Flood Warning Info - North Sea at Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Tweedmouth
Area Description
Properties at The Chandlery and Marlin Buildings in Berwick, Blakewell Road and West End in Tweedmouth, The Waterfront at Sandstell Road in Spittal, and Berwick Dock.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 27 Oct 2023 15:28
North Sea
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2021 20:54
North Sea
This flood warning remains in force. Large and powerful waves are still possible due to strong winds of Storm Barra which is passing over the region. The risk of flooding and hazardous conditions at beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths remains but will ease through the night into the morning of Wednesday 8th Dec. Areas most at risk are Berwick Dock and Main Road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. 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 on 08/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2021 13:58
North Sea
Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of Storm Barra. Consequently, flooding is expected at Berwick Dock and Main Road for the duration of the strong winds, between 15:45 and 18:45 on Tuesday, 07/12/21. High winds and coastal conditions are expected to continue throughout the day and afternoon, and will start to ease during Tuesday evening, 07/12/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
This message will be updated by 20:00 on 07/12/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Nov 2021 19:07
North Sea
A combination of strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast throughout the morning particularly at Pier Road. There is the potential for flooding at Pier Road, The Chandlery and Marlin Buildings in Berwick, Blakewell Road and West End in Tweedmouth, The Waterfront at Sandstell Road in Spittal, and Berwick Dock between 03:00 AM and 05:30 AM on 07/11/2021. Flooding is possible 2 to 4 hours either side of this time. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the weekend and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings for subsequent tides on Sunday, 07/11/2021. We will continue to work with emergency services and local authorities and to keep closely monitoring the situation.
Residents are urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 07/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2020 12:06
North Sea
Elevated tidal levels and spray overtopping are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and surge conditions. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and property is possible between 16:45 and 18:00 today, 12/03/2020. Areas most at risk are properties at Berwick Pier Road. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated before 21:00 today 12/03/2020 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2020 11:27
North Sea
Elevated tidal levels are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and surge conditions. Consequently, flooding of low lying roads and property is possible between 16:45 and 18:00 today, 12/03/2020. Areas most at risk are properties at Berwick Pier Road. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated before 21:00 today 12/03/2020 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 21:19
North Sea
High spring tides together with a storm surge associated with storm Ciara mean high tides are forecast to affect coastal areas.
Tides will be at their highest between 03:00 and 06:00 tomorrow morning (Monday 10th February).
Areas most at risk are Properties at The Chandlery and Marlin Buildings in Berwick, Blakewell Road and West End in Tweedmouth, The Waterfront at Sandstell Road in Spittal, and Berwick Dock
Flooding to properties, roads and farmland is expected at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads.
Please be careful along the coast and stay away from large waves as they are dangerous.
We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2020 12:15
North Sea
This warning is in place for the North Sea at Berwick Upon Tweed and Tweedmouth. Sea defences are predicted to be overtopped between 16:00 and 19:00 today (Tuesday 14th January). Flooding is likely at these times. Areas most at risk are Properties at The Chandlery and Marlin Buildings in Berwick, Blakewell Road and West End in Tweedmouth, The Waterfront at Sandstell Road in Spittal, and Berwick Dock.
Large waves and spray are likely so take care near coastal paths and promenades. Do not drive through flood water or large waves. We are continuing to monitor the situation. This message will be updated tomorrow (15/01/2020) morning, or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Jan 2020 14:45
North Sea
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences with sea spray expected at Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Tweedmouth as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. Tides will be at their highest between 16:00 and 18:00 today, 13/01/2020. Flooding to properties, roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are Properties at The Chandlery and Marlin Buildings in Berwick, Blakewell Road and West End in Tweedmouth, The Waterfront at Sandstell Road in Spittal, and Berwick Dock
Large waves and spray are likely so take care near coastal paths and promenades. Do not drive through flood water or large waves. We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, or sooner if the situation changes.