Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2020 08:29
Helmsdale to Embo
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Helmsdale to Embo.
A combination of spring high tides, storm surge, and strong winds means there is a risk of coastal flooding on Thursday and Friday to low lying land, roads and properties along the Moray Firth coastline from Helmsdale to Embo.
Flooding is expected for a few hours around the times of high tides over the next few days around 13:00 on Thursday afternoon and 01:30 on Friday morning. The high tide on Thursday afternoon will be the highest of any of the tides this week. Areas at risk of flooding include the Harbour Area and Shore Street in Helmsdale.
There will remain a risk of flooding into Friday morning as winds move round to the North and will be gale force for a time increasing wave heights along the Moray coast. Areas at risk on Friday may also include Brora, Golspie, and Embo.
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 22110
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 16:58
Helmsdale to Embo
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Helmsdale to Embo.
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 along the Moray Firth coastline. Communities at risk of flooding are: the Harbour area and Shore Street in Helmsdale; and Main Street (the A9), Shore Street and Murdo?s Lane in Golspie.
Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide water levels: (1) between 22:00 on Sunday night till 01:00 early on Monday morning and (2) between 11:00 and 13:00 around Monday lunchtime.
The situation will stay monitored and an updated Flood Warning will be issued if the situation significantly changes.
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 22110
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2020 19:18
Helmsdale to Embo
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Helmsdale to Embo.
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 along the Moray Firth coastline. Communities at risk of flooding are: the Harbour area and Shore Street in Helmsdale; and Main Street (the A9), Shore Street and Murdo?s Lane in Golspie.
Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide. Three main peaks will occur. The first between 10:00 and 13:00 Sunday morning. The second will happen between 22:00 on Sunday night till 01:00 early on Monday morning. The third high tide will be between 11:00 and 13:00 around Monday lunchtime.
The situation will stay monitored and an updated Flood Warning will be issued if the situation significantly changes.
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 22110
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2020 17:48
Helmsdale to Embo
An updated FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Helmsdale to Embo.
A combination of higher than usual tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties along the Moray Firth coastline at Helmsdale.
Flooding impacts are expected for a few hours around the time of high tide which is at 14:30 Wednesday afternoon.
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 22110
Flood Warning issued on 13 Jan 2020 14:20
Helmsdale to Embo
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Helmsdale to Embo.
A combination of higher than usual tides and prevailing weather conditions means that flooding from the sea is expected to affect low lying land, roads and properties along the Moray Firth coastline at Helmsdale. Flooding impacts are expected a few hours around the time of the high tide Tuesday afternoon at 13:00.
Spray and wave overtopping may also affect Golspie for a few hours around the time of the high tide Tuesday at 13:00.
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 22110
Flood Warning issued on 9 Nov 2018 12:39
Helmsdale to Embo
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Helmsdale to Embo.
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 along the Moray Firth coastline at Golspie, due to wave overtopping. Flooding impacts are expected around the time of high tide at midnight tonight.
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 22110