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Flood Alert: The Suffolk coast at Southwold - 29th March 2026

📍 Suffolk 🌊 North Sea 📅 29 March 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for The Suffolk coast at Southwold in Suffolk on 29th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Waveney at Oulton Broad rose 1.32m, peaking at 1.01m.

Environment Agency advice issued

Higher than normal tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 07:30am to 09:30am on Monday 30th March.  We expect high tide levels at the harbourside in Southwold. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.76mAODN at 08:30am tomorrow Monday 30 March which is 0.98m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, North westerly. The high tide tomorrow afternoon is not expected to require a flood alert to be issued.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .  This message will be updated by 12:00P

Monitoring gauges during this event

StationRiverRisePeak
Oulton Broad River Waveney +1.32m 1.01m

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.