Flood Alert Info - Humber estuary from Lords Clough to Hessle Haven
Area Description
The Humber estuary from Lords Clough to Hessle Haven, including the river frontage in Hull.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 20:49
The Humber
Higher than normal tides are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning, Sunday 20th October. Flooding is expected between 8:00-9:15am on 20/10/2024. Areas most at risk include the Humber frontage east of the River Hull, including ABP, King George Dock, Alexandra Dock, Victoria Dock Village and Drypool. After the high tide tomorrow morning‚ the weather is more settled and no flooding is expected. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities and checking flood defences. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 9:00am on 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 10:29
The Humber
Higher than normal tides are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning, Sunday 20th October. Flooding is expected between 8:00-9:15am on 20/10/2024. Areas most at risk include the Humber frontage east of the River Hull, including ABP, King George Dock, Alexandra Dock, Victoria Dock Village and Drypool. After the high tide tomorrow morning‚ the weather is more settled and no flooding is expected. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities and checking flood defences. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 9:00am on 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Aug 2024 09:17
The Humber
This Flood Alert remains in force due to strong winds, surge, and high spring tides on the coast and Humber estuary. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible on Friday 23/08/24 between 8.30AM and 10:30AM. Areas most at risk include low lying land from Lords Clough to Hessle Haven, including the river frontage in Hull. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads, as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 10:00 PM on Friday, 23/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2024 21:38
The Humber
This Flood Alert remains in force due to strong winds, surge, and high spring tides on the coast and Humber estuary. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible tomorrow, Friday between 8.30AM and 10:30AM. Areas most at risk include low lying land from Lords Clough to Hessle Haven, including the river frontage in Hull. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads, as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on Friday, 23/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2024 16:08
The Humber
This Flood Alert has been issued due to strong winds, surge and high spring tides on the coast and Humber estuary. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible tomorrow, Friday between 8.30AM and 10:30AM. Areas most at risk include low lying land from Lords Clough to Hessle Haven, including the river frontage in Hull. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 10PM, Thursday 22/08/24, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 08:31
The Humber
This Flood Alert 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. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible between 6.15PM and 7:15PM today. Areas most at risk include low lying land from Lords Clough to Hessle Haven, including the river frontage in Hull. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 8PM, Monday 08/04/24, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 00:08
The Humber
River levels remain high, due to recent heavy rainfall and high tides. Areas most at risk include the Humber estuary from Lords Clough to Hessle Haven, including the river frontage in Hull. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 08:30 on Monday 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 18:27
The Humber
River levels are forecast to rise due to recent heavy rainfall and high tides. Areas most at risk include the Humber estuary from Lords Clough to Hessle Haven, including the river frontage in Hull. Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 02:30am on Monday 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2020 08:05
The Humber
This Flood Alert has been issued in response to strong to gale force winds causing high water levels and overtopping waves in the River Humber between 08:00 and 10:30 today, Thursday 19/11/20. Please avoid exposed Humber frontages in Hull. Large waves and strong winds are expected to continue so this Flood Alert may be required for subsequent tides later today. We are constantly monitoring the forecast, and will update this message in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 21:34
The Humber
We expect waves and spray to affect coastal areas as a result of high spring tides. Consequently, flooding of coastal areas is possible between 20:00 and 22:30 today 12/03/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Similar coastal conditions are expected to continue until Friday 13/03/2020. We are closely monitoring the forecast. Please be careful along waterfront areas, footpaths and roads as large waves and overtopping spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated on Friday morning 13/03/2020
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 13:56
The Humber
We expect waves and spray to affect coastal areas as a result of high spring tides. Consequently, flooding of coastal areas is possible between 20:00 and 22:30 today 12/03/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads.
Similar coastal conditions are expected to continue until Friday 13/03/2020. We are closely monitoring the forecast. Please be careful along waterfront areas, footpaths and roads as large waves and overtopping spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated on Thursday evening 12/03/2020
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 06:55
The Humber
This alert remains in force as strong winds, associated with Storm Ciara, combined with high tides, will drive wave and spray overtopping along the Humber Estuary. Areas of particular concern are Victoria Dock village and Riverside Quay. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will update this message within 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 22:44
The Humber
This alert remains in force as strong winds, associated with Storm Ciara, combined with high tides, will drive wave and spray overtopping along the Humber Estuary at high tides. Areas of particular concern are Victoria Dock village and Riverside Quay. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will update this message before 09:00 on Wednesday or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 21:00
The Humber
This alert remains in force as strong winds, associated with Storm Ciara, combined with high tides, will drive wave and spray overtopping along the Humber Estuary on Tuesday (11/02/20). Spray overtopping is possible between the hours of 19:25 and 22:20. Areas of particular concern are Victoria Dock village and Riverside Quay. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will update this message before 09:00 on Wednesday or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 14:01
The Humber
This alert remains in force for strong winds, associated with Storm Ciara, combined with high tides, will drive wave and spray overtopping along the Humber Estuary on Tuesday (11/02/20). Spray overtopping is possible between the hours of 19:25 and 22:20. Areas of particular concern are Victoria Dock village and Riverside Quay. 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 Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 04:30
The Humber
This alert remains in force for strong winds, associated with Storm Ciara, combined with high tides, will drive wave and spray overtopping along the Humber Estuary on Tuesday morning (11/02/20). Spray overtopping is possible between the hours of 07:15 and 08:45 and then again between 19:00 and 21:00. Areas of particular concern are Victoria Dock village and Riverside Quay. 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 Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 20:44
The Humber
Strong winds, associated with Storm Ciara, combined with high tides, will drive wave and spray overtopping along the Humber Estuary on Tuesday morning (11/02/20). Spray overtopping is possible between the hours of 07:15 and 08:45 and then again between 19:00 and 21:00. Areas of particular concern are Victoria Dock village and Riverside Quay. 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 Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 12:59
The Humber
Strong winds associated with Storm Ciara, combined with high tides will drive wave and spray overtopping along the Humber Estuary on Monday evening (10/02/20). Spray overtopping is possible between the hours of 18:15 and 20:45. Areas of particular concern are Victoria Dock village and Riverside Quay. 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.