A Flood Alert was issued for The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey in Suffolk on 9th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Ore at Framlingham rose 0.09m, peaking at -0.05m, while the River Fromus at Saxmundham climbed 0.05m.
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 to see high water levels in Lake Lothing in Lowestoft, as well as high sea levels along the Suffolk Coast, impacting on beach access points. 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 ma
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framlingham | River Ore | +0.09m | -0.05m |
| Saxmundham | River Fromus | +0.05m | 1.18m |