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The tidal Deben estuary

The tidal Deben estuary, from Felixstowe Ferry and Bawdsey to Ufford

Flood alert area River Deben, North Sea Suffolk East Anglia

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Raised: 26 Oct 2026 at 11:05am • Updated: 26 Oct 2026 at 11:05am
High tides today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 10:15am to 12:15pm Monday 26th October.
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 2.70mAODN at 11:15am, on Monday 26th October, which is 0.62m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, Southerly. The next high tide tomorrow is not expected to be as high as Storm Boelo moves past us.
We are closing flood gates .
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Tuesday 27 October or as the situation changes.

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Flood Event History (50)

26 Oct 2026 at 11:05am Flood Alert
High tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 10:15am to 12:15pm Monday 26th October. 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. ...
25 Oct 2026 at 1:00pm Flood Alert
High tides this evening may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible Flooding is possible from 10:15pm Sunday 25th October to 12:15am Monday 26th October.  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 Wa...
14 Oct 2026 at 8:47am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding. The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths ...
13 Oct 2026 at 3:41pm Flood Alert
High tides overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 1:30am to 3:30am on Wednesday 14th October.  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 m...
11 Oct 2026 at 8:47am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding. We do not expect to see similar impacts from the next high tide. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary...
10 Oct 2026 at 4:16pm Flood Alert
High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 11:45pm on Saturday 10th October to 1:45am on Sunday 11th October. 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 wel...
10 Oct 2026 at 8:05am Flood Alert
High tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 11:15am to 1:15pm on Saturday 10th October. 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 marshla...
9 Oct 2026 at 2:10pm Flood Alert
High tides overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on consecutive tides from 11pm on Friday 9th October through to 1am on Saturday 10th October.  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 a...
28 Sep 2026 at 5:07pm Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waters...
28 Sep 2026 at 8:23am Flood Alert
High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible between 12:30pm and 2:30pm today, Monday 28th September.  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 ...
12 Sep 2026 at 8:49am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  We do not expect to see similar impacts from the next high tide.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roa...
11 Sep 2026 at 3:28pm Flood Alert
High tides overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible between 12am and 2am overnight on Saturday 12th September.  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 sur...
15 Aug 2026 at 11:31am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside roa...
15 Aug 2026 at 10:54am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside ro...
15 Aug 2026 at 9:01am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waters...
14 Aug 2026 at 4:00pm Flood Alert
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 ...
19 Apr 2026 at 10:31am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waters...
18 Apr 2026 at 3:07pm Flood Alert
High tides overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible between 12:30am and 2:30am tomorrow, Sunday 19 April.  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 surround...
3 Mar 2026 at 3:25pm Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waters...
3 Mar 2026 at 8:40am Flood Alert
High tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible between 10:45am and 12:45pm today, Tuesday 3 March.  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 ma...
17 Feb 2026 at 8:19am Flood Alert
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1 Jan 2026 at 2:37pm Flood Alert
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Floodline quick dial: 213578 — call 0345 988 1188 and give that code for a recorded update on this area.
Area code: 054WACDV4A

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