A Flood Alert was issued for The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water in Norfolk on 11th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Yare.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Yare at Reedham rose 1.40m, peaking at 1.53m, while the River Bure at Three Mile House climbed 1.09m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 4am to 5:30am on Thursday 12 March 2026. We expect to see high water levels in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide locking, which is where tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to the sea. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid using low lying footpaths which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation chan
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedham | River Yare | +1.40m | 1.53m |
| Three Mile House | River Bure | +1.09m | 0.87m |