Flood Alert for Essex Coast from Clacton to St Peters Flat
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A flood alert has been issued for the Essex coast from Clacton to St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries due to high tides today.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Essex, East Anglia
- Issued
- September 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the North Sea affecting the Essex coast. Severity level 3.
Affected Areas
The Essex coast from Clacton to and including St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries. Specific locations include Clacton Promenade, Lee-over-Sands, Brightlingsea sea front, The Strood at Mersea Island, Coast Road and car parks on the front at West Mersea, and the Hythe and Promenade at Maldon.
What You Should Do
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks which may be flooded.
Expected Conditions
Peak level at Clacton of 2.72mAODN at 12:45pm, which is 0.27m above tide tables. Wind force 3, north westerly. Wave overtopping and spray possible at Clacton Promenade, Lee-over-Sands and Brightlingsea sea front.
Timeline
Flooding is possible between 11:45am and 1:45pm today, Friday 11th September. The message will be updated by 5:00PM on 11 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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