Storm, flood and power cut status for HU6 (Cottingham)
Live local information for Cottingham, Woodmansey, checked 7 Nov 2026, 02:10 UK time. Refreshed nightly.
River: Setting Dyke steady.
What to do now
- If your power is off, report it or get updates by calling 105.
- Keep fridge and freezer doors shut.
- Use torches rather than candles, and switch off appliances that could start up unattended.
- See the full power cut checklist.
Flood warnings and alerts nearby
No flood alerts or warnings within 15 km of HU6 at the last check.
For your exact address, check Check for flooding and your long-term flood risk on GOV.UK.
Nearest river level
Reading at 7 Nov 2026, 01:30 UK time. See the live graph on GOV.UK.
Power cuts nearby
| Type | Distance and postcodes | Expected back on |
|---|---|---|
| Localised Fault | 0.6 km HU6 9JL, HU6 9JP | 7 Nov 2026, 01:00 UK time |
From the live power cut data published by Northern Powergrid. For the very latest, call 105 or see their power cut map.
Local contacts
| Power cut | 105 (free, any network) · your operator is Northern Powergrid |
| Flooding | Floodline 0345 988 1188 (24 hours) |
| Extra help | Northern Powergrid Priority Services Register |
| Council | Hull for sandbags, road closures and rest centres |
| Emergency | 999 if life is at risk |
About HU6
The HU6 postcode district covers Cottingham and Woodmansey, in Hull (Yorkshire and The Humber). About 36,013 people lived here at the 2021 census (ONS Census 2021). Electricity is delivered over the Northern Powergrid network, whose live power cut data feeds this page. The nearest river level gauge is on the Setting Dyke at North Hull National Avenue, 2.4 km away. Flood information here comes from Environment Agency.
| Area covered | Cottingham and Woodmansey |
|---|---|
| Local council | Hull |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Population | 36,013 (2021 census, ONS Census 2021) |
| Power network | Northern Powergrid |
| Live power cut data | Northern Powergrid live power cuts open data |
| Flood data | Environment Agency |
| Nearest river gauge | Setting Dyke at North Hull National Avenue, 2.4 km |
| Centre (approx.) | 53.781, -0.372 |
Population: ONS Census 2021 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Council: ONS Postcode Directory (most postcodes in the district). Location: postcodes.io (ONS, OS). Power network: NESO GB DNO licence areas.
Closest districts we cover
- HU5 Anlaby with Anlaby Common 2.4 km
- HU7 Wawne 3.0 km
- HU1 Kingston upon Hull, City of 4.8 km
- HU9 Kingston upon Hull, City of 6.1 km
- HU17 Beverley 8.1 km
- DN15 Alkborough 26.1 km
Straight-line distance between district centres. More in Yorkshire and The Humber and on the Northern Powergrid network.
Neighbouring postcode districts
Data credits
Flood warnings and river levels from the Environment Agency real-time flood-monitoring API; postcode district location from postcodes.io (ONS, OS). Both under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Power cuts from Northern Powergrid live power cuts open data, used under the Northern Powergrid Open Data Licence v1.0. This page is a snapshot and can be hours old.