Flood Warning Info - North Sea at Roker, Sunderland
Area Description
Properties including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies.
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 17 Nov 2024 18:46
North Sea
Higher than normal tides, large waves and spray overtopping early tomorrow morning (Monday, 18/11/2024) may lead to flooding at North Sea at Roker, Sunderland.
Tides will be at their highest between 03:30 AM and 05:30 AM on 18/11/2024 with wave overtopping possible during this time. High tide conditions can apply two to four hours either side of a high tide.
Areas most at risk include Properties including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies.
We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences.
Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 18/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2024 10:41
North Sea
Higher than normal tides, large waves and spray overtopping today (Sunday, 17/11/2024) may lead to flooding at North Sea at Roker, Sunderland
Tides will be at their highest between 15:00 PM and 18:00 PM on 17/11/2024 with wave overtopping possible during this time. High tide conditions can apply two to four hours either side of a high tide.
Areas most at risk include Properties including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies.
We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences.
Avoid beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 19:00 PM on 17/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Aug 2024 16:19
North Sea
This Flood Warning has been issued due a combination of high spring tides and a storm surge following Storm Lilian moving across the North East.
The high tide time is forecast at 06:15 on 23/08/2024, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide.
Flooding is expected at properties including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies.
After the high tide tomorrow morning‚ the weather is more settled and no further flood warnings are expected for following tides on Friday and Saturday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 23/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2024 09:39
North Sea
High tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast today, 12/03/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 4:15PM and 6:30PM on 12/03/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times.
Areas most at risk include properties including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 7:00PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2024 18:15
North Sea
High tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow, 12/03/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 4:15PM and 6:30PM on 12/03/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. The area will not be affected by the high tides tomorrow morning.
Areas most at risk include properties including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 7:00PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2024 10:29
North Sea
High tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast today, 11/03/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 3:15PM and 6:00PM on 11/03/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times.
Areas most at risk include properties including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 7:00PM on 11/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2024 18:35
North Sea
High tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast in the early hours of tomorrow morning, 11/03/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 3:45AM and 5:30AM on 11/03/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times.
Areas most at risk include properties including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 10:00 AM on 11/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2024 11:56
North Sea
High tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast today, 10/03/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 2:45PM and 5:00PM, 10/03/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times.
Areas most at risk include properties including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 7:00 PM on 10/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 10:36
North Sea
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast this afternoon.
Areas most at risk include properties including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies.
With high water at 4:30 PM flooding is possible between 4pm and 5pm.
Rain over the North East coast is expected to clear into Sunday afternoon. No significant rainfall is expected over coming days.
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 6:00 PM on 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2024 10:52
North Sea
Sunday afternoon’s tide at 5:15 PM will be higher than normal due to high spring tides and strong winds, which may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast.
Properties most at risk include the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies. Flooding is possible between 3:00 PM and 8:30 PM on 14/01/2024.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next two days and as a result we may issue further flood alerts and warnings.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 8:30 PM on 14/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 05:59
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 26 Oct 2023 14:44
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 21 Apr 2023 05:13
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 25 Mar 2023 06:00
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 24 Feb 2023 13:24
North Sea
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 18:15 on 24/02/2023. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions. Strong winds and high spring tides are expected to cause large waves and spray overtopping along the coast this evening. Properties most at risk include the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies, where flooding is possible between 17:30 and 20:15. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 21:00 on 24/02/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Dec 2022 10:22
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.
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 Warning issued on 5 Jan 2022 12:18
North Sea
Strong winds and high tides are forecast to cause wave overtopping and spray along the Tyne and Wear coast this afternoon, 05/01/2022. Property flooding is expected at Roker Seafront at the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies between 16:00 and 19:00 this afternoon. Flooding is possible 2 to 4 hours either side of this time. Coastal conditions should ease for subsequent tides in the coming days, and we do not anticipate further warnings after this afternoons high tide. We will continue to work with emergency services and local authorities and to keep closely monitoring the situation. Residents are strongly 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 21:00 this evening, 05/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
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. The area most at risk is Roker Seafront 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 14:11
North Sea
Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of Storm Barra. Consequently, flooding is expected at Roker Seafront for the duration of the strong winds, between 16:45 and 18:30 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
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast throughout the morning. Property flooding is expected at Roker Seafront at the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies between 03:30 AM and 06:00 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 strongly 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 13 Mar 2020 11:11
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 17:30 and 19:45 today, 13/03/2020. Areas most at risk are properties at Roker Seafront including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies. We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated before 21:00 today 13/03/2020 or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Mar 2020 11:26
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 17:30 and 18:45 today, 12/03/2020. Areas most at risk are the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies. 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 11 Mar 2020 20:59
North Sea
Flooding is expected over the high tides early tomorrow morning 12/03/2020. Tides will be at their highest between 03:30 and 08:00 12/03/2020. Conditions apply two hours either side of high tide. There may be localised property flooding and standing water on roads. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message by 11:00 tomorrow morning (12/03/2020).
Flood Warning issued on 13 Feb 2020 12:10
North Sea
High Spring tides together with strong winds mean high tides are forecast to affect coastal areas today, Thursday (13/02/2020).
Tides will be at their highest between 17:15 and 19:30 today, 13/02/2020, however flooding may be possible due to wave overtopping for two to four hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk include the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near coastal locations, which may be flooded
This message will be updated this afternoon, 13/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2020 11:03
North Sea
High spring tides together with surge conditions mean high tides are forecast to affect coastal areas today. Tides will be at their highest between 16:00 and 18:30 this afternoon (11/02/2020). Areas most at risk are Properties including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies. 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. 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 by 21:00 today 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 20:54
North Sea
High spring tides together with surge conditions mean high tides are forecast to affect coastal areas overnight. Tides will be at their highest between 03:30 and 06:00 early tomorrow morning (11/02/2020). Areas most at risk are Properties including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies. 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. 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 by 10:30 tomorrow 11/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 12:51
North Sea
High spring tides together with a storm surge associated with storm Ciara mean high tides are forecast to affect coastal areas today. Tides will be at their highest between 15:30 and 17:30 this afternoon (10/02/2020). Areas most at risk are properties including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies. 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. 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 by 21:00 this evening 10/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 21:30
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 including the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies.
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. 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 12:38
North Sea
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds at North Sea at Roker. Tides will be at their highest between 16:00 and 19:45 today, 14/01/2020. Flooding to coastal footpaths, roads and properties is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Properties most at risk are the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies. We are closely monitoring the situation and affected areas. Please avoid using risk areas and take care near coastal footpaths and promenades as large waves and spray are likely. Do not drive through flood water or large waves. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Jan 2020 14:46
North Sea
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds at North Sea at Roker. Tides will be at their highest between 16:15 and 18:30 today, 13/01/2020. Flooding to coastal footpaths, roads and properties is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Properties most at risk are the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies.
We are closely monitoring the situation and affected areas. Please avoid using risk areas and take care near coastal footpaths and promenades as large waves and spray are likely. Do not drive through flood water or large waves. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 14/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Nov 2019 19:01
North Sea
Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of spring tides, low pressure and strong winds. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is possible on the high tides between 04:00 and 05:45 Friday, 29/11/2019. Areas most at risk are the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies. Coastal conditions are expected to continue after the high tides on Friday at Roker Sea Front. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 10:00 on 29/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Nov 2019 08:24
North Sea
Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of spring tides, low pressure and strong winds. Consequently, flooding of property and roads is possible on the high tides from 15:15 and 18:15 Thursday, 28/11/19. Areas most at risk are the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annies. Coastal conditions are expected to continue after the high tides on Thursday at Roker Sea Front. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 20:00 on 28/11/19, or as the situation changes.