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Flood Alert: The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey - 12th November 2026

📍 Suffolk 🌊 North Sea 📅 12 November 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey in Suffolk on 12th November 2026. Affected watercourses included the North Sea.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Ore at Framlingham rose 0.12m, peaking at 0.23m.

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 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 1.82mAODN 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.  

Monitoring gauges during this event

StationRiverRisePeak
Framlingham River Ore +0.12m 0.23m

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.