Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes amid fears of flooding along the east coast.
A 'small number' of properties were flooded in Whitby, while the tidal surge also came over defences in Scarborough.
In Hornsea an elderly woman and two children were rescued from a floating car.
Police have issued an urgent warning to people who they say have been risking their lives by walking too close to the stormy seas.
Communities in Whitby and Scarborough have been bearing the brunt of wintry weather, as the gale force winds and high tides hit the region's east coast, with weather warnings in place for tomorrow.
The clean up's underway in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire after last night's tidal surge battered the coast line.
Hornsea and Withernsea have taken the brunt of overnight storm tides.
Residents of five properties in Hornsea are unable to return to their homes tonight. It is hoped they will be able to do so tomorrow.