A Flood Alert was issued for King's Lynn, West Lynn and The Wash frontage in Norfolk in Norfolk on 27th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Great Ouse, North Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Great Ouse at Welney Causeway rose 0.08m, peaking at 0.80m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides and forecast weather conditions tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 4:45am to 8:45am on Wednesday 28 October . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at King's Lynn of 4.85 mAODN at 6:45am, on 28 October, which is 0.74m above tide tables, Wind Force 5, South Westerly. No further high tides are expected over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:30AM on W
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welney Causeway | River Great Ouse | +0.08m | 0.80m |