Flood Alert Info - North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey
Area Description
The North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2024 19:30
North Sea
High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
Property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is possible around the high tide between 7:00 AM and 11:00AM on Sunday 22/12/2024.
Areas most at risk include the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 22/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2024 17:54
North Sea
High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
Property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is possible around the high tide between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM on 21/12/2024, and between 09:30 AM and 12:30 PM on Sunday 22/12/2024.
Areas most at risk include the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Be careful along 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 21/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2024 00:01
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force due to a combination of wave action and spray overtopping on the coast. Flooding of low-lying land, promenades and roads is possible between midnight and 1:45am on Monday 09/12/2024. Areas most at risk include the the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough. 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 12:00pm on Monday 09/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2024 14:04
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force due to a combination of wave action and spray overtopping on the coast. Flooding of low-lying land, promenades and roads is possible between midnight and 1:45am on Monday 09/12/2024. Areas most at risk include the the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough. 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 2:00am on Monday 09/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2024 20:17
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued due to a combination of wave action and spray overtopping on the coast. Flooding of low-lying land, promenades and roads is possible between 11:30am and 1:45pm on Sunday 08/12/2024. Areas most at risk include the the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough. 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 on Sunday 08/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 22:00
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued due to the combination of wind driven tides and windblown spray on the coast today, Monday 30/09/2024. Flooding of low-lying land, promenades and roads is possible between 6pm and 9:30pm on Monday 30/09/2024. Areas most at risk include the the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough. 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 10am on Tuesday 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 12:37
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued due to the combination of wind driven tides and windblown spray on the coast today, Monday 30/09/2024. Flooding of low-lying land, promenades and roads is possible between 6pm and 9:30pm on Monday 30/09/2024. Areas most at risk include the the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough. 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 on Monday 30/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 13:45
North Sea
High tides and forecast weather conditions this evening, 26/09/2024, may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible between 9:00 PM on 26/09/2024 and 5:00 AM on 27/09/2024. Areas most at risk include the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough. We are closely monitoring the situation. Be careful along 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 Alert issued on 6 Apr 2024 20:18
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued due to the combination of strong winds and high spring tides, surge and wave action forecast early on Sunday morning (07/04/2024) between 4:00 AM and 7:00 AM. Area most at risk include Royal Albert Drive and Foreshore Road, Scarborough. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days as a result of spring tides and positive surge. We will continue to monitor the situation. 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 AM on Sunday 07/04/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 20:08
North Sea
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow morning, Friday 09/02/2024. Areas most at risk include the North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey from 02:00am until 09:00am tomorrow, 09/02/2024. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through areas where waves are overtopping. This message will be updated by 9:00am on Friday 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 13:56
North Sea
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow morning, Friday 09/02/2024. Areas most at risk include the North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey from 02:00am until 09:00am tomorrow, 09/02/2024. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through areas where waves are overtopping. This message will be updated by 9:00pm on Thursday, 08/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2024 13:21
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued due to the combination of high tides, surge and wave action forecast on Monday evening (15/01/2024) between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Area most at risk include Royal Albert Drive and Foreshore Road, Scarborough. We are expecting higher than normal tides today, Monday 15th January as a result of spring tides and positive surge. Forecast tide levels are falling from Tuesday 16th January, but we will continue to monitor 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 Monday 15/01/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 02:19
North Sea
This alert remains in force for the morning tide on Thursday 28/12/2023 due to wave overtopping. Areas most at risk are Scarborough Sandside and Foreshore Road, with wave overtopping and spray likely to cause some localised flooding between 4:00am and 8:00am on Thursday 28/12/2023. Further flooding is expected in the same areas on Thursday evening's tide, 28/12/2023 and Friday morning's tide, 29/12/2023. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Plan for any driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. 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 10:30am on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 18:29
North Sea
This alert has been issued due to wave overtopping for tomorrow morning's tide, Thursday 28/12/2023. Areas most at risk are Scarborough Sandside and Foreshore Road, with wave overtopping and spray likely to cause some localised flooding between 4:00am and 8:00am on Thursday 28/12/2023. Further flooding is expected in the same areas on Thursday evening's tide, 28/12/2023 and Friday morning's tide, 29/12/2023. Our incident rooms are open and we are closely monitoring the situation. Plan for any driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. 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 06:00am on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2023 13:52
North Sea
Strong winds and surge conditions are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough. Overtopping waves and spray are expected between 2pm and 5pm on Thursday 21/12/2023, particularly around Foreshore Rd North in Scarborough. Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast and may re-issue this alert for additional tides if necessary. This message will be updated by 7pm on 21/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2023 13:07
North Sea
Strong winds and surge conditions are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough. Overtopping waves and spray are expected between 2pm and 5pm on Thursday 21/11/2023, particularly around Foreshore Rd North in Scarborough. Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast and may re-issue this alert for additional tides if necessary. This message will be updated by 7pm on 21/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2023 11:31
North Sea
Strong winds and surge conditions are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough. Overtopping waves and spray are expected between 2pm and 5pm on Thursday 21/11/2023, particularly around Foreshore Road North in Scarborough. Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast and may re-issue this alert for additional tides if necessary. This message will be updated by 7pm on 21/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2023 18:30
North Sea
This flood alert has been re-issued to include the next high tide. Strong winds and high tides are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough, on Saturday morning, 25/11/2023. Overtopping waves and spray are expected between 1am and 7am on Saturday 25/11/2023, particularly around Marine Drive and Royal Albert Drive in Scarborough. Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast and may re-issue this alert for additional tides if necessary. This message will be updated by 10am on 25/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2023 09:31
North Sea
Strong winds and high tides are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough, on Friday afternoon, 24/11/2023. Overtopping waves and spray are expected between 2:30pm and 7pm on Friday 24/11/2023, particularly around Marine Drive and Royal Albert Drive in Scarborough. Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast and may re-issue this alert for additional tides if necessary. This message will be updated by 7pm on 24/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2023 18:44
North Sea
Strong winds and high tides are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough, on Friday afternoon, 24/11/2023. Overtopping waves and spray are expected between 3pm and 7pm on Friday 24/11/2023, particularly around Marine Drive and Royal Albert Drive in Scarborough. Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast and may re-issue this alert for additional tides if necessary. This message will be updated by 10am on 24/11/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 11:16
North Sea
A flood alert has been issued for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough. The particular area of concern is Scarborough. The alert covers this afternoon’s tide between 1 pm and 7 pm. Strong winds may result in large waves and spray and overtopping on the coast. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2023 17:15
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 21 Oct 2023 03:20
North Sea
Flooding is possible along the coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough, particularly around Marine and Royal Albert Drives in Scarborough between 05:00 PM and 12:00 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 12 pm 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 21:38
North Sea
Flooding is possible along the coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough, particularly around Marine and Royal Albert Drives in Scarborough between 05:00 PM and 12:00 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 Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 12:58
North Sea
Flooding is possible along the coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough, particularly around Marine and Royal Albert Drives in Scarborough between 05:00 PM and 12:00 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 Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 04:03
North Sea
Flooding is possible along the coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough, particularly around Marine and Royal Albert Drives in Scarborough between 05:30 AM and 12:00 PM on 20/10/2023.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts for subsequent tides on Friday and Saturday.
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 Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 17:53
North Sea
Storm Babet is forecast to produce large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow morning.
Flooding is possible along the coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough, particularly around Marine and Royal Albert Drives in Scarborough between 05:30 AM and 12:00 PM on 20/10/2023.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts 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 Alert issued on 13 Mar 2023 12:52
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast this evening between 5 PM and 8 PM on 13/03/2023.
Areas most at risk include the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, particularly in the Scarborough Foreshore Road and Sandside area.
After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 PM on 13/03/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2023 13:11
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued due to high tides and forecasted weather conditions which may cause waves and spray overtopping on the coast today, Friday 24/02/2023, between 6.30 PM and 9:30 PM. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, including Marine and Royal Albert Drives and Foreshore Road. Large waves are expected and may cause disruption. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. This message will be updated by 9:30 am tomorrow morning 25/02/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2023 09:52
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. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2023 07:45
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. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2022 16:28
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force as weather conditions along the coast are forecast to cause overtopping waves and spray on Thursday 29/12/2022, between 9.00 AM and 11:30 AM. Areas most at risk are in Scarborough at Sandside and Foreshore Road North. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We continue to monitor the forecast closely. Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2022 13:23
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued as weather conditions along the coast are forecast to cause overtopping waves and spray on Thursday 29/12/2022, between 9.00 AM and 11:30 AM. Areas most at risk are in Scarborough at Sandside and Foreshore Road North. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We continue to monitor the forecast closely. This message will not be updated as often as usual, as the Flood Warning System will be automated from 5:00 PM on Wednesday 28/12/2022 until 9:00 AM on Friday 06/01/2023 due to ongoing industrial action. Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 08:15
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely on Thursday 17/11/2022 between 12:00pm and 3:00pm. Areas most at risk include Marine Royal Albert Drive and Sandside in Scarborough, and exposed coastal roads and promenades where the combination of wave action and spray is expected to cause hazardous conditions. Please be careful along beaches and exposed coastal areas as waves and spray may be unpredictable. We continue to monitor the forecast closely. This message will be updated in the afternoon on 17/11/2022, or earlier as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 13:51
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely on Thursday 17/11/2022 between 12:00pm and throughout the afternoon and evening. Areas most at risk include Marine Royal Albert Drive and Sandside in Scarborough, and exposed coastal roads and promenades where the combination of wave action and spray is expected to cause hazardous conditions. Please be careful along beaches and exposed coastal areas as waves and spray may be unpredictable. We continue to monitor the forecast closely. This message will be updated by 11:00am on 17/11/2022, or earlier as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Sep 2022 08:57
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely on the morning tide between 06:30 AM and 10:30 AM on Saturday, 17/09/2022. Areas most at risk include Marine Royal Albert Drive in Scarborough, and exposed coastal roads and promenades where the combination of wave action and spray is expected to cause hazardous conditions. Please be careful along beaches and exposed coastal areas as waves and spray may be unpredictable. We continue to monitor the forecast closely. This message will be updated by 2PM on 17/09/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Sep 2022 20:38
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely Friday evening on 16/09/2022 between 08:30 PM and 11:30 PM, and on the morning tide between 06:30 AM and 10:30 AM on Saturday, 17/09/2022. Areas most at risk include Marine Royal Albert Drive in Scarborough, and exposed coastal roads and promenades where the combination of wave action and spray is expected to cause hazardous conditions. Please be careful along beaches and exposed coastal areas as waves and spray may be unpredictable. We continue to monitor the forecast closely. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 17/09/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Sep 2022 16:27
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely Friday evening on 16/09/2022 between 08:30 PM and 11:30 PM, and on the morning tide between 06:30 AM and 10:30 AM on Saturday, 17/09/2022.
Areas most at risk include Marine Royal Albert Drive in Scarborough, and exposed coastal roads and promenades where the combination of wave action and spray is expected to cause hazardous conditions. Please be careful along beaches and exposed coastal areas as waves and spray may be unpredictable.
We continue to monitor the forecast closely. This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 16/09/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Sep 2022 11:35
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely Friday evening on 16/09/2022 between 08:30 PM and 11:30 PM.
Areas most at risk include Marine Royal Albert Drive in Scarborough, and exposed coastal roads and promenades where the combination of wave action and spray is expected to cause hazardous conditions. Please be careful along beaches and exposed coastal areas as waves and spray may be unpredictable.
We continue to monitor the forecast closely. This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 16/09/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 17:33
North Sea
Strong northerly winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast, particularly around Scarborough this evening. Areas most at risk include coastal frontages in North and South Bay in Scarborough between 08:15 PM and 11:30 PM on 23/02/2022. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected for Wednesday morning's tide. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. We will continue to work with emergency services and local authorities and to keep closely monitoring the situation. We will remove this message by 09:00 AM on 24/02/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2022 13:53
North Sea
Strong northerly winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast, particularly around Scarborough this evening. Areas most at risk include coastal frontages in North and South Bay in Scarborough between 08:15 PM and 11:30 PM on 23/02/2022. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected for Wednesday morning's tide. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. We will continue to work with emergency services and local authorities and to keep closely monitoring the situation. We will remove this message by 09:00 AM on 24/02/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 21:43
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey has been issued due to forecast overtopping waves and spray expected as a result of high spring tides and strong winds, particularly between 06:30 AM and 08:00 AM and also between 4:00 PM on Sunday 20/02/2022. Strong winds are likely to produce overtopping waves and spray along the coast. The particular areas of concern is in Scarborough at Foreshore Road and Sandside. Please be careful along beaches, coastal and estuary footpaths and roads in the area as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast closely and may issue flood warnings in the coming days. will update this message on Sunday morning or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 18:22
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey has been issued due to forecast overtopping waves and spray expected as a result of high spring tides and strong winds, particularly between 06:30 AM and 08:00 AM and also between 4:00 PM on Sunday 20/02/2022. Strong winds are likely to produce overtopping waves and spray along the coast. The particular areas of concern is in Scarborough at Foreshore Road and Sandside. Please be careful along beaches, coastal and estuary footpaths and roads in the area as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast closely and may issue flood warnings in the coming days. will update this message on Sunday morning or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2022 13:54
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey has been issued due to forecast overtopping waves and spray expected as a result of high spring tides and strong winds, particularly between 06:30 and 08:00 on Sunday 20/02/2022. Strong winds are likely to produce overtopping waves and spray along the coast. The particular areas of concern is in Scarborough at Foreshore Road. Please be careful along beaches, coastal and estuary footpaths and roads in the area as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast closely and may issue flood warnings in the coming days. We will update this message by 21:00 on Saturday 19/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2022 20:25
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey remains in force for tomorrow morning’s tide, Thursday 17th February 2022, between 2.30am and 5.30am. Strong winds are likely to produce overtopping waves and spray along the coast. The particular areas or concern are in Scarborough at Sandside and Foreshore Road North. Please be careful along beaches, coastal and estuary footpaths and roads in the area as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast closely and may issue flood warnings for these tides if the forecast worsens. This message will be updated following Thursday morning’s tide, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2022 12:25
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey is in force for this evening’s tide, Wednesday 16th February 2022, between 5.00pm and 8.00pm and also for tomorrow morning’s tide, Thursday 17th February 2022, between 2.30am and 5.30am. Strong winds are likely to produce overtopping waves and spray along the coast. The particular areas of concern are in Scarborough at Sandside and Foreshore Road North. Please be careful along beaches, coastal and estuary footpaths and roads in the area as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast closely and may issue flood warnings for these tides if the forecast worsens. This message will be updated following Thursday morning’s tide, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2022 21:47
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible on the high tide 21:00 this evening, Sunday 06/02/2022 and 01:30 tomorrow morning, Monday 07/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Coastal conditions are expected to improve on subsequent tides as tide levels continue to fall but may trigger further alerts due to strong winds. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and will update this message in 12 hours or as required with updated information.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2022 14:06
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible on the high tide 21:00 this evening, Sunday 06/02/2022 and 01:30 tomorrow morning, Monday 07/02/2022. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. Coastal conditions are expected to improve on subsequent tides as tide levels continue to fall but may trigger further alerts due to strong winds. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast and will update this message in 12 hours or as required with updated information.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2022 21:32
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force for this evenings tide. Flooding is possible at the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough between 8:15pm and 9:30pm on 05/01/2022. Areas most at risk include low spots around North and South Bay in Scarborough, including the Spa complex. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. 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 9:00am on 06/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2022 08:52
North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides. Flooding is possible at the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough between 8:15PM and 9:30PM on 05/01/2022. Areas most at risk include low spots around North and South Bay in Scarborough, including the Spa complex. We are expecting higher than normal tides, combined with strong winds which will create large waves over the next 2 days, and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. 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 10:30PM on 05/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2022 20:42
North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides. Flooding is possible at the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough between 5:30AM and 6:45AM on 05/01/2022. Areas most at risk include low spots around North and South Bay in Scarborough, including the Spa complex. We are expecting higher than normal tides, combined with strong winds which will create large waves over the next 2 days, and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. 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 9:00AM on 05/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2022 12:10
North Sea
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides. Flooding is possible at the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey, including Scarborough between 4:15PM and 6:30PM on 04/01/2022. Areas most at risk include low spots around North and South Bay in Scarborough, including the Spa complex. We are expecting higher than normal tides, combined with strong winds which will create large waves over the next 2 days, and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. 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 9:00PM on 04/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2021 19:43
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey remains in force. Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds for the North Sea coast between Whitby and Filey. Overtopping waves are expected this afternoon and evening, on Sunday 26/12/2021, between 14:30pm until 23:30pm. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough Sandside. Please be careful along beaches, coastal and estuary footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous with debris. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated on Monday morning, 27/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2021 14:19
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey remains in force. Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds for the North Sea coast between Whitby and Filey. Overtopping waves are expected this afternoon, on Sunday 26/12/2021, between 14:30pm until 23:30pm. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough Sandside. Please be careful along beaches, coastal and estuary footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous with debris. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated on Sunday evening, 26/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2021 08:05
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey remains in force. Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds for the North Sea coast between Whitby and Filey. Overtopping waves are expected this morning, Sunday 26/12/2021, between 10:30am and 13:00pm and between 14:30pm until 22:00pm, this afternoon, on Sunday 26/12/2021. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, particularly around Sandside and Foreshore Road. Please be careful along beaches, coastal and estuary footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous with debris. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated on Sunday evening, 26/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2021 20:07
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey has been issued. Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds for the North Sea coast between Whitby and Filey. Overtopping waves are expected on the evening of Saturday, 25/12/2021, between 21:30pm and 01:30am on Sunday, 26/12/2021. We also expect overtopping waves between 10:30am and 13:00pm on Sunday, 26/12/2021. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, particularly around Sandside and Foreshore Road. Please be careful along beaches, coastal and estuary footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous with debris. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated on Sunday morning 26/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2021 09:07
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey has been issued. Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds for the North Sea coast between Whitby and Filey. Overtopping waves are expected on the evening of Saturday, 25/12/2021, between 21:30 hours and 01:30am on Sunday, 26/12/2021. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, particularly around Sandside and Foreshore Road. Please be careful along beaches, coastal and estuary footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous with debris. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated on Saturday evening, 25/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2021 16:37
North Sea
Strong winds are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Yorkshire Coast on Wednesday 8th December, between 18:15-21:15. Hazardous conditions might extend 2 hours either side of the high tide. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, particularly low lying paths around Scarborough North Bay and Sandside. Please be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous with debris. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated on Thursday morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2021 18:58
North Sea
Strong winds are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Yorkshire coast on Thursday 2nd December between 04:30 - 06:15. Hazardous conditions might extend 2 hours either side of the high tide. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, particularly low lying paths around Scarborough South Bay. Please be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous with debris. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Thursday 02/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2021 14:13
North Sea
Strong winds are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Yorkshire Coast on Wednesday 1st December, between 17:30-18:45 and tomorrow morning, Thursday 2nd December between 04:30-06:15. Hazardous conditions might extend 2 hours either side of the high tide. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, particularly low lying paths around Scarborough South Bay. Please be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous with debris. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated this evening, Wednesday 1st December 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2021 19:22
North Sea
This flood alert 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 particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, particularly low lying paths around Scarborough North and South Bay. Please be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous with debris. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated by 08:00 on Sunday 28th November 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2021 12:48
North Sea
This flood alert 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 26th November 2021 until 02:00 on Sunday 28th November 2021. Hazardous conditions remain throughout this time. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, particularly low lying paths around Scarborough North and South Bay. Please be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous with debris. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated by 20:00 on Saturday 27th November 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2021 21:10
North Sea
Strong northerly winds associated with Storm Arwen are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Yorkshire Coast from Friday 26th November 2021 21:00 until midnight, tomorrow morning, Saturday 27th November between 07:00 and 15:00; and evening between 22:00 and 02:00 on Sunday 28th November 2021. Hazardous conditions might extend 2 hours either side of the high tide. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, particularly low lying paths around Scarborough South Bay. Please be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous with debris. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated by noon on Saturday 27th November 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2021 15:56
North Sea
Strong northerly winds associated with Storm Arwen are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the North Yorkshire Coast from Friday 26th November 2021 21:00 until midnight, tomorrow morning, Saturday 27th November between 07:00 and 15:00; and evening between 22:00 and 02:00 on Sunday 28th November 2021. Hazardous conditions might extend 2 hours either side of the high tide. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, particularly low lying paths around Scarborough South Bay. Please be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous with debris. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated by noon on Saturday 27th November 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2021 18:19
North Sea
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping along the coastline between Whitby to Filey including Scarborough this evening, Sunday 7th November between 18:00-20:00. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, particularly low lying paths around Scarborough South Bay. Please be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated by 9AM on Monday 8th November 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2021 17:50
North Sea
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping along the coastline between Whitby to Filey including Scarborough this evening, Sunday 7th November between 18:00-20:00. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, particularly low lying paths around Scarborough South Bay. Please be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated by 9AM on Sunday 7th November 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 21:12
North Sea
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping along the coastline between Whitby to Filey including Scarborough tomorrow morning, Sunday 7th November between 04:00 and 08:00. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, particularly low lying paths around Scarborough South Bay. Spring tides peak over the weekend, and combined with unsettled weather may result in us issuing this alert for subsequent tides on Sunday and Monday, after which we expect tidal conditions to improve. Please be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated by 9AM on Sunday 7th November 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 13:10
North Sea
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping along the coastline between Whitby to Filey including Scarborough this afternoon, Saturday 6th November between 15:30 and 17:30, and again tomorrow morning, Sunday 7th November between 04:00 and 08:00. The particular areas at risk are exposed areas of the coast around Scarborough, particularly low lying paths around Scarborough South Bay. Spring tides peak over the weekend, and combined with unsettled weather may result in us issuing this alert for subsequent tides on Sunday and Monday, after which we expect tidal conditions to improve. Please be careful along beaches, coastal footpaths and roads in the area, as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast and levels closely. This message will be updated by 9PM on Saturday 6th November 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 08:28
North Sea
Strong winds are expected to cause large waves and spray along the Yorkshire coast this afternoon, Monday 1st November, from 12:00 to 16:00. Areas likely to be affected are paths and promenades in Scarborough, particularly in South Bay.
Unsettled weather will continue throughout the week, with high tides forecast later in the week, which may require further alerts and warnings to be issued in this area.
We are monitoring the situation and forecasts closely. Please stay away from coastal paths and promenades in this area, as large waves and spray can be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on Monday 1st November.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2021 22:05
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey remains in force. This is due to overtopping waves and spray that are expected on upcoming high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is Marine Royal Albert Drive, between 04:40 and 05:45 on Wednesday morning, 07/04/2021. Please stay away from seafront areas, large waves can be dangerous. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue during Tuesday and may affect high tides into Wednesday 07/04/2021. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 12 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2021 18:35
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey remains in force. This is due to overtopping waves and spray that are expected on upcoming high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is Marine Royal Albert Drive, between 04:40 and 05:45 on Wednesday morning, 07/04/2021. Please stay away from seafront areas, large waves can be dangerous. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue during Tuesday and may affect high tides into Wednesday 07/04/2021. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 12 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2021 09:59
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey remains in force. This is due to overtopping waves and spray that are expected on upcoming high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is Marine Royal Albert Drive, between 04:40 and 05:45 on Wednesday morning, 07/04/2021. Please stay away from seafront areas, large waves can be dangerous. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue during Tuesday and may affect high tides into Wednesday 07/04/2021. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 12 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2021 21:26
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey remains in force. This is due to overtopping waves and spray that are expected on upcoming high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is Marine Royal Albert Drive, between 01:00 and 04:30 overnight into Tuesday 06/04/2021 and 14:45 to 16:30 later on Tuesday. Please stay away from seafront areas, large waves can be dangerous. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue during Tuesday and may affect high tides into Wednesday 07/04/2021. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 12 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2021 18:13
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey remains in force. This is due to overtopping waves and spray that are expected on upcoming high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is Marine Royal Albert Drive, between 01:00 and 04:30 overnight into Tuesday 06/04/2021 and 14:45 to 16:30 later on Tuesday. Please stay away from seafront areas, large waves can be dangerous. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue during Tuesday and may affect high tides into Wednesday 07/04/2021. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 12 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2021 10:10
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey remains in force. This is due to overtopping waves and spray that are expected on upcoming high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is Marine Royal Albert Drive, between 01:00 and 04:30 overnight into Tuesday 06/04/2021 and 14:45 to 16:30 later on Tuesday. Please stay away from seafront areas, large waves can be dangerous. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue during Tuesday and may affect high tides into Wednesday 07/04/2021. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 12 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2021 09:16
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey is now in force. The flood alert has been issued as overtopping waves and spray are expected on high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is Marine Royal Albert Drive, between 14:30 and 15:30 today, Monday 05/04/2021. Please stay away from seafront areas. Large waves can be dangerous. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue during Monday. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 12 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2021 22:35
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey is now in force. The flood alert has been issued as overtopping waves and spray are expected on high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is Marine Royal Albert Drive, between 14:30 and 15:30 on Monday 05/04/2021. Please stay away from seafront areas. Large waves can be dangerous. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue during Monday. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 12 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2021 14:59
North Sea
The flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey is now in force. The flood alert has been issued as overtopping waves and spray are expected on high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is Marine Royal Albert Drive, between 14:30 and 15:30 on Monday 05/04/2021. Please stay away from seafront areas, large waves can be dangerous. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue during Monday. You can check flood warnings and alerts on the GOV.UK website. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message in 12 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 12:31
North Sea
This flood alert has been reissued as it contains updated coastal information. The flood alert remains in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected on high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is North Bay Promenade between 15:30 and 17:00 today, Monday 8/2/21. Please stay away from seafront areas. Large waves can be dangerous. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue during Monday. 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 Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 09:47
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected on high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is North Bay and Marine & Royal Albert Drive. Please stay away from seafront areas. Large waves can be dangerous. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue during Monday, and so this alert may be updated to include subsequent tides in due course. 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 Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 23:57
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected on high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is North Bay and Marine & Royal Albert Drive. The particular time of concern is on Monday morning from 02:30 to 04:30. Please stay away from seafront areas. Large waves can be dangerous. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue during Monday, and so this alert may be updated to include subsequent tides in due course. 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 Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 16:57
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected on high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is North Bay and Marine & Royal Albert Drive. The particular times of concern are on Sunday 07/02/21, from 14:00 until 17:30 and on Monday morning from 02:30 to 04:30. Please stay away from seafront areas. Large waves can be dangerous. Strong winds and large waves are expected to continue during Monday, and so this alert may be updated to include subsequent tides in due course. 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 Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 08:13
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected on high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is North Bay and Marine & Royal Albert Drive. Particular times of concern are on Sunday 07/02/21, from 2pm until 5pm. 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 in 8 hours, or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 23:41
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected on high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is North Bay and Marine & Royal Albert Drive. Particular times of concern are on Sunday 07/02/21, from 1am until 4am, and from 2pm until 5pm. 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 Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 16:24
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected on high tides at Scarborough. The particular area of concern is North Bay and Marine & Royal Albert Drive. Particular times of concern are on Sunday 07/02/21, from 1am until 4am, and from 2pm until 5pm. 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 Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 13:15
North Sea
This flood alert for North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey is now in force. Overtopping waves and spray are expected to affect Scarborough North Bay Promenade this afternoon between 14:15 and 15:30 and in the early hours of Sunday morning (7/2/21) between 01:00 and 04:00 as well as between 14:00 and 18:00 on Sunday afternoon. Overtopping waves and spray are also expected to affect the Marine and Royal Albert Drive areas of Scarborough in the early hours of Sunday morning between 01:00 and 04:00 and between 14:00 and 18:00 on Sunday afternoon. Please avoid sea-front locations in this area, 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 Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 20:29
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong winds. Consequently, flooding of roads and land is possible between 10pm and midnight tonight, Tuesday 02/02/21. The particular area of concern is Scarborough Sandside, where a flood warning has also been issued. 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 on Wednesday morning (03.02.21), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 08:04
North Sea
This Flood Alert was issued due to strong winds in the North Sea forecast to cause overtopping waves and wind-blown spray in Scarborough in the Foreshore Road area on the high tide this morning Thursday 21/01/2021 between 9am and 11am. Please continue to exercise caution in coastal locations in this area, large waves can be dangerous. Strong to gale force winds are expected along the North Sea during Thursday. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update this message on Thursday afternoon. You can check flood warnings and alerts at gov.uk/flood.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 15:34
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued as strong to gale force winds in the North Sea are expected to create over topping waves and wind-blown spray this evening, Friday 04/12/20 between 19:00 and 23:30 . Please stay away from coastal frontages in along the coast as large waves can be dangerous. In particular avoid the area in South Bay around Sandside and Foreshore Road in Scarborough. Strong winds are expected to continue along the East Coast during tomorrow, however we currently don’t expect to re-issue this alert for tomorrow mornings tide.. Activate your flood plan and check gov.uk/flood for future updates. We are constantly monitoring the situation and will update this message by 10am tomorrow morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2020 21:01
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued as strong to gale force winds in the North Sea are expected to create overtopping waves and wind-blown spray along the Yorkshire coast between 16:30 and 22:00 tonight, Wednesday 18/11/20. The particular area of concern due to the wind-direction is South Bay in Scarborough. Large waves can be dangerous. Please avoid coastal frontages in Scarborough and surrounding areas. Large waves and strong winds are expected to continue into tomorrow, and so this Flood Alert may be required for subsequent tides tomorrow. We are constantly monitoring the forecast, and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2020 11:21
North Sea
This Flood Alert has been issued as strong to gale force winds in the North Sea are expected to create overtopping waves and wind-blown spray along the Yorkshire coast between 16:30 and 20:30 tonight, Wednesday 18/11/20. The particular area of concern due to the wind-direction is South Bay in Scarborough. Large waves can be dangerous. Please avoid coastal frontages in Scarborough and surrounding areas. Large waves and strong winds are expected to continue into tomorrow, and so this Flood Alert may be required for subsequent tides tomorrow. We are constantly monitoring the forecast, and will update this message in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2020 20:51
North Sea
Overtopping waves and spray are expected from 07:30 to 09:45 on Thursday 22/10/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads in Scarborough in the Sandside and Foreshore Road North areas. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as wave action and sea spray may present hazards. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:30am on Thursday, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2020 19:21
North Sea
Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds from 02:00 to 04:15 on Sunday 27/09/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. 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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2020 10:34
North Sea
Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds from 15:15 to 16:15 on Saturday 26/09/2020 and from 02:00 to 04:15 on Sunday 27/09/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads.
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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2020 07:20
North Sea
Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds from 15:15 to 16:15 on Saturday 26/09/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. 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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Sep 2020 19:32
North Sea
Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds from 22:00 on Friday 25/09/2020 to 04:15 on Saturday 26/09/2020 and from 15:15 to 16:15 on Saturday 26/09/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads.
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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Sep 2020 07:28
North Sea
Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds from 14:00 to 16:30 on Friday 25/09/2020 and from 21:00 on Friday 25 September 2020 to 04:30 on Saturday 26/09/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. 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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads which may be flooded. This message will be updated in 12 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Sep 2020 19:40
North Sea
Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds from 14:00 to 16:30 on Friday 25/09/2020 and from 21:00 on Friday 25 September 2020 to 04:30 on Saturday 26/09/2020. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads.
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 plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 07:30 on 25/09/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jun 2020 07:58
North Sea
This flood alert for the North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey has been issued as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong onshore winds. Overtopping waves and spray are expected between 09:15 and 12:15 on Monday, 29/06/20. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads around Sandside and Foreshore Road North in Scarborough. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the forecast. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2020 10:28
North Sea
The flood alert for North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby remains in force due to forecast overtopping of sea defences by waves and spray at Sandsend, as a result of strong onshore winds. Overtopping at Sandsend is forecast between 05:00am and 12:00noon on Sunday, 29/03/2020. 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 and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. We are currently expecting to remove this alert at midday however, as no significant impacts are forecast for this evening's tide.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2020 22:40
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force due to forecast overtopping of sea defences at Marine Royal Albert Drive in Scarborough by spray and waves driven by strong onshore winds. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads and around Marine Royal Albert Drive. Overtopping of coastal defences by windblown spray and waves is expected around high tide on Sunday morning, 29/03/20, between 09:30am and 10:30am. 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 and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated in the morning or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2020 19:31
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force due to forecast overtopping of sea defences at Marine Royal Albert Drive in Scarborough, by spray and waves driven by strong onshore winds. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads and around Marine Royal Albert Drive. Overtopping of coastal defences by windblown spray and waves is expected around high tide on Sunday morning, 29/03/20, between 09:30am and 10:30am. 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 and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated by 23:00 this evening or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2020 11:40
North Sea
We expect waves and spray to affect sea front and coastal areas as a result of strong onshore winds. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads and around Marine Royal Albert Drive, Scarborough. Coastal conditions are expected around high tide tomorrow morning 29/03/20 between 09:30 and 10:30 at Royal Marine Drive. Large waves and spray are also possible for high tide later today 28/03/20 from around 17:00 and Sunday morning 29/03/20 from around 04:45 although we are not expecting significant volumes of overtopping. 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 and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated this evening or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 21:27
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 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 beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated on Friday morning 13/03/2020
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 13:13
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 16:00 and 22:00 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 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 Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 11:55
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 16:30 and 17:45 today 11/03/2020 and tomorrow 12/03/2020 between 05:15 and 06:15. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads. 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 Wednesday afternoon 11/03/2020
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 09:43
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides. Consequently water levels around high tides from Wednesday 11/03/20 until Friday 13/03/2020 have the potential to cause flooding along low lying 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 Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 21:23
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force as a result of high spring tides combined with a small positive surge. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road North. Overtopping waves and spray are expected during high tide on Wednesday 11/03/20 between 04:30 and 06:00. 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 on Wednesday 11/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 16:34
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road North. Overtopping waves and spray are expected during high tide on Tuesday 10/03/20 between 17:00 and 18:30 and tomorrow morning, Wednesday 11/03/20 between 04:30 and 06:00. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 04:57
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued for Sunday morning's tide 01/03/20 between 07:00 and 11:00. Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds associated with Storm Jorge. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 21:09
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued for Sunday morning's tide 01/03/20 between 07:00 and 10:00 Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds associated with Storm Jorge. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 13:21
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued for Sunday morning's tide 01/03/20 between 07:00 and 10:00. Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds associated with Storm Jorge. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 02:34
North Sea
This flood alert is in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road North. Overtopping waves and spray are expected at Scarborough during the high tide on Saturday morning, 22/02/20, between 1am and 5am. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 02:04
North Sea
This flood alert is in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road North. Overtopping waves and spray are expected at Scarborough during the high tide on Saturday morning, 22/02/20, between 1am and 5am. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 18:04
North Sea
This flood alert is in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road North. Overtopping waves and spray are expected at Scarborough during the high tide on Saturday morning, 22/02/20, between 1am and 5am. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 14:07
North Sea
This flood alert is in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road North. Overtopping waves and spray are expected at Scarborough during the high tides on Friday afternoon, 21/02/20, between 3pm and 6pm, and Saturday morning, 22/02/20, between 1am and 5am. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 12:58
North Sea
This flood alert is in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road North. Overtopping waves and spray are expected at Scarborough during the high tides on Friday afternoon, 21/02/20, and Saturday morning, 22/02/20. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 06:37
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road North. Overtopping waves and spray are expected at Sandside and Foreshore Road the morning of Monday 17/02/2020 between 08:00 and 11:15. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 22:46
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road North. Overtopping waves and spray are expected at Sandside and Foreshore Road between 19:45 on Sunday 16/02/2020 and 01:15 on Monday 17/02/2020. This alert is also in force for the high tide on Monday morning (17/02/2020) between 8:00 and 11:15. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 14:57
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road North. Overtopping waves and spray are expected at Sandside and Foreshore Road between 19:45 on Sunday 16/02/2020 and 01:15 on Monday 17/02/2020. This alert is also in force for the high tide on Monday morning (17/02/2020) between 8:00 and 11:15. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 06:58
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road North. Overtopping waves and spray are expected at Sandside on Sunday 16/02/2020 between 11:00 and 12:30 and at Sandside and Foreshore Road between 20:45 on Sunday 16/02/2020 and 01:30 on Monday 17/02/2020. This alert is also in force for the high tide on Monday morning (17/02/2020) between 9:00 and 11:30. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 19:00
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road North. Overtopping waves and spray are expected at Sandside on Sunday 16/02/2020 between 11:00 and 12:30 and at Sandside and Foreshore Road between 20:45 on Sunday 16/02/2020 and 01:30 on Monday 17/02/2020. This alert is also in force for the high tide on Monday morning (17/02/2020) between 9:00 and 11:30. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 10:26
North Sea
This flood alert has been issued as overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Areas of particular concern are Scarborough Sandside and Scarborough Foreshore Road North. Overtopping waves and spray are expected at Sandside on Sunday 16.2.20 between 11.00 and 12.30 and at Sandside and Foreshore Road between 20.45 and 01.30. This alert is also in force for Monday morning’s high tide between 9.00 to 11.30. 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 in 8 hours, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 05:16
North Sea
This flood alert remains in force due to strong winds associated with Storm Ciara, combined with high tides which will drive wave and spray overtopping of coastal defences on Tuesday (11/02/20). Areas of particular concern are exposed promenades and frontages in Scarborough. High tide is between the hours of 05:00 and 06:00 in the morning and 17:30 and 18:00 in the evening. 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 21:15
North Sea
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 Scarborough. High tide is between the hours of 05:00 and 06:00 in the morning and 17:30 and 18:00 in the evening. 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 13:51
North Sea
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 Scarborough between the hours of 16:45 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 Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 21:07
North Sea
Strong winds associated with Storm Ciara, combined with high astronomic tides will drive wave and spray overtopping of coastal defences on Monday morning (10/02/20). Areas of particular concern are exposed promenades and frontages in Scarborough between the hours of 04:00am and 06:30am. 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 15 Jan 2020 14:09
North Sea
Waves are forecast to overtop sea frontages at Scarborough with sea spray expected as a result of strong onshore winds. Consequently, flooding of coastal areas is expected between 17:45 and 18:45 today 15/01/2020. Areas most at risk are Foreshore Road near the Harbour area, Scarborough. Strong winds are forecast to cause large waves Coastal conditions should ease by 19:00 this evening.
We are closely monitoring the forecast. Please stay away from large waves as they are dangerous.
This message will be updated in 8 hours or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 08:23
North Sea
Overtopping waves and spray are expected as a result of strong winds and large waves following Storm Brendan. Overtopping waves are expected to affect the Scarborough area between 17:30 and 19:30 on Wednesday evening (15/01/20). Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads, particularly on Foreshore Road North, where a flood warning may be required.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation and the forecast over the next few tides. This message will be updated this afternoon, 15/01/20, with the latest forecast information, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 14:47
North Sea
Storm Brendan is causing strong winds and large waves to affect the Coast in North Yorkshire. Overtopping waves and spray are possible along seafront areas either side of the high tide at 18:45 today, 14/01/20. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads.
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.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/01/2020, or as the situation changes.