Flood warning issued for Sunderland coastline

People are warned to be prepared for flooding as The Environmental Agency issues flood warnings and further flood alerts for the Sunderland area.

North Sea at Roker, issued at 3.17pm

Warning: Flooding is expected and immediate action is required.

The alert states that large and powerful waves are expected due to spring tides, low pressure and strong winds.

Flood warning issued and two additional flood alerts for Wearside.placeholder image
Flood warning issued and two additional flood alerts for Wearside.

High tide will be between 4am and 6am today.

Areas most at risk are the Amusement Arcades and Grannie Annie’s.

Wear estuary, issued at 3.02pm

The alert states that large and powerful waves are expected due to spring tides, low pressure and strong winds. High tide will be between 3.45am and 6.15am today.

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