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The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water

The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water including Beccles Quay, Oulton Broad, Somerleyton, St Olaves, Haddiscoe and Belton

Flood alert area Waveney Norfolk, Suffolk East Anglia

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Raised: 26 Oct 2026 at 10:00am • Updated: 26 Oct 2026 at 10:00am
Higher than normal tides today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 09:00am to 3:00pm on Monday 26th October.
We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. Levels can take several hours to peak.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
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 10:00am Flood Alert
Higher than normal tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 09:00am to 3:00pm on Monday 26th October. We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. Levels can take several hours to peak. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or dr...
25 Oct 2026 at 1:00pm Flood Alert
Higher than normal tides overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 6:30pm to 9:30pm on Sunday 25th October.  We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. Levels can take several hours to peak. Levels will also be high tomorrow morning, with flooding possible from 5:00am to 8:...
24 Oct 2026 at 1:09pm Warning No Longer in Force
There is no longer a threat of flooding. Tidal 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 roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnece...
23 Oct 2026 at 2:31pm Flood Alert
High tides and forecast weather conditions tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 9:30am to 12:30pm on Saturday 24th October.  We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. Levels can take several hours to peak.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care a...
10 Oct 2026 at 4:22pm 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 7:56am Flood Alert
Higher than normal tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 10:00AM to 2:00PM on Saturday 10th October.  We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. Levels can take several hours to peak.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or ...
8 Oct 2026 at 3:46pm 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...
7 Oct 2026 at 3:16pm Flood Alert
Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible Flooding is possible from 10:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday 08 October.  We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. Levels can take several hours to peak...
6 Oct 2026 at 10:45am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding. Tidal 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 roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnece...
5 Oct 2026 at 5:17pm Flood Alert
Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 06:30 AM to 08:30 AM on Tuesday 06 October.  We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. Levels can take several hours to peak.  We are closely m...
29 Sep 2026 at 9:03pm Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care o...
28 Sep 2026 at 10:13am Flood Alert
High river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible today, Monday 28th September.  We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or drivi...
14 Sep 2026 at 8:59am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Tidal 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 watersid...
13 Sep 2026 at 9:07am Flood Alert
High river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible today, Sunday, 13th September.  We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driv...
20 Jul 2026 at 10:02am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Tidal 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 watersid...
19 Jul 2026 at 9:16am Flood Alert
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today, Sunday 19 July between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walkin...
18 Jul 2026 at 9:12am Flood Alert
High river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible today, Saturday 18 July.  We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving th...
12 May 2026 at 9:35am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Tidal 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 watersid...
11 May 2026 at 1:54pm Flood Alert
Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, this evening may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible between 7pm and 9pm tonight on Monday 11th May 2026.  We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high this evening due to tide l...
31 Mar 2026 at 9:54am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Tidal 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 watersid...
30 Mar 2026 at 2:07pm Flood Alert
Tide locking where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible between 20:30-22:30 tonight, 30.03.2026. We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide...
29 Mar 2026 at 3:33pm Flood Alert
Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible tomorrow, 30.03.2026  We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide locking, whic...
26 Mar 2026 at 9:53am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care o...
25 Mar 2026 at 9:24am Flood Alert
Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, this afternoon may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 3pm to 6pm on Wednesday 25th March, and from 4am to 7am on Thursday 26th March.  We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will rema...
12 Mar 2026 at 8:10am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care o...
11 Mar 2026 at 3:25pm Flood Alert
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 3am to 7am on Thursday 12 March 2026.  We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide locking, which is where tides restrict normal drainage of the...
16 Feb 2026 at 2:36pm Flood Alert
1 Jan 2026 at 2:59pm Flood Alert
10 Dec 2025 at 3:46pm Flood Alert
24 Nov 2025 at 11:22am Flood Alert
16 Nov 2025 at 9:59am Flood Alert
23 Oct 2025 at 9:01am Flood Alert
5 Oct 2025 at 4:04pm Flood Alert
4 Oct 2025 at 2:49pm Flood Alert
24 Feb 2025 at 2:56pm Flood Alert
30 Jan 2025 at 8:20am Flood Alert
25 Jan 2025 at 9:35am Flood Alert
9 Jan 2025 at 3:07pm Flood Alert
8 Jan 2025 at 9:03am Flood Alert
6 Jan 2025 at 9:00am Flood Alert
2 Jan 2025 at 10:06am Flood Alert
23 Dec 2024 at 9:03am Flood Alert
22 Dec 2024 at 3:16pm Flood Alert
22 Dec 2024 at 9:21am Flood Alert
21 Dec 2024 at 3:19pm Flood Alert
19 Dec 2024 at 3:57pm Flood Alert
19 Dec 2024 at 10:05am Flood Alert
18 Dec 2024 at 4:34pm Flood Alert
5 Dec 2024 at 3:53pm Flood Alert
2 Dec 2024 at 1:53pm Flood Alert

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Floodline quick dial: 213340 — call 0345 988 1188 and give that code for a recorded update on this area.
Area code: 054WATBT3

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