A Flood Alert was issued for The Essex coast at Coalhouse Fort in Thurrock on 13th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Thames Estuary.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Ingrebourne at Gaynes Park rose 0.05m, peaking at 0.14m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 2:00am to 4:00am on Wednesday 14th October. Locations most affected will be 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 3.4 mAODN at 3:00am, on Wednesday 14th October, which is 0.52m above tide tables, Wind Force 4, Westerly. No further high tides are expected over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. This message will be updated b
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaynes Park | River Ingrebourne | +0.05m | 0.14m |