A Flood Alert was issued for The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including Cley in Norfolk on 18th April 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.
Local monitoring gauges did not record a significant level change for this event, which may indicate a precautionary or rainfall-forecast-based alert.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible between 6:45pm and 8:45pm today, Saturday 18 April. We expect to see water on roads and paths to beaches and on the quays in Brancaster, Burnham Overy, Holkham, Wells and Blakeney. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Wells of 3.52mAODN at 7:45pm today Saturday 18 April which is 0.22m above tide tables, Wind Force 3, 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 upd