Flood Alert for Essex Coast from Clacton to St Peters Flat (Sep 27, 2026)
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Flood alert issued for the Essex coast from Clacton to St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries, though the threat has now passed.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Essex, East Anglia
- Issued
- September 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the Essex coast from Clacton to and including St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries. Severity: Flood alert (level 3). Alert raised at 2026-09-27T10:06:18.
Affected Areas
Essex coast from Clacton to and including St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries, East Anglia.
What You Should Do
Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, as just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
Expected Conditions
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. No flooding is expected.
Timeline
Alert raised 2026-09-27T10:06:18. The previous tide of concern has now passed and the weather is more settled. The agency will continue to monitor and issue further alerts if necessary.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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