Flood Warning Info - North Sea at Sandsend
Area Description
The sea front (A174) and properties adjacent to the road.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 8 Dec 2024 00:01
North Sea
Strong onshore winds and low pressure are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Sea at Sandsend. Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at the seafront (A174) and properties adjacent to the road between 11:00pm and 12:30am into Sunday, 08/12/2024. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Plan driving routes to avoid coastal roads, which may be flooded. We will continue to monitor the forecast and may re-issue this warning for additional tides if necessary. This message will be updated by 08:00am on 08/12/20204, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2024 19:56
North Sea
Strong onshore winds and low pressure are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Sea at Sandsend. Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at the seafront (A174) and properties adjacent to the road between 11:00pm and 12:30am on Saturday, 07/12/2024 into Sunday, 08/12/2024. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Plan driving routes to avoid coastal roads, which may be flooded. We will continue to monitor the forecast and may re-issue this warning for additional tides if necessary. This message will be updated by 4:00am on 08/12/20204, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Sep 2024 13:44
North Sea
High tides and forecast weather conditions this evening, 26/09/2024, may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible between 12:30 AM on 27/09/2024 and 4:00 AM on 27/09/2024. Areas most at risk include the sea front (A174) and properties adjacent to the road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2023 15:42
North Sea
Strong winds and high tides are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Sea at Sandsend. Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at the seafront (A174) and properties adjacent to the road between 12:30pm and 6pm on Friday afternoon, 24/11/2023. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Plan driving routes to avoid coastal roads, which may be flooded. We will continue to monitor the forecast and may re-issue this warning for additional tides if necessary. This message will be updated by 7pm on 24/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2023 08:55
North Sea
Strong winds and high tides are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Sea at Sandsend. Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at the sea front (A174) and properties adjacent to the road between 12:30pm and 6pm on Friday afternoon, 24/11/2023. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. We will continue to monitor the forecast and may re-issue this warning for additional tides if necessary. This message will be updated by 4pm on 24/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 07:35
North Sea
This warning is in force for Saturday (21/10/23) morning's tide between 06:00AM and 12:00PM. The tide is higher than normal due to Storm Babet, bringing large overtopping waves and spray. Areas most at risk include the sea front (A174) and properties adjacent to the road. Storm Babet is forecast to bring further rainfall and winds throughout the morning. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 3PM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2023 02:40
North Sea
This warning is in force for Saturday (21/10/23) morning's tide at 12:00 AM is higher than normal due to Storm Babet, tides, and large overtopping waves. Areas most at risk include The sea front (A174) and properties adjacent to the road. Storm Babet is forecast to bring further rainfall and winds throughout the morning. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. 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 1 PM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 21:31
North Sea
Areas most at risk include The sea front (A174) and properties adjacent to the road between 06:00 PM and 11:00 PM on 20/10/2023.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further warnings for subsequent tides on Saturday, 21/10/2023.
Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 05:00 am on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 12:45
North Sea
Storm Babet is forecast to produce large waves and spray overtopping on the coast this evening, 20/10/2023.
Areas most at risk include The sea front (A174) and properties adjacent to the road between 06:00 PM and 11:00 PM on 20/10/2023.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further warnings for subsequent tides on Saturday, 21/10/2023.
Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2023 04:35
North Sea
Storm Babet is forecast to produce large waves and spray overtopping on the coast this morning, 20/10/2023.
Areas most at risk include The sea front (A174) and properties adjacent to the road between 05:30 AM and 11:00 AM on 20/10/2023.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further warnings for subsequent tides today 20/10/2023 and Saturday, 21/10/2023.
Our incident room is open and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 1:00 PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Oct 2023 17:51
North Sea
Storm Babet is forecast to produce large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow morning.
Areas most at risk include The sea front (A174) and properties adjacent to the road between 05:30 AM and 11:00 AM on 20/10/2023.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further warnings for subsequent tides on Friday and Saturday.
Our incident rooms are open, and we are closely monitoring the situation.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 05:00 AM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2022 17:13
North Sea
This flood warning is in force due to low pressure and strong winds which are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Yorkshire Coast, on Thursday morning, 17/11/22 between 11:30am and 1:30pm. Hazardous conditions might extend 2 hours either side of the high tide. The area most at risk is Sandsend, including the A174. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous with debris. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website or via Floodline number 0345 988 1188. We are monitoring the situation closely. This message will be updated by 6pm Thursday 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2022 07:55
North Sea
This Flood Warning is in force due to low pressure and strong winds which are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Yorkshire Coast, on Thursday morning, 17/11/22 between 11:30am and 1:30pm.
Hazardous conditions might extend 2 hours either side of the high tide. The area most at risk is Sandsend, including the A174. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous with debris.
You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website or via Floodline number 0345 988 1188. We are monitoring the situation closely. This message will be updated by 6pm Thursday 17/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Sep 2022 20:37
North Sea
This Flood Warning is in force due to strong northerly winds which are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Yorkshire Coast, on the evening tide between 08:00 PM and 10:30 PM on Friday, 16/09/2022. Hazardous conditions might extend 2 hours either side of the high tide. The area most at risk is Sandsend, including the A174. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous with debris. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website or via Floodline number 0345 988 1188. We are monitoring the situation closely. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM, Saturday 17/09/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Sep 2022 16:40
North Sea
This Flood Warning is in force due to strong northerly winds which are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Yorkshire Coast, on the evening tide between 20:00 and 22:30 on Friday, 16/09/2022.
Hazardous conditions might extend 2 hours either side of the high tide. The area most at risk is Sandsend, including the A174. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous with debris.
You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website or via Floodline number 0345 988 1188. We are monitoring the situation closely. This message will be updated by 21:00, Friday 16/09/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Dec 2021 17:56
North Sea
Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds. Consequently, flooding of coastal areas is expected between 03:45 -5:15, tomorrow, 02/12/2021. Hazardous conditions might extend 2 hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are properties at Sandsend. 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, Thursday 02/12/2021, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 1 Dec 2021 09:31
North Sea
Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds. Consequently, flooding of coastal areas is expected between 15:00 and 17:00 today 01/12/21. Areas most at risk are properties at Sandsend. 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 by 18:00 this afternoon, 01/12/21, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 27 Nov 2021 19:17
North Sea
This flood warning remains in force due to strong northerly winds associated with Storm Arwen causing large waves and spray overtopping along the North Yorkshire Coast. Overtopping is beginning to reduce but hazardous conditions are expected to continue overnight into early morning on Sunday 28th November 2021. The area most at risk is Sandsend, including the A174. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous with debris. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website or via Floodline number 0345 988 1188. We are monitoring the situation closely. This message will be updated by 08:00 on Sunday 28th November 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Nov 2021 13:42
North Sea
This flood warning remains in force due to strong northerly winds associated with Storm Arwen causing large waves and spray overtopping along the North Yorkshire Coast during Saturday 27th November's high tide until 14:00 and Saturday evening's high tide from 21:30 to 01:00 Sunday 28th November 2021. Hazardous conditions remain throughout this time and particualrly 2 hours either side of high tide. The area most at risk is Sandsend, including the A174. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous with debris. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website or via Floodline number 0345 988 1188. We are monitoring the situation closely. This message will be updated by 20:00 on Saturday 27th November 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2021 20:56
North Sea
Flood warning issued due to strong northerly winds associated with Storm Arwen expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Yorkshire Coast from Saturday 27th November between 06:00 and 13:30 and the evening tide between 19:00 and 01:00 Sunday 28th November 2021. Hazardous conditions might extend 2 hours either side of the high tide. The area most at risk is Sandsend, including the A174. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous with debris. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website or via Floodline number 0345 988 1188. We are monitoring the situation closely. This message will be updated by noon on Saturday 27th November 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2021 15:49
North Sea
Flood warning issued due to strong northerly winds associated with Storm Arwen expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Yorkshire Coast from Saturday 27th November between 06:00 and 13:30 and the evening tide between 19:00 and 01:00 Sunday 28th November 2021. Hazardous conditions might extend 2 hours either side of the high tide. The area most at risk is Sandsend, including the A174. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous with debris. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website or via Floodline number 0345 988 1188. We are monitoring the situation closely. This message will be updated by noon on Saturday 27th November 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Apr 2021 22:05
North Sea
This Flood Warning for the North Sea at Sandsend remains in force as strong winds are driving wave overtopping along the Yorkshire coast. Overtopping waves and wind-blown spray are expected to affect coastal locations in Sandsend, including the A174, early on Wednesday morning, 07/04/2021 between 02:00 and 04:15 hrs. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday. Future updates to this warning may include subsequent tides. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Apr 2021 18:35
North Sea
This Flood Warning for the North Sea at Sandsend remains in force as strong winds are driving wave overtopping along the Yorkshire coast. Overtopping waves and wind-blown spray are expected to affect coastal locations in Sandsend, including the A174, early on Wednesday morning, 07/04/2021 between 02:00 and 04:15 hrs. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday. Future updates to this warning may include subsequent tides. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Apr 2021 10:00
North Sea
This Flood Warning for the North Sea at Sandsend remains in force as strong winds are driving wave overtopping along the Yorkshire coast. Overtopping waves and wind-blown spray are expected to affect coastal locations in Sandsend, including the A174, early on Wednesday morning, 07/04/2021 between 02:00 and 04:15 hrs. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday. Future updates to this warning may include subsequent tides. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Apr 2021 21:29
North Sea
This Flood Warning for the North Sea at Sandsend has been issued as strong winds are forecast to cause large waves along the Yorkshire coast. Overtopping waves and wind-blown spray is expected to affect coastal locations in Sandsend, including the A174, tonight, into early Tuesday morning 06/04/2021 between 01:00 and 02:45hrs. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue throughout Tuesday, and so future updates to this warning may include subsequent tides. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 5 Apr 2021 18:16
North Sea
This Flood Warning for the North Sea at Sandsend has been issued as strong winds are forecast to cause large waves along the Yorkshire coast. Overtopping waves and wind-blown spray is expected to affect coastal locations in Sandsend, including the A174, tonight, into early Tuesday morning 06/04/2021 between 01:00 and 02:45hrs. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue throughout Tuesday, and so future updates to this warning may include subsequent tides. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Apr 2021 10:28
North Sea
This Flood Warning for the North Sea at Sandsend has been issued as strong winds are forecast to cause large waves along the Yorkshire coast. Overtopping waves and wind-blown spray is expected to affect coastal locations in Sandsend, including the A174, tonight, into early Tuesday morning 06/04/2021 between 01:00 and 02:45hrs. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue throughout Tuesday, and so future updates to this warning may include subsequent tides. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Feb 2021 23:57
North Sea
This Flood Warning for the North Sea at Sandsend has been issued as strong easterly winds are forecast to cause continued large waves along the Yorkshire coast. Overtopping waves and wind blown spray is expected to affect coastal locations in Sandsend, including the A174, on Monday 08/02/21 between 01:00 and 03:30. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue throughout Monday, and so future updates to this warning may include subsequent tides on Monday. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Feb 2021 16:24
North Sea
This Flood Warning for the North Sea at Sandsend has been issued as strong easterly winds are forecast to cause continued large waves along the Yorkshire coast. Overtopping waves and wind blown spray is expected to affect coastal locations in Sandsend, including the A174, tomorrow morning, Monday 08/02/21 between 01:00 and 03:30. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue throughout Monday, and so future updates to this warning may include subsequent tides on Monday. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Feb 2021 23:41
North Sea
This flood warning for Sandsend has been issued as overtopping waves and spray are expected at high tide. Flooding of low-lying land, the road and sea-front property is possible. The particular time of concern is from 11pm on Saturday 06/02/21 to 2am on Sunday 07/02/21. Please stay away from seafront areas, large waves can be dangerous. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message on Sunday morning, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Feb 2021 18:57
North Sea
This flood warning for Sandsend has been issued as overtopping waves and spray are expected at high tide tonight, Saturday 06/02/21. Flooding of low-lying land, the road and sea-front property is possible. The particular time of concern is from 11pm on Saturday 06/02/21 to 2am on Sunday 07/02/21. Please stay away from seafront areas, large waves can be dangerous. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message on Sunday morning, or if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Sep 2020 07:28
North Sea
This warning remains in force for the afternoon tide. Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds from 13:00 to 14:30 on Friday 25 September 2020. This warning is no longer in force for the evening tide. Areas most at risk are properties at Sandsend. 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 activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Sep 2020 22:49
North Sea
Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds from 13:00 to 14:30 on Friday 25 September 2020 and from 01:30 to 02:30 on Saturday 26/09/2020. Areas most at risk are properties at Sandsend. 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 activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers. This message will be updated by 07:30 on 25/09/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Sep 2020 19:40
North Sea
Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds from 13:00 to 14:30 on Friday 25 September 2020 and from 01:30 to 02:30 on Saturday 26/09/2020. Areas most at risk are properties at Sandsend.
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 activate any property flood protection products you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers.
This message will be updated by 07:30 on 25/09/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Mar 2020 10:20
North Sea
This flood warning for the North Sea at Sandsend remains in force due to forecast overtopping of sea defences by waves and spray as a result of strong onshore winds. The flood warning will be in force between 07:30 and 12:00 on Sunday, 29/03/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please put your flood plan into action. Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. We are currently expecting to remove this warning at midday however, as no significant impacts are forecast for this evening's tide.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Mar 2020 22:40
North Sea
We are issuing the flood warning for the North Sea at Sandsend due to forecast overtopping of sea defences by waves and spray as a result of strong onshore winds. The flood warning will be in force between 07:30 and 12:00 on Sunday, 29/03/2020. Wave and spray overtopping of coastal defences is forecast from about 05:00. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please put your flood plan into action. Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated in the morning.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Mar 2020 19:18
North Sea
We are issuing the flood warning for the North Sea at Sandsend due to forecast overtopping of sea defences by waves and spray as a result of strong onshore winds. The flood warning will be in force between 07:30 and 12:00 on Sunday, 29/03/2020. Wave and spray overtopping of coastal defences is forecast from about 05:00. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please put your flood plan into action. Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated by 23:00 this evening or as the situation changes.