Flood Alert Info - Tyne estuary
Area Description
Tyne estuary from Wylam to the North Sea coast, including Watergate Car Park at Newcastle Quayside.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2024 15:17
River Tyne
Higher than normal tides and strong winds are forecast tomorrow morning and may lead to flooding.
The tide is expected to be at its highest between 3:00AM and 3:30AM tomorrow morning (Monday, 16/12/2024). Flooding is possible two hours either side of this time.
Areas most at risk include low lying land, roads and footpaths particularly in the Newcastle Quayside area. Property flooding is not expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads as high water levels, large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 16/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2024 10:52
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary this afternoon (Saturday, 16/11/2024) and tomorrow morning (Sunday, 17/11/24) will be higher than normal due to high spring tides, large waves and spray overtopping.
Tides will be at their highest at 3:15 PM on 16/11/2024 and 03:30 AM on 17/11/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. High tide conditions can apply two to four hours either side of a high tide.
The area most likely to be affected will be Newcastle Quayside.
We continue to closely monitor the situation. We are not deploying the temporary flood barriers on the Quayside.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads as high water levels, large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 17/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2024 16:40
River Tyne
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast on the Tyne Estuary tomorrow morning, 16/11/2024.
Tides will be at their highest at 02:45 AM on 16/11/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. High tide conditions can apply two to four hours either side of a high tide.
Areas most at risk include low lying land, roads and footpaths near Newcastle Quayside.
Further flooding is possible during Sunday morning’s high tide due to higher than normal tides.
We are closely monitoring the situation. We are not deploying the temporary flood barriers on the Quayside.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads as high water levels, large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 16/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 10:40
River Tyne
High spring tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the Tyne Estuary this afternoon, 19/10/2024 and tomorrow morning, 20/10/2024.
Tides will be at their highest at 5:15 PM on 19/10/2024 and 5:30 AM on 20/10/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. High tide conditions can apply two to four hours either side of a high tide.
The areas most likely to be affected will be Newcastle Quayside and Tyne Estuary Riverside. We are not deploying the temporary flood barriers on the Quayside.
We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 11:00 AM on 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 14:41
River Tyne
High spring tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the Tyne Estuary tomorrow morning, 19/10/2024.
Tides will be at their highest at 04:45 AM on 19/10/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. High tide conditions can apply two to four hours either side of a high tide.
The areas most likely to be affected will be Newcastle Quayside and Tyne Estuary Riverside. We are not deploying the temporary flood barriers on the Quayside.
This alert is in force for the high tides on Friday morning (18/10/2024), Saturday morning and afternoon tides (19/10/2024), and Sunday mornings tide (20/10/2024).
We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 11:00AM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 12:00
River Tyne
High spring tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the Tyne Estuary tomorrow morning, 19/10/2024.
Tides will be at their highest at 04:45 AM on 19/10/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. High tide conditions can apply two to four hours either side of a high tide.
The areas most likely to be affected will be Newcastle Quayside and Tyne Estuary Riverside.
This alert is in force for the high tides on Friday morning (18/10/2024), Saturday morning and afternoon tides (19/10/2024), and Sunday mornings tide (20/10/2024).
We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 11:00AM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 11:12
River Tyne
High spring tides and strong winds may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the Tyne Estuary tomorrow morning, 18/10/2024.
Tides will be at their highest between 02:30AM and 03:30AM, 18/10/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. High tide conditions can apply two to four hours either side of a high tide.
The areas most likely to be affected will be Newcastle Quayside and Tyne Estuary Riverside.
This alert is in force for the high tides on Friday morning (18/10/2024), Saturday morning and afternoon tides (19/10/2024), and Sunday mornings tide (20/10/2024).
We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 11:00AM on 18/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 18:09
River Tyne
No property flooding is expected.
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
Highest tide level is expected to be at beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads at 3:30 AM on 17/10/2024. Flooding is possible for around 2 hours either side of this time.
Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads.
We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences.
Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Sep 2024 09:00
River Tyne
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to overtopping on the Newcastle Quayside and flooding at low lying areas.
Flooding is possible around the high tide between 5.45 AM on 21/09/2024 and 7:30 AM on 21/09/2024.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Avoid low lying paths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 21/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2024 08:59
River Tyne
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to overtopping on the Newcastle Quayside and flooding at low lying areas.
Flooding is possible around the high tide between 5.00 AM on 20/09/2024 and 6:30 AM on 20/09/2024.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next two days and as a result we may issue further flood alerts and warnings.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Avoid low lying paths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 21/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2024 15:59
River Tyne
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to overtopping on the Newcastle Quayside and flooding at low lying areas.
Flooding is possible around the high tide between 4:30 AM on 19/09/2024 and 6:00 AM on 19/09/2024.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next three days and as a result we may issue further flood alerts and warnings.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Avoid low lying paths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 19/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2024 15:05
River Tyne
High tides are expected due to a combination of high spring tides and a storm surge following Storm Lilian. Strong winds may cause large waves within the estuary tomorrow morning, 23/08/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 05:15 and 07:15, 23/08/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. The area most likely to be affected is Newcastle Quayside.
This alert is in force for the this evenings high tide, Thursday (22/08/2024) Friday mornings tide (23/08/2024), and Saturday mornings tide (24/08/24).
High tides are anticipated between 17:30 and 19:30, 22/08/2024, 05:15 and 07:15, 23/08/2024 and 06:00 and 08:00 24/08/2024. The flood risk impacts will be highest on the Friday morning tide, 23/08/2024. Please remain vigilant for any potential flood warnings around Newcastle Quayside.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please stay away from riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads as high water levels, large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 24/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Aug 2024 20:06
River Tyne
High tides are expected due to a combination of high spring tides and a storm surge from broader weather systems over the UK. Strong winds may cause large waves within the estuary tomorrow morning, 21/08/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 4:45AM and 5:15AM, 21/08/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. The area most likely to be affected is Newcastle Quayside.
This alert is in force for the high tides Wednesday (21/08/2024) Thursday (22/08/2024) and Friday morning (23/08/2024). High tides are anticipated between 05:15AM and 06:00AM, 22/08/2024 and 05:15AM and 07:15AM, 23/08/2024. The flood risk impacts will be highest on the Friday morning tide, 23/08/2024. Please remain vigilant for any potential flood warnings around Newcastle Quayside.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please stay away from riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads as high water levels, large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 23/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Apr 2024 09:48
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary this afternoon, 11/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 4 PM and 7 PM on 11/04/2024. Areas most affected will be the Newcastle Quayside.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 07:00 PM on 11/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 08:28
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary this afternoon, 10/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 4:45 PM and 5:45 PM on 10/04/2024. Areas most affected will be the Newcastle Quayside.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over today and tomorrow and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
We are closely monitoring the situation. As the risk to property has reduced, we are removing the temporary barrier at Newcastle Quayside this morning.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 07:00 PM on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 18:46
River Tyne
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, but water levels on the Tyne Estuary tomorrow afternoon, 10/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to the high tide.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 4:45 PM and 6:45 PM on 10/04/2024. Areas most affected will be Newcastle Quayside.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 10:11
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary this afternoon, 09/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM on 09/04/2024. Areas most affected will be the Newcastle Quayside.
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. We are closely monitoring the situation and have deployed the temporary barrier at Newcastle Quayside.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 07:00 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 18:55
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary tomorrow morning, 09/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 3:45 AM and 5:30 AM on 09/04/2024. Areas most affected will be the Newcastle Quayside.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and have deployed the temporary barriers along the Newcastle Quayside.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 10:01
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary this afternoon, 08/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM on 08/04/2024. Areas most affected will be the Newcastle Quayside.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and are deploying temporary barriers along the Newcastle Quayside.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 06:00 PM on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 17:11
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary tomorrow morning, 08/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 3:00 AM and 4:30 AM on 08/04/2024. Areas most affected will be the Newcastle Quayside.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. We are expecting a higher tide tomorrow afternoon, 08/04/2024, and will be deploying temporary barriers on Newcastle Quayside from 8:00 AM.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 11:56
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary this afternoon, 07/04/2024, will be higher than normal due to high tides.
Flooding is possible at riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads between 2:45 PM and 3:30 PM on 07/04/2024. Areas most affected will be the Newcastle Quayside.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts or warnings.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. We are expecting a higher tide tomorrow afternoon, 08/04/2024, and will be deploying temporary barriers on Newcastle Quayside from 8:00 AM.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 07/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 10:56
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary this evening, 14/03/2024, will be higher than normal due to high spring tides.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, particularly along the Newcastle Quayside.
Flooding is possible between 4:15PM and 8:15PM on 14/03/2024.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 8:00PM on 14/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2024 18:35
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary tomorrow, 14/03/2024, will be higher than normal due to high spring tides.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, particularly along the Newcastle Quayside.
Flooding is possible between 4:15PM and 8:15PM on 14/03/2024. The area will not be affected by the high tides tomorrow morning.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 8:00PM on 14/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2024 08:59
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary today, 13/03/2024, will be higher than normal due to high spring tides.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, particularly along the Newcastle Quayside. Flooding is possible between 4:45PM and 6:15PM on 13/03/2024.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 7:00PM on 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 18:14
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary tomorrow, 13/03/2024, will be higher than normal due to high spring tides.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, particularly along the Newcastle Quayside. Flooding is possible between 4:45PM and 6:15PM on 13/03/2024. The area will not be affected by the high tides tomorrow morning.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 09:43
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary today, 12/03/2024, will be higher than normal due to high spring tides.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, particularly along the Newcastle Quayside. Flooding is possible between 4:15PM and 5:15PM on 12/03/2024.
Temporary barriers along Newcastle Quayside will be deployed this morning. This is an exercise - we do not expect the levels of flooding that would require the barriers. No property flooding is expected.
We are expecting higher than normal tides today and tomorrow and will update this message each day.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 18:28
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary tomorrow afternoon, 12/03/2024, will be higher than normal due to high spring tides.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, particularly along the Newcastle Quayside. Flooding is possible between 4:15PM and 5:15PM on 12/03/2024.
Temporary barriers along Newcastle Quayside will be deployed from 7:00AM on 12/03/2024. This is an exercise - we do not expect the levels of flooding that would require the barriers. No property flooding is expected.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next two days and will update this message each day.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 11:35
River Tyne
Water levels on the Tyne Estuary this afternoon, 11/03/2024, will be higher than normal due to high spring tides.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, particularly along the Newcastle Quayside. Flooding is possible between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM on 11/03/2024.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next two days and will update this message each day.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 11/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2024 10:52
River Tyne
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 5:45PM, 10/03/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. Areas most likely to be affected are North Shields Western Quay promenade and surrounding areas, including riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 7:00PM on 10/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2024 17:17
River Tyne
High tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast tomorrow morning, 10/03/2024. Tides will be at their highest between 02:30AM and 06:00AM tomorrow, 10/03/2024 with wave overtopping possible during these times. Areas most likely to be affected are North Shields Western Quay promenade and surrounding areas, including riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 11:00AM on 10/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 09:57
River Tyne
This Flood Alert is issued for Monday afternoon's tide at 5:00 PM and Tuesday afternoon's tide at 6:00 PM. The high tide is higher than normal due to broader weather patterns and and high spring tides. Tuesday afternoon's tide at 6:00 PM will be marginally higher than Monday's.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, in particular low lying areas of Newcastle Quayside including carparking adjacent to the swing bridge.
Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM on 12/02/2024, and 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM on 13/02/2024.
A period of rainfall is forecast tomorrow (Tuesday) evening.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 08:17
River Tyne
Friday afternoon's tide at 3:00 PM is higher than normal due to strong winds and spring tides. Large waves and spray overtopping is expected on the coast. Areas most at risk are the North Shields Western Quay Promenade, impacts are also expected at beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. No property flooding is expected.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 6:00 PM on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 15:53
River Tyne
Friday morning's tide at 2:45 AM is higher than normal due to strong winds and spring tides. Large waves and spray overtopping is expected on the coast. Areas most at risk are the North Shields Western Quay Promenade, impacts are also expected at beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. No property flooding is expected.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next few days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 10:30 AM on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2024 10:45
River Tyne
Sunday afternoon’s tide at 5:15 PM will be higher than normal due to high spring tides and strong winds.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads, particularly along the Newcastle Quayside. Flooding is possible between 3:00 PM and 7:00 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 alerts.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please be careful along riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads as large waves and overtopping water could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 14/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 15:29
River Tyne
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 23:12
River Tyne
This Flood Alert has been updated because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely throughout the morning on 21/10/2023 between 05:00 AM and 09:00 AM.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Weather conditions are expected to produce large onshore waves.
After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 10:00 AM on 21/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2023 11:33
River Tyne
This Flood Alert has been updated because some minor flooding to coastal roads and footpaths is likely throughout the afternoon on 20/10/2023 between 04:00 PM and 08:00 PM.
Areas most at risk include riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads.
Weather conditions are expected to produce large onshore waves.
After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
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 PM on 20/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2023 19:13
River Tyne
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 18 Oct 2023 18:27
River Tyne
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 1 Oct 2023 16:46
River Tyne
This Flood Alert remains in place due to the high tides forecast from early Monday morning on 02/10/2023.
Flooding to low lying land, roads and footpaths is possible between 04:42 AM and 06:42 AM on Monday 02/10/2023. Areas most at risk include from Wylam to the North Sea coast, including Watergate Car Park at Newcastle Quayside.
Tide levels are expected to be higher than usual due to the high spring tides. The early morning tide for Monday is also forecast to be higher than usual, and therefore we expect this alert to remain in force over the weekend. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please stay away from riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads as high water levels, large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 02/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2023 16:43
River Tyne
This Flood Alert remains in place due to the high tides forecast from early Sunday morning on 01/10/2023.
Flooding to low lying land, roads and footpaths is possible between 04:00 AM and 06:00 AM on Sunday 01/10/2023. Areas most at risk include from Wylam to the North Sea coast, including Watergate Car Park at Newcastle Quayside.
Tide levels are expected to be higher than usual due to the high spring tides. The early morning tide for Monday is also forecast to be higher than usual, and therefore we expect this alert to remain in force over the weekend. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please stay away from riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads as high water levels, large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 17:00PM on 01/10/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2023 16:22
River Tyne
This Flood Alert remains in place due to the high tides forecast from early Saturday morning on 30/09/2023.
Flooding to low lying land, roads and footpaths is possible between 03:00 AM and 05:30 AM. Areas most at risk include from Wylam to the North Sea coast, including Watergate Car Park at Newcastle Quayside.
Tide levels are expected to be higher than usual due to the high spring tides. The early morning tide for Monday is also forecast to be higher than usual, and therefore we expect this alert to remain in force over the weekend. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please stay away from riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads as high water levels, large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 17:00PM on 30/09/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2023 17:01
River Tyne
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tides forecast from early Friday morning on 29/09/2023.
Flooding to low lying land, roads and footpaths is possible between 02:30 AM and 04:30 AM. Areas most at risk include from Wylam to the North Sea coast, including Watergate Car Park at Newcastle Quayside.
Tide levels are expected to be higher than usual due to the high spring tides. The early morning tides for Saturday and Monday are also forecast to be higher than usual, and therefore we expect this alert to remain in force over the weekend. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please stay away from riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads as high water levels, large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 17:00PM on 29/09/2023, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 31 Aug 2023 18:01
River Tyne
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 alert area: Tyne Estuary
Flood Alert issued on 23 Mar 2023 04:56
River Tyne
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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 Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 16:16
River Tyne
As a result of high spring tides and strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast are expected between 01:45AM and 03:30AM on Tuesday, 22/11/2022.
Areas most at risk include low lying land, roads and footpaths in the North Shields Western Quay prom area.
We will continue to monitor levels and conditions closely.
Please avoid low lying land, roads and footpaths where high water levels, large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 22/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 14:11
River Tyne
High Spring tides and a minor surge from a low pressure system are expected to cause higher than usual levels tomorrow morning, 07/11/2021. Tides will be at their highest between 03:45 AM and 05:00 AM, 07/11/2021. Flooding to low lying land, footpaths and roads is possible during these times and conditions may apply 2 to 4 hours either side of the high tide. The area along the Estuary most at risk is Newcastle Quayside. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Spring tides peak over the weekend and combined with unsettled weather may result in us issuing this alert for subsequent tides on Sunday, 07/11/2021. Our incident duty staff are monitoring the situation closely and will issue Flood Warnings if required. This message will be updated at 10:00 AM, 07/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 11:46
River Tyne
Elevated tidal levels are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of high spring tides and surge conditions. Tides will be at their highest between 16:40 and 17:45 12/03/2020. Flooding to low lying land, footpaths and roads is possible during these times and conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert for tomorrow’s tide (13/03/2020) if necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 13:21
River Tyne
High Spring tides and a minor surge from a low pressure system are expected to cause higher than usual tide this afternoon, 11/03/2020. Tides will be at their highest between 15:30 and 18:30 11/03/2020. Flooding to low lying land, footpaths and roads is possible during these times and conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. The area along the Estuary most at risk is Newcastle Quayside. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated this evening, or as the situation changes. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert for tomorrow’s early morning tide (12/03/2020) if necessary.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 19:49
River Tyne
High Spring tides and a minor surge from a low pressure system are expected to cause higher than usual tidal levels tomorrow morning, 11/03/2020. There is no significant wind or wave action expected, however wave overtopping is possible due to elevated tidal levels. Tides will be at their highest between 03:30 and 05:00, 11/03/2020 at Newcastle Quayside. Flooding to 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 beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated this tomorrow morning, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 12:12
River Tyne
High Spring tides and a minor surge from a low pressure system are expected to cause higher than usual tidal levels this afternoon, Tuesday, 10/03/20. There is no wind or significant wave action expected, but wave overtopping is possible due to elevated tidal levels.
Tides will be at their highest between 15:45 and 16:15 today, 10/03/2020. Flooding to 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 beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated this evening, 10/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 16:18
River Tyne
High spring tides together with strong winds associated with storm Ciara mean that large waves and sea spray are forecast to affect coastal areas today. Tides will be at their highest between 15:30 and 16:30 this afternoon (10/02/2020). The main area of concern is Newcastle Quayside. Flooding to properties and roads is possible 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. 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 Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 12:51
River Tyne
High spring tides together with strong winds associated with storm Ciara mean that large waves and sea spray are forecast to affect coastal areas today. Tides will be at their highest between 15:30 and 16:30 this afternoon (20/02/2020). The main area of concern is Newcastle Quayside. Flooding to properties and roads is possible 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. 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 Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 20:56
River Tyne
High spring tides together with strong winds associated with storm Ciara mean that large waves and sea spray are forecast to affect coastal areas.
Tides will be at their highest between 03:00 and 05:00 tomorrow morning (Monday 10th February).
The main areas of concern is Newcastle Quayside.
Flooding to properties and roads is possible 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 Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 11:38
River Tyne
A tidal surge and waves are expected to overtop sea defences on the Tyne Estuary between 16:45 and 19:15 today, 14/01/2020. This is due to high spring tides and strong winds combined with low pressure in the North Sea. The main area of concern is North Shields Western Promenade, North Shields Low Lights Promenade and Newcastle Quayside. 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. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast. We will continue to monitor the situation and reissue this Alert for any subsequent tides if required. For tide levels at North Shields please see local tide tables or the GOV.UK website. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2020 13:37
River Tyne
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences with sea spray expected on the Tyne Estuary between 16:45 and 18:45 today, 13/01/2020. This is due to high spring tides and strong winds combined with low pressure in the North Sea. The main area of concern is North Shields Western Promenade.
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. People are advised to stay away from risk areas and take care next to the coast.
We will continue to monitor the situation and reissue this Alert for any subsequent tides if required. For tide levels at North Shields please see local tide tables or the GOV.UK website.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 14/01/2020, or as the situation changes.