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Flood Alert: The Essex coast at Coalhouse Fort - 28th September 2026

📍 Thurrock 🌊 Thames Estuary 📅 28 September 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for The Essex coast at Coalhouse Fort in Thurrock on 28th September 2026. Affected watercourses included the Thames Estuary.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Crouch at Noak Bridge rose 0.06m, peaking at -0.72m.

Environment Agency advice issued

High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 1:00pm and 3:00pm today, Monday 28th September.  Areas most at risk are Coalhouse Fort and car park, and the low lying land between the fort and Coalhouse Point. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Southend of 3.45mAODN at 2:00pm, on Monday 28th September, which is 0.4m 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, whi

Monitoring gauges during this event

StationRiverRisePeak
Noak Bridge River Crouch +0.06m -0.72m

This report is automatically compiled from Environment Agency flood warning records and FloodRadar river-level monitoring data. Figures are observed gauge readings during the event period. This is a historical record, not a live warning — always check current flood warnings and gov.uk.