A Flood Alert was issued for The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries in Essex, Suffolk on 3rd March 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea, River Orwell, River Deben.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Brett at Hadleigh rose 0.06m, peaking at 0.48m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible Flooding is possible between 10:45am and 12:45pm today, Tuesday 3 March. The flood gates at Felixstowe seafront will be closed. The waterfront at Pin Mill, and The Strand at Wherstead under the Orwell Bridge may be flooded. Water may be on the quay at Mistley. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.57mAODN at 11:45am today which is 0.55m above tide tables, Wind Force 4, North Easterly. No further high tides are expected over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footp
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadleigh | River Brett | +0.06m | 0.48m |