A Flood Alert was issued for The Essex coast at Coalhouse Fort in Thurrock on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Thames Estuary.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Crouch at Wickford rose 0.51m, peaking at 0.70m, while the River Crouch at Noak Bridge climbed 0.46m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible Flooding is possible from 10:30pm Sunday 25th October to 12:30am Monday 26th 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 3.59mAODN at 11:30pm, on Sunday 25th October, which is 0.69m above tide tables, Wind Force 5, South-Westerly. The high tide tomorrow morning is expected to be as high. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford | River Crouch | +0.51m | 0.70m |
| Noak Bridge | River Crouch | +0.46m | -0.27m |
| Hall Place | River Cray | +0.39m | 0.41m |
| Gaynes Park | River Ingrebourne | +0.26m | 0.41m |
| Hornchurch_Bretons Farm | River Beam | +0.21m | 0.33m |
| Crayford | River Cray | +0.20m | 0.40m |