A Flood Alert was issued for The Suffolk coast at Southwold in Suffolk on 13th September 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Waveney at Oulton Broad rose 1.17m, peaking at 1.06m, while the Huntingfield Watercourse at Huntingfield climbed 0.26m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible between 10:15am and 12:15pm today, Sunday 13th September. We expect high tide levels at the harbourside in Southwold. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.63mAODN at 11:15am, on Sunday 13th September, which is 0.30m above tide tables, wind force 3, north westerly. 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, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 9
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Broad | River Waveney | +1.17m | 1.06m |
| Huntingfield | Huntingfield Watercourse | +0.26m | 1.34m |
| Saxmundham | River Fromus | +0.05m | 1.18m |