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Flood Alert: The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including Cley - 14th August 2026

📍 Norfolk 🌊 North Sea 📅 14 August 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including Cley in Norfolk on 14th August 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 tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible between 7.45 am and 09.45 tomorrow morning, Saturday 15th August.  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 3.55mAODN at 8.45am, on Saturday 15th August, which is 0.15m above tide tables, Wind Force 4 , North. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Avoid coastal roads, footpat

This report is automatically compiled from Environment Agency flood warning records and FloodRadar river-level monitoring data. Figures are observed gauge readings during the event period. This is a historical record, not a live warning — always check current flood warnings and gov.uk.