A Flood Alert was issued for The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne in Norfolk on 7th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Bure, Ant, Thurne.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Bure at Three Mile House rose 1.05m, peaking at 0.93m.
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 08:00am to 11:00am on Thursday 08 October. We expect to see high water levels around Potter Heigham, Wroxham boat yards and Ferry Road in Horning. 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 Thursday 08 October or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Mile House | River Bure | +1.05m | 0.93m |