A Flood Alert was issued for The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries in Essex, Suffolk on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea, River Orwell, River Deben.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Lark at Clopton rose 0.28m, peaking at 0.57m, while the River Stour at Langham climbed 0.12m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 10:15pm Sunday 25th October to 12:15am Monday 26th 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 2.9mAODN at 11:15pm, on Sunday 25th October, which is 0.83m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, Westerly Tides will remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footp
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clopton | River Lark | +0.28m | 0.57m |
| Langham | River Stour | +0.12m | 0.44m |
| Debenham | River Deben | +0.07m | 0.32m |
| Brandeston | River Deben | +0.06m | 0.38m |
| Hadleigh | River Brett | +0.06m | 0.38m |
| Creeting | Stonham Watercourse | +0.05m | 0.28m |