Montrose hit with flood warning as locals urged to ‘act now’

Sepa says a "combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions" will bring flooding from the sea.

By Chloe Burrell

November 15 2024, 1:44pm

Flooding could hit coastal areas of Montrose. Image: Graham Brown/DC Thomson

A flood warning has been issued for parts of Montrose – with locals urged to “act now”.

Low-lying land, roads and properties in the town could be hit in the early hours of Saturday.

Flooding is expected between 1.15am and 1.45am.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) says “a combination of high tides and prevailing weather conditions” will bring flooding from the sea.

The area of Montrose covered by the flood warning. Image: Sepa/Google Maps

A map has been released as part of the Montrose flood warning – the second-highest level of alert – showing areas that could be affected.

It includes land along the beach area, the River South Esk and parts of Montrose Basin.

The warning says people living in affected areas should “act now”, adding: “Remain vigilant and remember, it is your responsibility to take actions which help protect yourself and your property.”

Flooding could hit the beach area. Image: Sepa/Google Maps

Areas by the River South Esk are at risk. Image: Sepa/Google Maps

Areas by Montrose Basin could also flood. Image: Sepa/Google Maps

A warning has also been issued for Stonehaven with flooding expected to affect land at Cowie Boatie Row in the Aberdeenshire town between 12.30am and 1.30am.

Sepa says both alerts will be in place until further notice.

Angus Council says it is aware of the warning and has directed locals to its dedicated flooding advice page.

Meanwhile, a snow and ice warning has been issued for parts of Fife and Stirling on Monday.