Storm, flood and power cut status for NE12 (North Tyneside)
Live local information for North Tyneside, checked 7 Nov 2026, 02:06 UK time. Refreshed nightly.
River: Ouse Burn 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 NE12 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 | 5.1 km NE6 5AQ, NE6 5AS, NE6 5BE | 7 Nov 2026, 04:00 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 | North Tyneside for sandbags, road closures and rest centres |
| Emergency | 999 if life is at risk |
About NE12
The NE12 postcode district, in North Tyneside (North East). About 36,636 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 Ouse Burn at Gosforth, 2.9 km away. Flood information here comes from Environment Agency.
| Area covered | NE12 |
|---|---|
| Local council | North Tyneside |
| Region | North East |
| Population | 36,636 (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 | Ouse Burn at Gosforth, 2.9 km |
| Centre (approx.) | 55.025, -1.571 |
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
- NE28 North Tyneside 4.1 km
- NE3 Blakelaw and North Fenham 4.4 km
- NE6 Newcastle upon Tyne 5.2 km
- NE23 Cramlington 6.2 km
- NE1 Newcastle upon Tyne 6.4 km
- NE29 North Tyneside 6.9 km
Straight-line distance between district centres. More in North East 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.