A Flood Warning was issued for The Essex coast from Clacton, to and including, Lee-over-Sands in Essex on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Essex Coast.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Colne at Lexden rose 0.16m, peaking at 0.41m, while the River Blackwater at Appleford Bridge climbed 0.14m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Higher than normal tides are expected to cause flooding overnight. Flooding is expected Flooding is possible from 9:00pm Sunday 25th October to 1:00am Monday 26th October. Locations most affected will be the Golf Course and roads around the Martello Towers in Clacton, as well as Jaywick, Sea Wick, Lee over Sands and holiday parks in those areas. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Clacton of 3.30mAODN at 11:00pm, on Sunday 25th October, which is 0.75m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, Westerly. Tides will remain high over the next couple of days. We are closely monitoring the situatio
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexden | River Colne | +0.16m | 0.41m |
| Appleford Bridge | River Blackwater | +0.14m | 0.60m |
| Langham | River Stour | +0.12m | 0.44m |