A Flood Alert was issued for The tidal Deben estuary in Suffolk on 9th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Deben, 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 overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on consecutive tides from 11pm on Friday 9th October through to 1am on Saturday 10th October. Tide levels will be high around the boat yard in Felixstowe Ferry hamlet at the end of Ferry Road, and along riverside areas in Woodbridge and Waldringfield, as well as in surrounding marshland. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.60mAODN at 12am, on Saturday 10th October, which is 0.5m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, Westerly. Tides will remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the sit
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framlingham | River Ore | +0.09m | -0.05m |
| Saxmundham | River Fromus | +0.05m | 1.18m |