Flood Alert for Essex Coast from Clacton to St Peters Flat (Sep 29, 2026)
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Environment Agency issues flood alert for high tides that may cause coastal flooding in Essex between 1:15pm and 3:15pm on 29 September.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Essex, East Anglia
- Issued
- September 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood alert (severity level 3) for high tides that may lead to flooding. The alert was raised at 08:49 on 29 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
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks which may be flooded.
Expected Conditions
High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding with possible wave overtopping and spray. A peak level of 2.73mAODN is forecast at Clacton at 1:15pm, 0.15m above tide tables, with Wind Force 4 Easterly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to spring tides and forecast weather conditions.
Timeline
Flooding is possible between 1:15pm and 3:15pm on Tuesday 29 September 2026. The message will be updated by 10:00AM on 30 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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