A Flood Warning was issued for The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham Marshes to Belton in Norfolk, Suffolk on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Waveney.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Waveney at Oulton Broad rose 1.68m, peaking at 1.10m, while the River Yare at Reedham climbed 1.67m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Higher than normal tides are expected to cause flooding overnight. Flooding is expected Flooding is expected from 7:30pm to 10:30pm on Sunday 25th October. Locations most affected will be in Belton, Geldeston and Beccles. Roads likely to be affected include Station Road in Geldeston, the A145 and the A146 through Beccles, the A143 at Haddiscoe and St Olaves and the railway line at Haddiscoe. Levels can take several hours to peak. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days. Levels will also be high tomorrow morning, with flooding possible from 6:00am to 9:00am Monday 26th Octobe
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Broad | River Waveney | +1.68m | 1.10m |
| Reedham | River Yare | +1.67m | 1.59m |
| Needham | River Waveney | +0.06m | 0.32m |