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Flood Alert: The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water - 11th May 2026

📍 Norfolk 🌊 River Yare 📅 11 May 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water in Norfolk on 11th May 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Yare.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Yare at Reedham rose 1.13m, peaking at 1.71m, while the River Bure at Three Mile House climbed 1.12m.

Environment Agency advice issued

Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible between 6:30pm and 8:30pm tonight, on Monday 11th May 2026.  We expect to see high water levels in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas. River levels will remain high this evening 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 .  This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 12 May 2026 or as the situation cha

Monitoring gauges during this event

StationRiverRisePeak
Reedham River Yare +1.13m 1.71m
Three Mile House River Bure +1.12m 0.93m

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.