THE Environment Agency has urged residents in North East Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire to be alert to the potential for more flooding due to New Year tides.
Agency spokesman John Ray, said: "Astronomical tide levels for the first week of January are slightly higher than those experienced last Thursday.
"This does not, however, mean we will have a repeat of the flooding.
"This is because tidal flooding is caused by a combination of tide levels, tidal surge and strong winds.
"We know what astronomical tide levels are going to be years ahead, but weather conditions can only be forecast by the Met Office up to about a week in advance."
At Immingham for the first week of January are between 3.45 (on 1st) peaking at 3.77 on the 3rd, but what we don't know yet is what the weather will be.
"Last Thursday's astronomical tide at Immingham was 3.61 but it was this combined with strong winds and a large surge of over 1.6 metres above tide level which resulted in tidal flooding.
John said: "We have staff out on the ground checking our tidal defences and will carry out repairs where they are needed."
Details are available on Agency Floodline Warnings Direct on 0845 988 1188.
