strong winds, surge, and high spring tides on the coast. Wave overtopping is possible tomorrow, Friday 23/08/24 between 07:00 and 08:30 AM. Areas at risk inlcude the South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads, as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Consider enacting your flood plan. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on Friday, 23/08/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 22 Aug 2024 16:07
North Sea
This Flood Warning has been issued due to strong winds, surge and high spring tides on the coast. Wave overtopping is possible tomorrow, Friday 23/08/24 between 07:00 and 08:30 AM. Areas at risk inlcude the South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Consider enacting your flood plan. This message will be updated by 10:00 PM today, Thursday 22/08/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 9 Apr 2024 08:53
North Sea
This Flood Warning remains in place due to strong winds, surge and high spring tides on the coast over the coming days. Wave overtopping and flooding from high sea levels is possible today, Tuesday 09/04/24 between 5.30PM and 6.30PM. Areas most at risk include the South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days and may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Consider enacting your flood plan. This message will be updated by 9PM on Tuesday 09/04/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 21:43
North Sea
This Flood Warning remains in place due to strong winds, surge and high spring tides on the coast over the coming days. Wave overtopping and flooding from high sea levels is possible tomorrow, Tuesday 09/04/24 between 5.30PM and 6.30PM. Areas most at risk include the South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days and may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Consider enacting your flood plan. This message will be updated by 9.30AM on Tuesday 09/04/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 17:36
North Sea
This Flood Warning has been issued due to strong winds, surge and high spring tides on the coast from today Monday 08/04/2024 and over the coming days. Wave overtopping is forecast to affect the South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road between 4.30PM and 6PM today, and again Tuesday 09/04/24 between 5.30PM and 6.30PM. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Consider enacting your flood plan. This message will be updated by 10PM today, Monday 08/04/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 16:06
North Sea


Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 08:46
North Sea
This Flood Warning has been issued due to strong winds, surge and high spring tides on the coast from today Monday 08/04/2024 and over the coming days. Wave overtopping is forecast to affect the South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road between 4.30PM and 6PM today, and again Tuesday 09/04/24 between 5.30PM and 6.30PM. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Consider enacting your flood plan. This message will be updated by 4PM today, Monday 08/04/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 1 Oct 2023 20:35
North Sea
High spring tides are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow morning (02/10/2023). Flooding is possible from The South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road at 06:30 to 07:30 on 02/10/2023. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. This message will be updated by 10am on 02/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 1 Oct 2023 17:53
North Sea
High spring tides are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow morning (02/10/2023). Flooding is possible from The South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road at 06:30 to 07:30 on 02/10/2023. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. This message will be updated by 9PM on 01/10/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2023 20:33
North Sea
High spring tides are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow morning (30/09/2023). Areas most at risk include South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road. Flooding is possible at the South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road between 05:15AM to 06:30AM on 30/09/2023. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. This message will be updated by 10am on 30/09/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2023 15:55
North Sea
High spring tides are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow morning (30/09/2023). Areas most at risk include South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road. Flooding is possible at the South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road between 05:15AM to 06:30AM on 30/09/2023. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. This message will be updated by 9PM on 30/09/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2023 14:09
North Sea
High spring tides are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow morning (30/09/2023). Areas most at risk include South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road. Flooding is possible at the South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road between 04:15AM to 05:30AM on 30/09/2023. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. This message will be updated by 9PM on 30/09/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 23 Mar 2023 04:50
North Sea
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.


Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2023 14:26
North Sea
As a result of high spring tides and strong winds on the Yorkshire coast, tides in Bridlington will be at their highest this evening between 05:45 PM and 07:00PM on 22/02/2023. Areas most at risk include South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. However, we will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. This message will be updated by 08:30 PM on 22/02/2023, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2022 08:23
North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides. Areas most at risk include South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road. Flooding is affecting South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road between 5:00PM and 6:00PM on 04/01/2022. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Consider activating any property flood protection products if you have them. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 04/01/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2022 19:30
North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides. Areas most at risk include South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road. Flooding is affecting South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road between 5:00AM and 6:00AM, and again between 5:00PM and 6:00PM on 04/01/2022. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Consider activating any property flood protection products if you have them. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 04/01/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2022 11:39
North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides. Areas most at risk include South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road. Flooding is affecting South Pier and Chicken Run Jetty, and adjacent car parks off South Cliff Road between 4:30 PM and 5:15 PM on 03/01/2022. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Consider activating any property flood protection products if you have them. This message will be updated by 7:00PM on 03/01/2022, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 6 Nov 2021 19:15
North Sea
Spring tides and strong winds are forecast to bring high levels and large waves along the Yorkshire coast on Sunday 7th November. The area most at risk are properties at South Pier. Some of the highest tides of the year are expected over this weekend, and the forecast shows that, due to the local weather conditions, Sunday morning’s tide will be particularly high. The highest levels are expected on Sunday morning around 05:00-06:45. Our operational staff will be out inspecting our flood defences before and after the peak tides, and we are liaising closely with our partners. Please keep away from flood water and to report an issue relating to river, tidal or coastal flooding, call our Incident Hotline number 0800 80 70 60. Be aware of your surroundings and keep up to date with the current situation via our Check for Flooding Service on Gov.UK or via Floodline number 0345 988 1188. This message will be updated after 07:00 on Sunday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 19 Nov 2020 07:05
North Sea
Higher than expected tidal water levels will cause overtopping with peak water levels expected around 07:15 this morning, Thursday 19/11/20. Areas most at risk are the South Pier area of Bridlington. Strong winds are forecast to cause continued large waves. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous and stay away from large waves as they are dangerous. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2020 18:59
North Sea
This flood warning has been issued as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides. Consequently, flooding of property/roads and farmland is expected between 03:45 and 05:30 tomorrow 16/11/2020. Areas most at risk are properties at South Pier. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/11/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2020 13:19
North Sea
We expect waves and spray to affect coastal areas as a result of high spring tides. Consequently, flooding of coastal areas is possible between 18:00 and 19:00 today 12/03/2020. Areas most at risk are properties at Harbour Road and Floral Pavilion. Similar coastal conditions are expected to continue until Friday 13/03/2020. We are closely monitoring the forecast. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated on Thursday evening 12/03/2020


Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 13:44
North Sea
We expect waves and spray to affect coastal areas as a result of high spring tides. Consequently, flooding of coastal areas is expected between 16:30 and 17:45 today 11/03/2020. Areas most at risk are properties at South Pier. We are closely monitoring the forecast. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated on Wednesday evening 11/03/2020


Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 09:52
North Sea
This flood warning remains in force as a result of high spring tides. Consequently water levels around high tides from Wednesday 11/03/20 until Thursday 12/03/2020 have the potential to cause flooding along low lying property, land and roads. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated this afternoon on Wednesday 11/03/2020, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 21:35
North Sea
This flood warning remains in force as a result of high spring tides combined with a small positive surge. Consequently, water levels around high tides on Wednesday 11/03/20 has the potential to cause flooding to low lying properties around Bridlington Harbour and South Pier between 05:00 and 06:15. Take care on low lying roads and footpaths between these times. Conditions around high tides until Thursday 12/03/2020 are expected to remain at similar levels. We will update this message on Wednesday morning, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 14:12
North Sea
This flood warning has been issued as a result of high spring tides combined with a small positive surge. Consequently, water levels around high tides this evening, Tuesday 10/03/20 has the potential to cause flooding to low lying properties around Bridlington Harbour and South Pier between 16:30 and 18:00, and then again on Wednesday morning 11/03/20 between 05:00 and 06:15. Take care on low lying roads and footpaths between these times. Conditions around high tides between Tuesday and Thursday are expected to remain at similar levels. We will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2020 04:46
North Sea
This flood warning remains in force due to strong winds associated with Storm Ciara, combined with high tides will drive wave and spray overtopping of coastal defences on Tuesday (11/02/20). Areas of particular concern are exposed promenades and frontages in Bridlington Harbour South between the hours of 18:00 and 18:30. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 20:55
North Sea
This flood warning is in force due to strong winds associated with Storm Ciara, combined with high tides will drive wave and spray overtopping of coastal defences on Tuesday (11/02/20). Areas of particular concern are exposed promenades and frontages in Bridlington Harbour South between the hours of 18:00 and 18:30. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 13:28
North Sea
This flood warning is in force due to strong winds associated with Storm Ciara, combined with high tides will drive wave and spray overtopping of coastal defences on Monday evening (10/02/20). Areas of particular concern are exposed promenades and frontages in Bridlington Harbour South between the hours of 18:00 and 18:30. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will update this message in 8 hours or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 21:50
North Sea
This flood warning is in force due to overtopping waves and windblown spray that are expected between 04:30 and 06:15 tomorrow morning 10/02/20. This is a result of Storm Ciara causing strong winds and large waves due to high astronomical tides. Our area incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning or sooner, if the situation should change.