A Flood Alert was issued for The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water in Norfolk, Suffolk on 5th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Waveney.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Yare at Reedham rose 0.91m, peaking at 1.40m, while the River Waveney at Oulton Broad climbed 0.88m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 06:30 AM to 08:30 AM on Tuesday 06 October. We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. Levels can take several hours to peak. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Tuesday 06 October or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedham | River Yare | +0.91m | 1.40m |
| Oulton Broad | River Waveney | +0.88m | 0.80m |