A Flood Alert was issued for The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to and including Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries in Essex, Southend-on-Sea on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Crouch, River Roach, North Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Crouch at Wickford rose 0.51m, peaking at 0.70m, while the Sandon Brook at Sandon Bridge climbed 0.16m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible 10:00pm Sunday 25th October to 12:00am Monday 26th October. Tide levels will be high at Battlesbridge, and Hullbridge riversides. Creeksea Ferry Road onto Wallasea Island may be flooded. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Clacton of 3.33mAODN at 11:00pm, on Sunday 25th October, which is 0.78m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, South-Westerly. Tides will remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. This message
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford | River Crouch | +0.51m | 0.70m |
| Sandon Bridge | Sandon Brook | +0.16m | 0.25m |
| Appleford Bridge | River Blackwater | +0.14m | 0.60m |
| Guithavon Valley | River Brain | +0.06m | 0.27m |