A Flood Alert was issued for The tidal Deben estuary in Suffolk on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Deben, North Sea.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Lark at Clopton rose 0.28m, peaking at 0.57m, while the River Fromus at Saxmundham climbed 0.13m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible Flooding is possible from 10:15pm Sunday 25th October to 12:15am Monday 26th 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 2.9mAODN at 11:15pm, on Sunday 25th October, which is 0.83m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, Westerly. Tides will remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situati
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clopton | River Lark | +0.28m | 0.57m |
| Saxmundham | River Fromus | +0.13m | 1.27m |
| Debenham | River Deben | +0.07m | 0.32m |
| Brandeston | River Deben | +0.06m | 0.38m |
| Framlingham | River Ore | +0.05m | 0.17m |