Civic Intelligence
Flood Alerts & Warnings
Live Environment Agency alerts within about 25 miles of Newcastle and Gateshead, refreshed every 15 minutes.
Tyne and Wear coast
North Sea
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 05:45AM to 07:15AM on Saturday 18th July. Strong onshore winds combined with a spring tide may cause some wave overtopping in the Seaham Harbour, Hendon Prom, Seaburn Lower Prom and Roker Seafront areas. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. Similar conditions are currently expected on Sunday morning. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 18 July 2026 or as the situation changes.
Northumberland coast
North Sea
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 05:15AM to 06:45AM on Saturday 18th July. Strong onshore winds combined with a spring tide may cause some wave overtopping in the Beadnell Road Harbour North area. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. Similar conditions are currently expected on Sunday morning. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 18 July 2026 or as the situation changes.
Planning ahead?
Check the full national picture, river levels and 5-day flood risk at check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk. In an emergency call 999; for flood advice call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
Uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta), under the Open Government Licence.