Flood Alert Info - Coastal Streams in Redcar and Cleveland
Area Description
Coastal Streams in Cleveland and Redcar including the Skelton Beck and Skinningrove Beck.
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 9 Oct 2024 19:15
North Sea
Levels on the coastal streams in Redcar and Cleveland remain high due to today’s heavy and persistent rainfall.
Flooding continues to be possible throughout the evening of 09/10/2024.
Flooding may affect locations near the coastal streams in Redcar and Cleveland, with low lying land and roads and riverside footpaths expected to be most affected.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation. The flood gates at Skinningrove will remain closed overnight.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 10/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 12:35
North Sea
Rising river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 1:00 PM on 09/10/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the coastal streams in Redcar and Cleveland, with low lying land and roads and riverside footpaths expected to be most affected.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation. The flood gates at Skinningrove will be closed throughout the day.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 16:38
North Sea
River levels have risen on the Coastal Streams in Cleveland and Redcar including the Kilton Beck and Loftus Beck due to today’s rainfall.
The areas that remain most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, where flooding is still possible.
Rain is starting to ease and will clear overnight. However, river levels will remain high until tomorrow morning and we will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 1:00 PM on 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 11:15
North Sea
River levels are rising on the Coastal Streams in Cleveland and Redcar including the Kilton Beck and Loftus Beck due to this morning’s heavy rain which will continue throughout today.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, where flooding is possible from 11:00 AM, 26/09/2024. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and the flood gates at Skinningrove may close this afternoon.
Further rainfall is expected throughout the day and river levels are forecast to remain high until the evening of 26/09/2024.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 17:00 PM on 26/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jul 2024 21:31
North Sea
River levels are forecast to rise near the Coastal Streams in Redcar and Cleveland, as a result of heavy, thundery rainfall on Thursday morning. Forecast levels suggest that there may be flooding to riverside footpaths and low-lying land and roads close to the river from 04:00 AM, Thursday 1st August
There is low confidence in the exact location and distribution of the heaviest showers but where they do fall there will be a particular risk of surface water impacts in urban areas and the potential for a fluvial response in rapidly responding catchments
We do not expect to issue any flood warnings, however river levels could remain high during Thursday morning.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and have extra staff resources available. We will close Skinningrove flood gates if needed.
Take care near the areas of concern and monitor your local weather conditions. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on Thursday morning (1st August, 2024) or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jul 2024 21:28
North Sea
Heavy rainfall continues to move in from the North Sea and will persist over Saturday night.
Rainfall is expected to become lighter and more showery during late Sunday morning 14/07/24.
River levels are expected to peak later on Sunday 14/07/24.
Areas most at risk of river flooding include riverside footpaths and low-lying land and roads. At this stage, we do not expect any property flooding from rivers.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels closely. We anticipate rainfall will be less intense than on Tuesday night (09/07/24). Environment Agency teams are on standby ready to mobilise to Skinningrove and Loftus if needed.
We advise residents to remain vigilant to the possibility of flooding. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 Sunday 14/07/24.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jul 2024 15:44
North Sea
Heavy rainfall is expected to move in from the North Sea this evening and persist overnight. River flooding is possible as river levels rise overnight.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low-lying land and roads. At this stage, we do not expect any property flooding from rivers.
Rainfall is expected to become lighter and more showery during the day tomorrow when river levels will fall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels closely. We anticipate rainfall will be less intense than on Tuesday night. However, teams are on standby ready to mobilise to Skinningrove and Loftus if needed.
We advise residents to remain vigilant to the possibility of flooding. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 21:00 Saturday 13/07/24
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 18:13
North Sea
River levels have risen across the Coastal Streams in Cleveland and Redcar including the Kilton Beck and Loftus Beck due to today’s heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, where flooding is possible throughout the evening, 22/05/2024.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and have operated the flood gates at Skinningrove.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 22/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 13:32
North Sea
River levels are rising on the Coastal Streams in Cleveland and Redcar including the Kilton Beck and Loftus Beck due to this morning’s heavy rain.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, where flooding is possible from 01:30 PM, 22/05/2024.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and the flood gates at Skinningrove will be closed this afternoon.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 7:00 PM on 22/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 22:14
North Sea
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 21 Oct 2023 12:08
North Sea
River levels are remaining high on the Coastal Streams in Redcar and Cleveland due to heavy rainfall.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Showery rainfall is forecast throughout Saturday, but this will ease overnight. No flooding of properties is expected.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 20:15
North Sea
River levels are remaining high on the Coastal Streams in Redcar and Cleveland due to heavy rainfall.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Rainfall is expected to become lighter and more intermittent overnight. However, river levels in Lotfus and Skinningrove will remain elevated, but no flooding of properties is expected.
Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 15:15
North Sea
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 5 Aug 2023 13:41
North Sea
The heaviest of the rain has now passed and the level of Loftus and Skinningrove Becks is now falling.
Further showers are possible throughout the afternoon but unlikely to be as intense as they were this morning. We have a field team in the area who are monitoring the situation and assisting the emergency services. At this stage we don’t expect to need to close the flood gates at Skinningrove.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 06/08/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Aug 2023 10:44
North Sea
River levels are rising rapidly on the Coastal Streams in Redcar and Cleveland due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Coastal Streams in Redcar and Cleveland. We are expecting flooding at East Crescent at Lotus.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 06/08/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 17:27
North Sea
There have been some heavy showers this afternoon (Saturday 8th July) in the North East Area, but the potential for further heavy, possibly thundery, showers remains this evening and through the night which could bring high isolated totals. There is low confidence in the exact location and distribution of the heaviest showers but where they do fall there will be a particular risk of surface water impacts in urban areas and the potential for a fluvial response in rapidly responding catchments. Therefore, the Flood Alert will remain in force overnight and we will provide a further update tomorrow morning.
We are not currently expecting to issue any Flood Warnings but we are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any Flood Warnings if required.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jul 2023 11:21
North Sea
This message has been issued proactively ahead of heavy thundery showers that are forecast to move across the region between 11am and 12 midnight today (Sat 8th July) with the potential to bring high isolated totals.
There is low confidence in the exact location and distribution of the heaviest showers but where they do fall there will be a particular risk of surface water impacts in urban areas and the potential for a fluvial response in rapidly responding catchments.
We are not currently expecting to issue any Flood Warnings but we are closely monitoring the situation and will issue any Flood Warnings if required. This message will be updated this evening or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Aug 2020 08:57
North Sea
River levels have risen on the Cleveland Streams, including Kilton Beck as a result of heavy rainfall throughout Thursday night, 27/08/2020. Further rainfall is expected this morning, 28/08/2020 and therefore river levels are likely to remain high throughout today.
We have operational teams on standby and ready to respond if required. We do not currently expect to issue any flood warnings but we will continue to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated by 16:00 today, 28/08/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Aug 2020 20:43
North Sea
River levels are forecast to rise on the Cleveland Streams, including Kilton Beck as a result of heavy rainfall through Thursday night and into Friday morning, 28/08/2020. We are likely to see river levels rise through the early hours of Friday and peak during the morning.
We have operational teams on standby and may need to close the flood gates in Skinningrove during the early hours of Friday, 28/08/2020.
We do not currently expect to issue any flood warnings but we will continue to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow, 28/08/2020, or as the situation changes.