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Flood Alert: The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water - 12th November 2026

📍 Norfolk 🌊 River Yare 📅 12 November 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water in Norfolk on 12th November 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Yare.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Bure at Three Mile House rose 1.28m, peaking at 1.29m, while the River Yare at Reedham climbed 1.03m.

Environment Agency advice issued

High tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 12 noon today, Thursday 12 November.  We expect to see high water levels in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas. 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
Three Mile House River Bure +1.28m 1.29m
Reedham River Yare +1.03m 1.85m

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.