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  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir
    Active Warning
    Started:18:12 BST Friday 14 August
    Issued:18:12 BST Friday 14 August

    High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 04:30 AM to 06:30 AM on Saturday 15 August. The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.60 mAOD at 05:30 AM on Saturday 15th August. Locations most affected will be Putney Embankment (SW15), Chiswick Mall and Strand on the Green (W4), Thames Bank at Mortlake (SW14), Ranelagh Drive (TW1), Friars Lane and Water Lane (TW9), Riverside and The Embankment at Twickenham, and the Towpath below Teddington Lock. Flooding of properties is not expected. Astronomical tide levels are rising/falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 3 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain steady for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:The Suffolk coast at Southwold
    Active Warning
    Started:16:25 BST Friday 14 August
    Issued:16:25 BST Friday 14 August

    High tides tomorrow may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible between 10.45 am and 12.45pm tomorrow, Saturday 15th August. We expect high tide levels at the harbourside in Southwold. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.60mAODN at 11.45am, on Saturday 15th August, which is 0.27m above tide tables, Wind Force 4 , North Easterly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including Cley
    Active Warning
    Started:16:15 BST Friday 14 August
    Issued:16:15 BST Friday 14 August

    High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible between 7.45 am and 09.45 tomorrow morning, Saturday 15th August. We expect to see water on roads and paths to beaches and on the quays in Brancaster, Burnham Overy, Holkham, Wells and Blakeney. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Wells of 3.55mAODN at 8.45am, on Saturday 15th August, which is 0.15m above tide tables, Wind Force 4 , North. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:The north Norfolk coast from East Cley to Kelling Hard, including Salthouse
    Active Warning
    Started:16:15 BST Friday 14 August
    Issued:16:15 BST Friday 14 August

    High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible between 7.45 am and 09.45 tomorrow morning, Saturday 15th August. We may see water on Beach Road at Cley, and Beach Road at Salthouse, and footpaths in the marshes may also become inaccessible. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Wells of 3.55mAODN at 8.45am, on Saturday 15th August, which is 0.15m above tide tables, Wind Force 4 , North. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries
    Active Warning
    Started:16:00 BST Friday 14 August
    Issued:16:00 BST Friday 14 August

    High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible between 1.15 am and 3.15 am tomorrow morning, Saturday 15th August. The flood gates at Felixstowe seafront will be closed. The waterfront at Pin Mill, and The Strand at Wherstead under the Orwell Bridge may be flooded. Water may be on the quay at Mistley. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.54mAODN at 2.15am, on Saturday 15th August, which is 0.34m above tide tables, Wind Force 3 , North Easterly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 15 October 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:The tidal Deben estuary
    Active Warning
    Started:16:00 BST Friday 14 August
    Issued:16:00 BST Friday 14 August

    High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible between 1.15 am and 3.15 am tomorrow morning, Saturday 15th August. Tide levels will be high around the boat yard in Felixstowe Ferry hamlet at the end of Ferry Road, and along riverside areas in Woodbridge and Waldringfield, as well as in surrounding marshland. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.54mAODN at 2.15am, on Saturday 15th August, which is 0.34m above tide tables, Wind Force 3, North Easterly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries
    Active Warning
    Started:16:00 BST Friday 14 August
    Issued:16:00 BST Friday 14 August

    High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible between 1.15 am and 3.15 am tomorrow morning, Saturday 15th August. Clacton Promenade, Lee-over-Sands and Brightlingsea sea front may see some wave overtopping and spray. The Strood at Mersea Island, Coast Road and car parks on the front at West Mersea, and the Hythe and Promenade at Maldon may be flooded. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Clacton of 2.76mAODN at 2.15am, on Saturday 15th August, which is 0.32m above tide tables, Wind Force 3 , North Easterly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Coast at North Morecambe Bay
    Active Warning
    Started:15:48 BST Friday 14 August
    Issued:15:48 BST Friday 14 August

    High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from from 00:45 to 02:15 on 15/08/2026. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths along the coast at North Morecambe Bay from Roosebeck to Carnforth including low lying areas around Ulverston, Greenodd, Haverthwaite, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Levens, Milnthorpe, Sandside, Arnside and Silverdale. We are nearing the end of a period of high spring tides and are not expecting any further tides to reach Flood Alert Level in this cycle. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston
    Active Warning
    Started:14:47 BST Friday 14 August
    Issued:14:47 BST Friday 14 August

    High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 00:30am to 01:45am on 15/08/2026. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. Locations most affected will be Tiger's Tail, Wyre Dock, Burrow's Marsh, Burn Naze, Thornton, Trunnah, Stanah, Poulton-le-Fylde, Skippool, Hambleton, Cold Row, Little Singleton, Little Eccleston and Crow Woods. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton
    Active Warning
    Started:14:12 BST Friday 14 August
    Issued:14:12 BST Friday 14 August

    High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible around 8:30PM to 10:30PM on Friday 14th of August 2026. Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth Portbury of 7.46 mAODN at 9:30PM on 14/08/26, which is 0.14 m above tide tables, with North-Westerly force 3 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Coast from Heacham to north of King's Lynn in Norfolk
    Active Warning
    Started:14:00 BST Friday 14 August
    Issued:14:00 BST Friday 14 August

    High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 06.45am to 10.45am on Saturday 15 August. Locations most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at King's Lynn of 4.54mAODN at 08:45am on 15 August 2026, Wind Force 5, North Westerly. The high tide tomorrow evening is not expected to be as high.ost affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Hunstanton coast in Norfolk
    Active Warning
    Started:13:59 BST Friday 14 August
    Issued:13:59 BST Friday 14 August

    High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 06.45am to 10.45am on Saturday 15 August. Areas most at risk are around Hunstanton seafront. Flood gates in the area will be closed by the Local Authority which will make access difficult. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at King's Lynn of 4.54mAODN at 08:45am on 15 August 2026, Wind Force 5, North Westerly. The high tide tomorrow evening is not expected to be as high. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Somerset coast at Porlock Weir
    Active Warning
    Started:11:48 BST Friday 14 August
    Issued:11:48 BST Friday 14 August

    The current sequence of high Spring tides, peaks this evening and may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible around 21:00 on Friday 14th August. Flooding is forecast to affect locations at Porlock Bay, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley of 6.49 mAODN at 21:00 on 14/08/26, which is 1.02m above tide tables, with Westerly force 5 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) After the high tide at 21:00 on 14/8/26, the weather is forecast to improve and no further flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 12:00AM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.