Flood Alert for Essex Coast at Coalhouse Fort

Source: Environment Agency · East Anglia

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Environment Agency issues flood alert for the Essex coast at Coalhouse Fort due to high tides possible between 1:00pm and 3:00pm today.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
East Anglia
Issued
September 28, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the Essex coast at Coalhouse Fort. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 10:06:23 on 2026-09-28.

Affected Areas

Thurrock county in East Anglia, along the Thames Estuary. Areas most at risk are Coalhouse Fort and car park, and the low lying land between the fort and Coalhouse Point.

What You Should Do

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks which may be flooded. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding. Peak level at Southend of 3.45mAODN at 2:00pm, which is 0.4m above tide tables. Wind Force 3, North Easterly. Tides higher than usual due to spring tides and forecast weather conditions.

Timeline

Flooding possible from 1:00pm to 3:00pm today, Monday 28th September. Message will be updated by 10:00AM on 29 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Environment Agency issues flood alert for the Essex coast at Coalhouse Fort due to high tides possible between 1:00pm and 3:00pm today.
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