Flood Alert for Essex Coast from Clacton to St Peters Flat (Sep 28, 2026)
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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 this afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Essex, East Anglia
- Issued
- September 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
A Flood alert (severity level 3) has been issued by the Environment Agency for coastal flooding. The alert was raised at 08:40 on 28 September 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Essex coast from Clacton to and including St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries. Specific locations that may be affected 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
Residents and visitors should avoid coastal roads, footpaths and car parks which may be flooded.
Expected Conditions
High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding with possible wave overtopping and spray at Clacton Promenade, Lee-over-Sands and Brightlingsea sea front. A peak water level of 2.87mAODN is forecast at Clacton at 1:30pm, 0.21m above tide tables, with Wind Force 3 from the North Easterly direction. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
Timeline
Flooding is possible between 12:30pm and 2:30pm on Monday 28 September 2026. The 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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