A Flood Alert was issued for The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries in Essex, Suffolk on 13th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea, River Orwell, River Deben.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Deben at Brandeston rose 0.07m, peaking at 0.35m, while the River Deben at Debenham climbed 0.05m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 1:30am to 3:30am on Wednesday 14th October. 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 2.7 mAODN at 2:30am, on Wednesday 14th October, which is 0.71m above tide tables, Wind Force 4, Westerly. No further high tides are expected over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeston | River Deben | +0.07m | 0.35m |
| Debenham | River Deben | +0.05m | 0.26m |