Flood Warning Info - Longhope and Hoy
Area Description
Longhope and Hoy.
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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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2024 11:00
Longhope and Hoy
WARNING UPDATE. Flooding is expected in Longhope and Hoy. Act now.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope.Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide on Monday 21st at 00:15 BST and Monday 21st at 12:00 BST.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice.
If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline.sepa.scot or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor.
You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 20 Oct 2024 15:46
Longhope and Hoy
WARNING. Flooding is expected in Longhope and Hoy. Act now.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope. Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide on Monday 21st at 00:15 BST and Monday 20th at 12:00 BST.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by email, SMS and/or phone, free of charge to registered Floodline customers.
If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline.sepa.scot or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor.
You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 18 Oct 2024 10:27
Longhope and Hoy
WARNING. Flooding is expected in Longhope and Hoy. Act now.
A combination of high tides, strong southerly winds and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope.Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope.Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide of Friday evening?s (18th October) high tide at 22:00 BST
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available on our website or by calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by email, SMS and/or phone, free of charge to registered Floodline customers.
If you wish to register, view or amend any of your account details, or deregister, please visit myfloodline.sepa.scot or call Floodline, select option 2 for Scotland then option 3 to speak to an advisor.
You can check the three day flood outlook on our Scottish flood forecast or follow our @SEPAFlood X channel.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 22 Aug 2024 11:28
Longhope and Hoy
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope. Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide at midnight today, Thursday 22nd August.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and SMS free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 21 Aug 2024 11:32
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope. Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide today Wednesday at 23:15 BST and on Thursday at midnight.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and SMS free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 7 Apr 2024 13:55
Longhope and Hoy
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope.
Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope.
Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide today Sunday 07th at 20:30 BST, and again on Monday 8th at 08:45 BST. The highest risk is during Monday mornings high tide.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and SMS free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 6 Apr 2024 10:51
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope.
Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope.
Flooding impacts are expected around the time of the high tides, on Saturday 6th April at 21:15 BST, Sunday 7th April at 09:15 and 22:00 BST, and Monday 8th April at 10:00 and 22:45 BST.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and SMS free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2024 15:44
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope.Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope. Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide on Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 11:00 GMT.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and SMS free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2024 17:16
Longhope and Hoy
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope.
Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide at 11:15am on Tuesday 13th February.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 21:22
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope.
Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide at 10.45am on Monday 12th February.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and SMS free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 23 Jan 2024 23:51
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope. Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide on Wednesday 24th at 07:45 GMT.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and SMS free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2023 13:48
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope. Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide today Friday 29th at 21:45 BST.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 28 Sep 2023 15:33
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope. Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide today Thursday 28th at 21:15 BST.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 22 Mar 2023 12:30
Longhope and Hoy
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is possible affecting low lying land, roads and properties in Longhope (Myre Bay). Flooding impacts are possible around the times of high tide on 22/03/2023 between 21:00 and 23:00 and on 23/03/2023 between 09:15 and 11:15.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 21 Mar 2023 12:47
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is possible affecting low lying land, roads and properties in Longhope (Myre Bay). Flooding impacts are possible around the times of high tide on 22/03/2023 between 08:30 and 10:45 and 21:15 and 22:30.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2023 18:33
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is possible affecting low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope. Flooding is possible around the time of high tide between 08:30 and 10:00 on 20/02/23.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2023 18:13
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope. Low lying roads and properties could be at risk between Longhope and Myre Bay. Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide at 10:00 [GMT] on Sunday 8th January.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 8 Oct 2022 14:20
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low-lying land, roads, and properties in Longhope (Myre Bay)
Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide between 21.15 and 22.15
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2022 14:00
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
There is a high risk of coastal flooding of roads and properties in Longhope and Hoy due to high tides and strong westerly winds. The highest risk will be a few hours either side of high tide on Sunday 20th February, which at Widewall is at 11:45 GMT.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 1 Jan 2022 13:14
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high spring tides and storm surge means that there is a risk that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope. The highest risk will be a few hours either side of high tide and the next high tides are at 20:00 (GMT) Saturday 1st and 08:30 (GMT) Sunday 2nd with the highest levels forecast for the Sunday morning high tide.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 28 Mar 2021 13:30
Longhope and Hoy
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and strong Southwesterly winds means that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and Kirk Hope.
The highest risk will be a few hours either side of the high tide at 10:15am BST on Monday morning. Peak water levels are expected to be higher on Monday morning than they were on Sunday morning.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 27 Mar 2021 14:59
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and strong Southwesterly winds means that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and Kirk Hope.
The highest risk will be a few hours either side of the high tide at 09:45am BST on Sunday morning.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2021 14:15
Longhope and Hoy
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides, storm surge and strong westerly winds means that there is a risk of flooding to low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope on Friday morning due to high water levels.
Conditions may also become hazardous due to spray and waves at low lying roads such as the Ayre, North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope. Low lying coastal roads exposed to the west are more likely to be affected.
The highest risk will be a few hours either side of the high tide on Friday morning at 09.00 GMT.
Tide heights are expected to be lower around this evenings high tide.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2021 16:44
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tide, storm surge and strong westerly winds means that there is a risk of flooding to low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope on Thursday morning due to high water levels.
Conditions may also become hazardous due to spray and waves at low lying roads such as the the Ayre, North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope. Low lying coastal roads exposed to the west are more likely to be affected.
The highest risk will be a few hours either side of the high tide on Thursday morning at 08:00 GMT.
Tide heights are expected to be lower around the Thursday evening high tide.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 31 Oct 2020 14:17
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and strong Southerly winds means that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope.
The highest risk will be a few hours either side of the high tides on Saturday evening at around 9pm, on Sunday morning at around 9am and Sunday evening at around 9.30pm. Please note that the high water levels are likely to be higher on Sunday than on Saturday evening.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 16:08
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
Spring high tides, storm surge and strong westerly winds have combined to bring a risk of coastal flooding over several days this week. There is a risk that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as on other low lying roads.
Flooding is possible around the high tide times on Wednesday night around 10.15 PM and on Thursday morning around 10.45 AM.
Strong westerly winds are expected to continue then move round to the north later on Thursday. There will be a possibility of flooding during any of the high tides from now until Friday. Although the high water levels at each high tide might be fairly similar, with variable wind and wave conditions, flooding can be expected around any of the high tides.
Warnings will be updated for future tidal cycles until the risk of flooding has passed.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2020 10:09
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
Spring high tides, storm surge and strong westerly winds have combined to bring a risk of coastal flooding over several days this week. There is a risk that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as on other low lying roads.
Flooding is possible around the high tide times on Wednesday morning around 10.00 AM and on Wednesday night around 10.30 PM.
Strong westerly winds are expected to continue throughout the next few days. There will be a possibility of flooding during any of the high tides from now until Friday. Although the high water levels at each high tide might be fairly similar, with variable wind and wave conditions, flooding can be expected around any of the high tides.
Warnings will be updated for future tidal cycles until the risk of flooding has passed.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 14:13
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
Spring high tides, storm surge and strong westerly winds will combine to bring a risk of coastal flooding for the next few days. There is a risk that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as on other low lying roads.
Flooding is possible around the high tide times on Tuesday night around 10.00 pm and on Wednesday morning around 10.15 am.
Strong westerly winds are expected to continue throughout the next few days. There will be a possibility of flooding during any of the high tides from now until lunchtime on Thursday. Water levels could be higher on the high tides of Wednesday or Thursday, but with variable wind and wave conditions, flooding can be expected around any of the high tides until Thursday.
Warnings will be updated for future tidal cycles until the risk of flooding has passed.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 9 Mar 2020 19:41
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
Spring high tides, storm surge and strong westerly winds will combine to bring a risk of coastal flooding over the next few days. There is a risk that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as on other low lying roads.
Flooding is possible around the high tide times on Tuesday at 9.30 am and 10.00 pm.
Strong westerly winds are expected to increase throughout the next few days. There will be a possibility of flooding during any of the high tides from Tuesday morning until lunchtime on Thursday. Water levels will be higher on the high tides of Wednesday and Thursday, but with variable wind and wave conditions, flooding can be expected around any of the high tides on the days mentioned.
An updated flood warning for Wednesdays high tides will be provided during Tuesday.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 9 Mar 2020 18:58
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
Spring high tides, storm surge and strong westerly winds will combine to bring a risk of coastal flooding over the next few days. There is a risk that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as on other low lying roads.
Flooding is possible around the high tide times on Tuesday at 9.30 am and 10.00 pm.
Strong westerly winds are expected to increase throughout the next few days. There will be a possibility of flooding during any of the high tides from Tuesday morning until lunchtime on Thursday. Water levels will be higher on the high tides of Wednesday and Thursday, but with variable wind and wave conditions, flooding can be expected around any of the high tides on the days mentioned.
An updated flood warning for Wednesday?s high tides will be provided during Tuesday.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2020 16:41
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of strong westerly to south-westerly winds and storm surge means low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope.
The highest risk will be a few hours either side of the high tide on Saturday morning around 09:00hrs GMT. Tide levels in Longhope are forecast to be at the flood warning threshold, this is lower than the levels experienced earlier this month on the 10th February 2020.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 17:47
Longhope and Hoy
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tide, strong winds and storm surge means that there is a risk that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads.
Flooding is expected around the times of the high tides on Monday at 22:30 GMT and on Tuesday at 10:30 GMT.
The risk is expected to be higher around Tuesday mornings high tide with higher water levels and larger waves forecast, but with variable wind and wave conditions, flooding can be expected around any of the high tide times mentioned.
Strong winds are expected to continue during Monday evening and into Tuesday, changing to a westerly direction.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 15:17
Longhope and Hoy
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tide, strong winds and storm surge means that there is a risk that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads.
Flooding is expected around the times of the high tides on Sunday at 21:00 GMT and Monday at 10:00 and 22:00 GMT.
Strong winds are expected to continue during Sunday and into Monday changing to a westerly direction. Water levels will be highest on Monday mornings high tide, but with variable wind and wave conditions, flooding can be expected around any of the high tide times mentioned.
More flooding is possible on Tuesday. An updated flood warning for Tuesdays high tides will be provided during Monday.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2020 17:50
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tide, strong winds and storm surge means that there is a risk that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads.
Flooding is expected around the times of the high tides on Sunday around 09.00 and 21.00 GMT.
More flooding is possible on Monday. An updated flood warning for Mondays high tides will be provided during Sunday.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2020 17:11
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tide, strong winds and storm surge means that there is a risk that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads.
Flooding is expected around the times of the high tides on Sunday around 09.00 and 21.00 GMT.
More flooding is possible on Monday. An updated flood warning for Monday?s high tides will be provided during Sunday.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2020 13:36
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of very high tides and strong Southerly winds means that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope.
The highest water levels have now passed but there will still be a risk of flooding around the times of the next two high tides, on Tuesday night around midnight and Wednesday around 12:15pm.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 13 Jan 2020 19:21
Longhope and Hoy
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of very high tides and strong Southerly winds means that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope.
The highest risk will be a few hours either side of the high tide on Tuesday at 11:15am. There may also be a risk of flooding around the high tide on Monday night at 11:15pm.
The highest water levels on Tuesday are predicted to be the highest in the last 15 years. Any properties that have been affected by coastal flooding in the past are likely to be at risk on Tuesday.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING UPDATE is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522
Flood Warning issued on 13 Jan 2020 11:32
Longhope and Hoy
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Longhope and Hoy.
A combination of high tides and strong Southerly winds means that low lying roads and properties in Hoy and Longhope are at risk of flooding. Conditions could become hazardous due to waves at the Ayre, as well as at other low lying roads including at North Ness, the Wyng and at Kirk Hope.
The highest risk will be a few hours either side of the high tide on Tuesday at 11:15am. There may also be a risk of flooding around the high tide on Monday night at 11:15pm.
Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property. Advice and information is also available through Floodline on 0345 9881188. This FLOOD WARNING is now in force until further notice and was sent by phone and sms free of charge to registered customers of our Floodline direct warning service. If you havent already signed up to receive free flood messages, please call Floodline or register online at sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup.
Your Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22522