A Flood Alert was issued for The Norfolk coast from Caister to Gorleston, including Great Yarmouth in Norfolk on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Waveney at Oulton Broad rose 1.68m, peaking at 1.10m, while the River Yare at Reedham climbed 1.67m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 7:15pm to 9:15pm on Sunday 25th October. We expect high tide levels at Gorleston-on-Sea and water on towpaths and quaysides throughout Great Yarmouth. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Great Yarmouth of 1.92mAODN at 8:15pm, on Saturday 25th October, which is 0.98m above tide tables, Wind Force 7, 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 will be updated by 10:00AM o
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Broad | River Waveney | +1.68m | 1.10m |
| Reedham | River Yare | +1.67m | 1.59m |
| Three Mile House | River Bure | +1.51m | 1.23m |