Flood Alert for Essex Coast from Clacton to St Peters Flat (Sep 26, 2026)
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A flood alert is in effect for the Essex coast from Clacton to St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries due to high tides.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Essex, East Anglia
- Issued
- September 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (severity level 3) for coastal flooding. The alert was raised at 14:43:30 on 26 September 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Essex coast from Clacton to and including St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries in East Anglia.
What You Should Do
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and car parks which may be flooded. Residents should monitor conditions as the agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High tides may lead to flooding with possible wave overtopping and spray at Clacton Promenade, Lee-over-Sands and 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 may be flooded. Peak level at Clacton is forecast at 2.75mAODN at 0:45am on Sunday 27 September, 0.17m above tide tables with Wind Force 3 South Easterly.
Timeline
Flooding is possible between 23:45 on Saturday 26 September and 1:45am on Sunday 27 September. The message will be updated by 10:00am on 27 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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