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Snape Flooding

Suffolk • Live river level monitoring on Suffolk Coast
1 monitoring station
1 river
7 warning areas
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Flood risk in Snape today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-08-24 00:28:30 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Snape

Snape is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Suffolk Coast, in Suffolk. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
Suffolk Coast 1 station
Snape ▼ Falling
24 Aug 00:00
0.61m
Recent Flood Events
15 Aug 2026 16:10 Warning no longer in force
The Suffolk coast at Southwold
15 Aug 2026 11:32 Warning no longer in force
The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries
15 Aug 2026 11:31 Warning no longer in force
The tidal Deben estuary
15 Aug 2026 10:54 Flood alert
The tidal Deben estuary
15 Aug 2026 09:01 Flood alert
The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries
15 Aug 2026 09:01 Flood alert
The tidal Deben estuary
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Flood Monitoring in Snape

Snape is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Suffolk Coast, in Suffolk. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Suffolk Coast is monitored by 1 station (Snape). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 7 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Snape. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Snape, Iken and surrounding marshland; The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey, including the Blyth and Alde and Ore estuaries; The Thorpeness Hundred River from Knodishall to Aldringham; Thorpeness and Aldeburgh, and surrounding marshes.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There is 1 storm overflow within 5km of Snape. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Snape, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

Recorded floods near Snape

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →

  • 2013-12-05 — 2013 Flood Outline (river)
  • 1953-01-31 — 1953 Coast Flood Outline Suffolk (river)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Snape today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Snape?

Snape has river level monitoring on Suffolk Coast — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Snape?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Snape flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 2 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1946, most recently in 2013. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.

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