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Flood Alert: The Suffolk coast at Southwold - 28th September 2026

📍 Suffolk 🌊 North Sea 📅 28 September 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for The Suffolk coast at Southwold in Suffolk on 28th September 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Waveney at Oulton Broad rose 1.06m, peaking at 1.02m.

Environment Agency advice issued

High tides this morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible between 10:00am and 12:00pm today, Monday 28th September.  We expect high tide levels at the harbourside in Southwold. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.69mAODN at 11:00am, on Monday 28th September, which is 0.43m above tide tables, Wind Force 3, Northerly. 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

Monitoring gauges during this event

StationRiverRisePeak
Oulton Broad River Waveney +1.06m 1.02m

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.