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Flood Alert: The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water - 12th November 2026

📍 Norfolk, Suffolk 🌊 Waveney 📅 12 November 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water in Norfolk, Suffolk on 12th November 2026. Affected watercourses included the Waveney.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Yare at Reedham rose 1.03m, peaking at 1.85m, while the River Waveney at Oulton Broad climbed 1.03m.

Environment Agency advice issued

High tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 1pm today, Thursday 12 November.  We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. Levels can take several hours to peak. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.   This message will be updated by 10:00AM on Friday 13 November or as the situation changes.

Monitoring gauges during this event

StationRiverRisePeak
Reedham River Yare +1.03m 1.85m
Oulton Broad River Waveney +1.03m 1.24m

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.