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Flood Warning: Isolated low lying properties along the tidal River Waveney - 26th October 2026

📍 Norfolk, Suffolk 🌊 River Waveney 📅 26 October 2026

A Flood Warning was issued for Isolated low lying properties along the tidal River Waveney in Norfolk, Suffolk on 26th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Waveney.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Yare at Reedham rose 1.94m, peaking at 1.87m, while the River Waveney at Oulton Broad climbed 1.87m.

Environment Agency advice issued

Higher than normal tides are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected from 09:00am to 3:00pm on Monday 26th October. Locations most affected will be in St Olaves, Somerleyton, Burgh St Peter, Oulton Broad and Beccles. Roads likely to be affected include Beccles Road at St Olaves, Geldeston Lock Lane, Gillingham Dam and Fen Lane in Beccles. Levels can take several hours to peak. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated b

Monitoring gauges during this event

StationRiverRisePeak
Reedham River Yare +1.94m 1.87m
Oulton Broad River Waveney +1.87m 1.28m

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.