Flood Warning Info - North Sea at Whitley Bay, Cullercoats and Tynemouth
Area Description
Properties including Whitley Sands Refreshment Kiosk, Robinson Crusoe's Cafe at Tynemouth Longsands, Tynemouth Sailing Club and the area at Cullercoats Bay around the Lifeboat Station and the Dove Marine Laboratory.
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 22 Aug 2024 16:04
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 Whitley Sands Refreshment Kiosk, Robinson Crusoe's Cafe at Tynemouth Longsands, Tynemouth Sailing Club and the area at Cullercoats Bay around the Lifeboat Station and the Dove Marine Laboratory.
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 9 Apr 2024 10:10
North Sea
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide, strong winds and wave overtopping forecast between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM on 09/04/2024.
Flooding is expected at properties including Whitley Sands Refreshment Kiosk, Robinson Crusoe's Cafe at Tynemouth Longsands, Tynemouth Sailing Club and the area at Cullercoats Bay around the Lifeboat Station and the Dove Marine Laboratory.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
Our incident rooms are open and 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 07:00 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 18:16
North Sea
The threat of flooding from this afternoon’s high tide has now passed. We do not expect to see impacts from tomorrow morning’s high tide. For tomorrow afternoon’s high tide, wave overtopping is forecast between 4:15 PM and 6:30 PM on 09/04/2024.
Flooding is expected at properties including Whitley Sands Refreshment Kiosk, Robinson Crusoe's Cafe at Tynemouth Longsands, Tynemouth Sailing Club and the area at Cullercoats Bay around the Lifeboat Station and the Dove Marine Laboratory.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
Our incident rooms are open and 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 10:00 AM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 13:15
North Sea
This Flood Warning has been issued due to the high tide, strong winds and wave overtopping forecast at 3:45 PM on 08/04/2024.
Flooding is expected at properties including Whitley Sands Refreshment Kiosk, Robinson Crusoe's Cafe at Tynemouth Longsands, Tynemouth Sailing Club and the area at Cullercoats Bay around the Lifeboat Station and the Dove Marine Laboratory between 3:45 PM and 5:45 PM on 08/04/2024.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
Our incident rooms are open and 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 7:00 PM on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
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 11:20
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 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 including Whitley Sands Refreshment Kiosk, Robinson Crusoe's Cafe at Tynemouth Longsands, Tynemouth Sailing Club and the area at Cullercoats Bay around the Lifeboat Station and the Dove Marine Laboratory tomorrow 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 11:18
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. The area most at risk is Whitley Sands Cafe. 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 11:27
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 17:30 and 18:45 today, 12/03/2020. Areas most at risk are Whitley Bay and Cullercoats Bay Lifeboats. 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 13 Feb 2020 12:08
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 17:00 and 19:30 today, 13/02/2020, however flooding may be possible due to waver overtopping for two to four hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk include Whitley Sands Café and Promenade.
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 9 Feb 2020 21:26
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 Whitley Sands Refreshment Kiosk, Robinson Crusoe's Café at Tynemouth Longsands, Tynemouth Sailing Club and the area at Cullercoats Bay around the Lifeboat Station and the Dove Marine Laboratory .
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 12:48
North Sea
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds at North Sea at Whitley Bay. Tides will be at their highest between 16:45 and 19:15 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. Areas most at risk are properties including Whitley Sands Refreshment Kiosk, Robinson Crusoe's Café at Tynemouth Longsands, Tynemouth Sailing Club and the area at Cullercoats Bay around the Lifeboat Station and the Dove Marine Laboratory. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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.