A Flood Alert was issued for The Suffolk coast at Southwold in Suffolk on 12th November 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Waveney at Oulton Broad rose 1.03m, peaking at 1.24m, while the Huntingfield Watercourse at Huntingfield climbed 0.12m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 9:45pm to 11:45pm on Thursday 12 November. We expect high tide levels at the harbourside in Southwold. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.82mAODN at 10:45pm, on Thursday 12 November, which is 0.82m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, northerly. No further high tides are 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 10:00AM on Friday 13 November or as the situation changes
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Broad | River Waveney | +1.03m | 1.24m |
| Huntingfield | Huntingfield Watercourse | +0.12m | 1.03m |