A Flood Alert was issued for The Suffolk coast at Southwold in Suffolk on 9th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Waveney at Oulton Broad rose 1.15m, peaking at 1.01m, while the Huntingfield Watercourse at Huntingfield climbed 0.21m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 8:30am to 10:30am on Saturday 10th October. We expect high tide levels at the harbourside in Southwold. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.72 mAODN at 9:30am on Saturday 10th October, which is 0.51m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, Westerly. No further high tides are currently expected over the coming days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Saturday 10 October or as the si
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Broad | River Waveney | +1.15m | 1.01m |
| Huntingfield | Huntingfield Watercourse | +0.21m | 1.17m |
| Saxmundham | River Fromus | +0.05m | 1.18m |